Saturday, February 26, 2011

Olivia Goes to Venice




Olivia Goes to Venice
written and illustrated by Ian Falconer

New York Times Bestseller

Elementary




Olivia Goes to Venice is another delightful tale from Ian Falconer.  Olivia travels to Venice with her family and experiences many of the main tourist attractions.  Her favorite attraction is the gelato!

I found myself drawn to the unique illustrations.  Olivia and her family are simply drawn, primarily using the colors black, red, and white.  The attractions of Venice are detailed paintings that are so realistic they could almost be mistaken for photographs.  The combination is a unique experience.

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