Olivia se pregătește de Crăciun

Olivia the pig has plenty to do on Christmas Eve. She helps her mother get ready for the holiday. She leaves milk and cookies by the fireplace for Santa. Then she and her brothers watch for him through the window. By morning, gifts wait beneath the tree. Olivia also has a surprise in store for her parents.

This funny picture book for children follows a family's Christmas rituals. Olivia loves art, opera, ballet and fashion. The holiday gives her a chance to show her talents. Her efforts take a toll on the tree and her family's ears. She even gives up her gloves, hat and scarf. She shares the fun of gifts and snow with her family. A dream at the end offers a more private joy. Her eagerness also gives adult readers a glimpse of childhood Christmases.

Ian Falconer wrote the story and drew its colour pictures. Laura Albulescu translated it from English. This edition belongs to the Vlad si cartea cu Genius series.