Author Profile
Veera Hiranandani
1 Books
Veera Hiranandani is a respected author of fiction for children and middle-grade readers, often exploring themes of identity, history, and family. She is best known for her Newbery Honor-winning novel The Night Diary and its companion Amil and the After, as well as the Phoebe G. Green chapter book series. Hiranandani's engaging narratives frequently draw upon her own dual-heritage background to craft resonant, culturally rich stories.
Books in "Olivia"
Olivia and Ian are playing at the park when they see a mother duck with her ducklings. The little ducks get separated, and Olivia is ready to help. After all, Olivia knows how to take charge when someone needs her.
Soon the ducklings are back with their mother, but the adventure is not quite over. The ducks follow Olivia home, which seems perfectly reasonable to Olivia. Of course they like her. She helped them.
With simple text, playful Olivia humor, and rebus-style picture clues, Olivia and Her Ducklings is a friendly early reader for children who enjoy animal stories, familiar characters, and lighthearted adventures.
6-8 Years
24 Pages
