Olive the Orphan Reindeer

by Michael Christie'

Book Overview

A young doe reindeer, lost and taken into Santa and Mrs. Claus's home, longs to ride on the big trip. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1889658162
• ISBN13: 9781889658162
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: New Canaan Publishing Company
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A Christmas Classic

This is a beautiful little book with a captivating heroine. "Olive" is written in a style which will appeal to children and adults alike, and the illustrations are delightful. It is time for a new Christmas story, and my hat's off to Michael Christie for producing one that I'm sure will become a classic. My nieces in England loved it!

Olive the Orphan Reindeer

When Michael Christie first approached me via email with his wonderful children's Christmas story and the opportunity to post it on my website, I jumped at the chance. Not only is the story a sheer delight for children's imaginations, it's a marvel for any adult with the heart of a child. Michael has done an excellent job in weaving a wonderful tale of old-fashioned Christmas lore while at the same time incorporating contemporary details that today's child will relate to. And the depiction of Olive and her friends through Margeaux Lucas' illustrations are beautiful in and of themselves. Olive has quickly become a classic in my heart for many Christmases to come. Treat yourself and everyone you know - don't let this treasure get by you this year!

Olive, the Orphan Reindeer

Oh my...Olive has crept into my heart. I love that little reindeer! She is so sensitive and so full of life but yet so shy. My grandchildren and great grandchildren love this little book. She is just as much a part of our Christmas as Rudolph. I pray that God will guide and direct the mind of the author, Michael Christie. Thank you so much Michael....please continue to write.

Olive the Orphan Reindeer - What a great book!

This is such a cute story, and so well done, it could easily be as popular as Rudolph, or Frosty the Snowman. I wouldn't be surprised if it were made into an animated Christmas TV movie. Olive is the female equivalent of Rudolph, and is quite a good choice to read as a companion to Rudolph, especially to little girls. Little girls need a good heroine at Christmas time and this is just the right one.

Wonderfully endearing story!

Michael Christie has written a wonderfully endearing story of a shy little reindeer named Olive. Olive is like many of us in that even though she is constantly doing her best, and getting better and stronger every day, inside she still feels like a nobody, and wonders if she would ever be chosen for such an important job as pulling Santa's sleigh. This is a very uplifting story about how Olive finally comes to discover her dreams at the North Pole. Even though this book is written on a 9-12 yr old reading level, the little ones simply love having it read to them over and over. My 2-year-old constantly wants someone to read it to her, and my 11-year-old is usually the one who does. It's the kind of book that MUST read EVERY night at bedtime for months(or so your child will tell you.) This is definitely a 5 star book...a new classic in our house! You won't be disappointed with this one.