Books that include a character called OLIVER
Grumbug
Adam Stower
Oliver and Troll face the biggest, meanest, grumpiest troll of all!
Characters: Oliver
Troll and the Oliver
Adam Stower
Meet a little boy named Oliver . . . and the troll who desperately wants to eat him! Every day when Oliver goes out, Troll tries to eat him. But catching Oliver is very tricky--he's fast, sneaky, and just too clever! It is only when it looks like Troll has given up and Oliver celebrates victory that--CHOMP!--he gets eaten, and it turns out that Olivers don't taste very nice after all. But fortunately the two discover that Trolls and Olivers both love cake!
Characters: Oliver
Oliver Who Was Small But Mighty
Mara Bergman
The night the wind started to bump and to bash was the night the rain started to thump and to thrash.Oliver was small, he didn’t like it at all. He wished he was tall and mighty. Oliver is having a bath during a thunderstorm and as the thunder gets louder and the storm gets more scary he uses his imagination to face his fears and overcome them.
Characters: Oliver
Oliver Who Would Not Sleep
Mara Bergman
Oliver Donnington Rimington-Sneep avoids falling asleep by painting, drawing, reading, playing, and even flying his rocket ship to Mars.
Characters: Oliver
Thomas & Friends: Oliver (Thomas Engine Adventures)
Rev. W. Awdry
Oliver, the Great Western Engine, is about to be scrapped by his owner, when some new friends come to his rescue!Based on the classic tales from the Reverend W. Awdry, with a stunning, modern look. Thomas Engine Adventures is a great way to pass on the tradition of Thomas to early readers. Children aged 2 and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller’s railway. These fun, short stories come with a bonus spot-and-see activity at the end. Perfect for bedtime.Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 70 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
Characters: Oliver
Good Job, Oliver
Laurel Molk
Oliver Bunny sets out to prove to the big bunnies that he can win the annual strawberry contest, and with a little creativity, manages to save his strawberry patch from a berry hungry bear. Reprint.
Characters: Oliver
Oliver Who Travelled Far and Wide
Mara Bergman
Oliver Donnington Rimington-SneepTossed and turned and woke from his sleep.Though Bat and Owl and Fox were thereTed didn’t seem to be anywhere.Poor Oliver has lost his Ted and must make a journey far and wide to find him before he can go to sleep. Beautifully illustrated this is a fantastic journey of the imagination - and another perfect bedtime read.
Characters: Oliver
Oliver: Oliver and the Noisy Baby
Mara Bergman
Oliver's baby sister won't stop crying. Oliver gets in his plane and travels to distant lands to get away from the noise. But wherever he goes, there are babies crying - and Oliver wonders if back home, HIS sister might need him? So he flies back to cuddle his sister to sleep!A new story from a talented prize-winning author/illustrator team whose work has been praised for its rhythmic imaginative and gloriously detailed illustrations.
Characters: Oliver
Oliver and Patch
Claire Freedman
A warm, endearing story about friendship from the bestselling author of the ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS series and the award-winning illustrator of THE LITTLEST YAK.Oliver is finding the big city a lonely and scary place but when he finds a little lost dog he makes his first friend in the city.The trouble is, he knows that somewhere out there someone is missing the little dog just as much as he is loving having him, So, with a heavy heart, Oliver sets about doing the right thing."Anyone, really, would enjoy this lovely friendship story." The Bookbag"Kate Hindley's absolutely gorgeous illustrations take kids on a whimsical adventure" Kids' Book ReviewA beautifully told story with a lovely, uplifting ending that will warm hearts everywhere.Praise for The Great Snortle Hunt:'Kate Hindley is a newcomer in the picture book world but definitely one to watch. Her style is sleek and child-friendly, with plenty of detail throughout.' Armadillo'This charmingly illustrated book is guaranteed to make reading time extra exciting.' Creative Steps'Will delight young readers. The beautiful illustrations by Kate Hindley are modern and scenic…a real treat for word lovers of all ages.' We Love this Book'Young readers will love the build-up of excitement... Freedman knows what children like and her words are well-matched by Hindley's spikey images' Books for KeepsPraise for Claire Freedman's Underpants series:'Will make kids laugh' The Sun'This fantastic rhyming story [...] is simply pantastic!' Galaxy British Book Awards 2008'Daft and absurdly amusing book.' Prima Baby & Pregnancy
Characters: Oliver
The Lost Penguin
Claire Freedman
The welcome return of Oliver and Patch - this time with Ruby and a lost baby penguin too!Everyone fell in love with these special characters in Oliver and Patch, finding their way in a big city and making new friends. In this story the three friends visit the zoo. They growl at the tigers, smile at the meerkats and laugh at the funny penguins. But when Peep, a little penguin who’s new to the zoo, goes missing, the friends must set off together to bring him home. But it isn't always easy to agree on a plan, and the friends have to overcome some disagreements before everything works out.Another heartwarming tale of friendship and working as a team from the wonderful picture book partnership of Claire Freedman (author of the ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS series) and the brilliant Kate Hindley. 'A touching story about the importance of friendship ... Another heartwarming tale of friendship and working as a team from this bestselling duo. Relaxing and reassuring, this is a gentle read.' Parents in Touch'A sweet, thoughtful tale of friendship and teamwork, with plenty to linger over in Hindley's detailed artwork' Fiona Noble, BooksellerPraise for Oliver and Patch:‘Children will enjoy this moving addition to their picture book library that leaves jokes aside to say something a little more thoughtful’ Books for Keeps‘This is a beautiful story about the power of friendship, but also of love for animals’ Once Upon a Bookcase‘This is a sweet story about friendship and new beginnings that children will warmly appreciate’ Kids’ Book Review
Not So Loud, Oliver!
