by Joukje Akveld (jP Akveld)
How do you see the world? Your view is a lot more fun if you have an imagination. What Ollie Saw is a sweet story about Ollie, but not his older sister! Ollie is a little pig who perceives the world as an entertaining place. His bossy sister, however, thinks it’s really boring.
When the pigs go out to have “Family Time” with their mom and dad, Ollie’s sister is uninterested by the sights around them. But not Ollie. While she sees boring old cows, Ollie sees dangerous bison who have sharp horns and hooves. Even in school Ollie uses his imagination. A’s on the chalkboard become birds flapping around with pointy noses.
And so his teacher — and mother — and father — and sister — insist that Ollie get glasses. But now when he wears his glasses, cows look like cows. A’s look like A’s. Are the glasses better they ask? “Well no,” he says. At least, not if he doesn’t wear them all the time.
What Ollie Saw offers a whimsical look at what life can be like if only we are willing to use our imagination. It’s well worth the read.
[If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try Milo Imagines the World by Matt De La Pena.]
[ official English-language Joukje Akveld web site ]
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by Cindy K.
Bennett Martin Public Library — Public Service
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