Olympig! [Hardcover]

Victoria Jamieson (Author)

Book Description

Release date: July 5, 2012 | Age Range: 5 - 8 years

Just in time for the Olympics, a spirited, sporty romp about losing gracefully

Boomer the Pig has been training hard for the Animal Olympics, so when he loses his first race, he shrugs it off and cheerfully moves on. One event after another, Boomer keeps losing, and the frustration begins to get to him. But even after coming in last in every sport, there's no getting this Olympig down. It's just great practice for the Winter Games!

Cool comic book styling combines with classic picture book heart in this encouraging and hilarious story for every kid who's ever been told "you can't win 'em all."

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About the Author

Victoria Jamieson lives in Portland, Oregon.

Product Details

• Age Range: 5 - 8 years
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Dial (July 5, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803735367
• ISBN-13: 978-0803735361
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 9.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #442,577 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I grew up in Havertown, Pennsylvania, where I wrote and illustrated my first book in the third grade. SUPER COW! was a smash hit both with critics (my teacher) and collectors (my parents).

When I was twelve years old, my family moved to Florida. My parents tried to get me and my two brothers excited about our move by buying us season passes to Disney World. I loved watching the animators at work on the Backstage Tour, and I decided I wanted to work for Disney when I grew up.

I attended the Rhode Island School of Design, but soon found myself drawn back towards illustration instead of animation. After graduation and a slew of ill-fated careers (including a portrait artist on a Carnival Cruise ship and a conductor of illegal tours through the Vatican Museums), I began working as a book designer with a children's book publisher in New York.

I now live in Portland, Oregon with my husband and surly cat. Along with writing and illustrating, I teach children's book illustration at Pacific Northwest College of Art. I also maintain a not-so-secret identity as Winnie the Pow, skater with the Rose City Rollers roller derby league.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Olympig surprises. May 1, 2013

By McCoffeeDad

Format:Hardcover

Olympig is the story of the first pig to try to compete in the Animal Olympics. Outmatched by stronger animals in every event, just what does this pig thing he's doing?!

My youngest picked this book out at the library and after reading the first page or two, I didn't think I was going to like this one. I was wrong. Absolutely fantastic illustrations and an interesting and humorous (yet not too cliche) story kept me entertained. My little one enjoyed all the animals throughout the book.

All in all a fun story to the end. Easily recommendable to children 2-8 years old.

5.0 out of 5 stars olympig January 2, 2013

By marilyn schwartz

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

i bought this book for my grandson who is 9 and he just loved the book. He doesn't like to read alot but this held his attention so i was delighted that he enjoyed reading this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book July 15, 2012

By Dev K. Roy

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

My 3 year old daughter and 5 year old son absolutely love this book. It encapsulates the olympics spirt with humor. This one is a keeper