Tony Maddox
Introducing Oliver Owl, an engaging new character from best-selling author/illustrator Tony Maddox. Oliver is only a little owl but his Big Voice keeps all the animals on Mulberry Farm awake! But when Foxy-Fox comes creeping along, Oliver's loud voice saves the day. Little ones will love making friends with Oliver and all the animals in the warm and cosy world of Mulberry Farm. A perfect book for sharing, with lots of animal noises to join in with. More Oliver titles to follow!
Characters: Oliver
Oliver and George
Peter Carnavas
Oliver is ready to play but George the bear is busy... reading. Oliver tries everything to get George's attention. What happens when a boy bothers a bear too many times?
A Werewolf Named Oliver James
Nicholas John Frith
On his way home one moonlit night, a strange thing happens to Oliver James: he unexpectedly turns into a werewolf! Suddenly, he can run faster than an express train! He can leap higher than tall buildings! He's stronger than a lion! There's only one problem: what on earth will his parents say, when he gets home? Nicholas John Frith's third picture book is a rich, dramatic visual feast - and a wickedly funny romp featuring the most endearing little werewolf imaginable.
Characters: Oliver
Oliver's Wood
Sue Hendra
Oliver loves playing in the woods at night ... but what happens when he discovers daytime?When the moon and the twinkly stars come out at night, Oliver the owl knows it is time to wake up. He loves to play in the wood with the spiky hedgehogs, the stripy badgers and the batty bats. But one night he stays up late and, for the first time, sees the round, warm, orange sun. Oliver races off to show his friends, but in the day-time the wood is full of strange creatures he doesn't know. He waits until night-time and, reunited with his friends, amazes them all with the tale of his incredible discovery.
Characters: Oliver
NO Is All I Know!
Chris Grabenstein
Do you know anyone like Oliver McSnow...who only knows the word NO?! Introducing a story about the AMAZING power of YES! This universally relatable picture book about toddlerhood from the New York Times bestselling team behind No More Naps! will elicit laughs from kids and their grown-ups everywhere! Oliver McSnow ONLY says NO. He says NO so much that his NO starts to grow. And grow and GROW...until that NO is out of control! No baths. No brushing teeth. No cleaning up. No bedtime! Morning, noon, and night--it's just NO, NO, NOOOOOOOOOO! But then Oliver's cousin visits. Jess loves the word YES. YES to friends! YES to food. YES to fun! YES, YES, YES, YES, YESSSSS! And suddenly, Oliver's world gets opened up in a most wonderful way!
The Magic Bubbles
Isabel Otter
Oliver knows that his bubbles are magic. They take him on amazing journeys to faraway places. But all of a sudden, the bubbles lose their power... Was the magic really inside Oliver all along?
Characters: Oliver
I am Oliver the Otter
Pam Ayres
A heart-warming, rhyming story about a little otter called Oliver, written by bestselling poet Pam Ayres, author of The Last Hedgehog. Come on down to the riverbank, and discover a wild and wonderful world . . . Oliver the otter is happy enough living alone, swimming or scampering along the twisty-rooted waterways. Until one day, among the green rushes, he meets an otter called Ottilie – and his life changes forever. Written in rhyme and beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Nicola O'Byrne, Pam Ayres's charming tale brings the natural world to enchanting life. With nature details interwoven throughout the story, and an information page at the end, including fun facts about otters.
Characters: Oliver
Oliver's Party: Learn Addition and Subtraction with Oliver and His Friends
Jenny Fry
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Characters: Oliver
No More Peas
Madeleine Cook
Oliver only wants to eat chips and pizza for dinner. So when Dad keeps dishing up vegetables, Oliver's cheeks turn red and he shouts: 'NO MORE PEAS!' Will Oliver ever give vegetables a chance? A story about growing vegetables, eating healthily and being brave enough to try new things.
Monster Clothes (Daisy Hirst's Monster Books)
Daisy Hirst
Monstrously funny clothes combinations to delight little monsters everywhere! When monsters get up in the morning, they have to find something to wear. Simon wears socks, Darrell puts on a dress and Terrence tries on a tomato. Meanwhile, Cassie is wearing cars and Lester has the latest fashion – leaves! Daisy's adorable, cheeky little monsters try all sorts of hilarious combinations of clothes that little children won't be able to resist.
Characters: BeatriceCassieDarrelEvieHarrietLesterOliverParvilPeterSimonTamsinTaraTerrenceUma
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