This book can be read to students around holiday time. ( )

Based on the TV series not one of the author's original books. ( )

Olivia is back in her own Christmas story. It's the day before Christmas, when Olivia and Ian try to decide what they want from Santa. Ian wants a robot for his robot, but Olivia can't decide. Suddenly she discovers that her most treasured toy, Mathilda, is missing. They go searching, but can't find Mathilda anywhere. Along the way they discover that other things are missing as well.

Later that night Santa visits, but the items are still missing. Olivia imagines herself as Olivia Claus so she can return all the lost things to those who lost them. Will she ever find her beloved Mathilda? Read this cute Christmas tale to find out.

The Bottom Line: Olivia Claus is a cute holiday bedtime story for the little ones. I especially liked the feel of the colorful embossed pages. Recommended for kids ages 4 - 8.

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Olivia is missing her stuffed monkey Mathilda, and her family is missing other various items as well. After imagining herself as 'Oliviaclaus', she makes a replacement for her brother's missing puzzle piece, and that's when she discovers their dog Perry's hiding spot.