Olivia Forms a Band    by Ian Falconer Order:  USA  Can Atheneum, 2006 (2006) Hardcover     Reviewed by Hilary Williamson Ian Falconer's beloved (and determined) piglet Olivia is back in Olivia Forms a Band, illustrated in the author/artist's trademark colors - black and white, red and blue. Olivia's mother is packing up a picnic to take along to a fireworks show. Strong-willed (some might call it pig-headed) Olivia announces that 'you can't have fireworks without a band' and, getting no support from other family members, sets out to set up a one-pig band. She ransacks the kitchen cupboards and bribes a small sibling to borrow musical toys. She even takes something from her dad. She makes lots of noise! To Olivia (though not to her family) 'she sounded just like a real band' (a fold-out sheet of her 'Tempo marziale' music is included). The picnic is delicious, the fireworks are beautiful, and there's even a late night, unplanned musical (sort of) encore that will make moms everywhere sigh in recognition. Olivia is priceless! Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews