Well, it’s been a while since I’ve written a review but I’m back! I just read the new Olivia book: Olivia and the Fairy Princesses, and it’s fantastic! In all honesty, it seems like the type of children’s book that adults may enjoy more. There are some references and vocabulary words (Martha Graham, “malfeasance”) that kids may not get. And my favorite part may be lost on young readers: Olivia is talking about going to a party where everyone else is dressed as a princess, and she “...chose a simple French sailor shirt, matador pants, black flats, a strand of pearls, sunglasses, a red bag, and my gardening hat.” Still, Olivia is as charming and irrepressible as ever, and there are many parts that made me laugh out loud (check out the scene where she’s dressed as a warthog). And the book has a great message: While there is certainly nothing wrong with having an interest in all things princess, this book lets youngsters know that it’s OK if you don’t fall into the princess-loving category. As always, Olivia lets readers know that the most important thing is to be yourself. Until next week...happy reading!