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by Anne Crary Jantz (Author)
Olivia Ocelot lives in the Rainforest in Costa Rica with a lot of other very interesting animals. They all know she is the one to come to if they have a problem, because Olivia Ocelot cares about her friends, and she is a very good detective. In this episode, a bird, Penelope Oropendola, comes to Olivia Ocelot for help. Penelope and her friends have a big problem. Olivia goes out and visits a lot of her neighbors, and asks them all for advice. When she gets an answer, she helps Penelope and her community solve their problem. Olivia Ocelot has come to the rescue, and she is very happy. Next, she is summoned by the dangerous and powerful Jason Jaguar, King of the Rainforest. She goes to see him with great fear and trembling, and the story comes to a happy ending. Olivia Ocelot is very, very happy. Adventurous, exciting, educational, and filled with Nature's wonders, "Olivia Ocelot Comes to the Rescue" captures the enchantment of the Rainforest, and the tropical beauty of Costa Rica. Olivia's story emphasizes the power of a community, and celebrates the friendships between some very unique animals.
Author Biography
Anne Crary Jantz has been an artist all her life. She writes children's books because she loves children, animals, flowers, and bright, joyful colors. Also, she never really grew up. Anne has lived in 7 states and 7 countries with her soul mate-husband, Bill. She has a B.F.A. in painting and sculpture and a Masters Degree in Art Therapy. Anne and Bill live in Dearborn Heights, Michigan with Jupiter, a lovely, big, black dog with tan feet and fuzzy tan eyebrows. They have two awesome grown children, both married with to great spouses. They have children of their own. Anne's grandchildren help plan the books.
