Olive is a sweet dog. She embodies the holiday spirit. This is the rare book that has a positive message for the kids and will absolutely entertain the adult reader too.
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Olive, the Other Reindeer
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
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Common Sense says
New holiday classic starring a spunky, imaginative dog.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
The good stuff
What to watch out for
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Violence & scariness:
What Parents Need to Know
About Olive, the Other Reindeer
Parents should know that kids who love wordplay will especially love this very original book, which has a pop-up version and is also now a movie.
Read our full review by Patricia Tauzer
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Olive's confusion. Why did she suddenly think she was a reindeer? Is this anything like the original Rudolph story? How? How is it different? Families will want to sing the old favorite "Rudolph, the Red-nosed Reindeer" -- with changes of course.
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- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
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- Good role models
- Great illustrations
holiday classic
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Oliver
I think this book is a cute book for young kids it sends the message that you should always be your self.
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| 100% | of parents say there are great illustrations |
| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
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