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The World
of Olivia

Gentle picture books that help little hearts learn to love like Jesus — one tiny act of kindness at a time.

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Aged 3–7 8 chapters Faith-based
Watercolor illustration of Olivia, a violet octopus wearing a white pearl necklace, in a sunlit sea

The World of Olivia begins with an illustrated Christian story collection for ages 4–8, featuring eight interconnected read-aloud chapters filled with faith, family, and lessons that help little hearts learn to love like Jesus.

The Chapters

Eight little octopuses,
eight little hearts

Every chapter takes place deep under the sea and follows one of Olivia's eight children as they learn a gentle way to love like Jesus.

Pastel watercolor illustration of Ollie, one of Olivia's eight little octopusesChapter One

Ollie

Sky blueHelping Hands

Sammy the seahorse needs a hand — and Ollie's little sea-grass pouch is ready for anything.

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Pastel watercolor illustration of Olive, one of Olivia's eight little octopusesChapter Two

Olive

Seafoam greenKind Words

Benny the blue crab's seashell tower comes tumbling down. Olive knows just what to say.

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Pastel watercolor illustration of Ocean, one of Olivia's eight little octopusesChapter Three

Ocean

Deep aqua blueSharing

Ocean finds a treasure worth keeping — so why does he want everyone to have some?

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Pastel watercolor illustration of Opal, one of Olivia's eight little octopusesChapter Four

Opal

Soft coral pinkPraying

When Opal's heart feels too full to hold, she learns Someone is always listening.

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Pastel watercolor illustration of Oakley, one of Olivia's eight little octopusesChapter Five

Oakley

Sunny orangeHonesty

One little mistake, one big secret — Oakley discovers honesty helps make things right.

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Pastel watercolor illustration of Owen, one of Olivia's eight little octopusesChapter Six

Owen

TurquoiseForgiveness

Forgiveness doesn't erase what happened — but Owen learns it heals hearts and helps us love like Jesus.

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Pastel watercolor illustration of Oscar, one of Olivia's eight little octopusesChapter Seven

Oscar

Golden yellowCourage

The silliest little octopus finds out being brave means trusting God to help you do what is right.

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Pastel watercolor illustration of Orchid, one of Olivia's eight little octopusesChapter Eight

Orchid

Soft rose pinkLove

Someone is playing all alone. Orchid reaches out — and learns what it means to include.

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Donna Ann Perez, author of The World of Olivia
About the Author

Donna Ann Perez

Donna Ann Perez writes faith-filled stories that encourage children to grow their relationship with Jesus through warmth, kindness, and everyday moments of grace.

Inspired by her own journey of faith and motherhood, Donna desires to create timeless stories that families will return to night after night — stories that help children understand not only what Jesus taught, but how to live like Him.

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