The Tales of Olga Da Polga. Michael Bond

This was the first book I ever read all the way through when I was about 8. Loved the stories and remember being so proud of myself for reading a book this big. I highly recommend this to everyone. Fantastic.

Highly recommended. I read these as a little girl when they were first published. These tales of friendship and love are timeless and will warm the heart of kids of any age ;). Olga's adventures with her friends are funny and interesting. Parents may have to explain a few terms to kids ("Dad, what's a pig-in-a-blanket?") but what a great way to bond with your kid! The illustrations are beautiful and expressive.

My mother read all the Olga da Polga stories to my sister and I when we were little. We very much enjoyed hearing about all the capers of the little guinea pig with a big heart. I would recommend this series of stories to anyone of any age.

Olga da Polga is a wonderful book from the creator of Paddington the Bear. It begins at the pet shop where Olga dreams of the world outside, and moves to her "house on legs" in the Sawdust family's garden. Along the way we meet the family she belongs to, her friends from their garden, and are entertained by both the tales about Olga, and the ones she creates for her friends. It's a low-key but charming book for those who love animals, and find humor in the little things they do. Children who favor the WWF,Yugio and Power Rangers will probably find the stories a bit tame, but my seven-year old son enjoyed the series of Olga books as much as I did when I was his age.

Olga da Polga was read to me at bedtime by my parents when I was about five. 25+ years later, I still remember Olga's antics and stories. As a child, I even went so far as to name my guinea pig "Olga da Polga". A super book for youngsters!