Realizing the importance of remaining true to himself, he abandons the situation and sheds his disguise. However, it isn’t long before Oliver comprehends that, in disguising his outer appearance, he was also masking what made him individually unique. After many efforts and explorations of possible disguises, Oliver opts to paint himself entirely purple and finds temporary joy in being accepted by fellow purple puzzle pieces. Disheartened by the lack of acceptance, Oliver goes to great lengths to alter his appearance in an attempt to fit in. Belittled by the other puzzle pieces, he is informed that his mismatched colours and distinctive shape do not make him a sufficient candidate for established puzzle sections.

Sadly, it isn’t long before Oliver discovers that he does not seem to fit in quite anywhere.

With high hopes about the type of puzzle theme he may indeed be an ideal match for, he sets out on a journey of discovery. This charming picture book presents the story of a tiny puzzle piece on a quest to determine where he is intended to “fit in” in relation to other puzzle pieces. Mirroring the creative and colourful illustrative style of his past works, including Maxwell the Monkey Barber, Explorers of the Wild and To the Sea, Atkinson’s latest work is a visual treat. Where Oliver Fits is the most recent publication from acclaimed Canadian author and illustrator Cale Atkinson. It features a soft focus on developmental learning and will roll out this summer in tandem with online game The Where Oliver Fits Puzzle Party.Įverything in the content package is being produced in partnership with Shaw Rocket Fund and the Canadian Media Fund through the CMF/SRF Digital Animated Series Program. Portfolio will handle global distribution for the special and the series.CM Magazine: Where Oliver Fits. Portfolio has also produced a companion short series (nine x 2.5 minutes) that centers around Oliver’s playroom adventures with his family.

The special will launch in December and explores the importance of understanding your friends’ differences and being yourself. Where Oliver Fits: A Christmas Eve Tale is a half-hour comedy for three- to seven-year-olds about a little puzzle piece that embarks on an adventure after getting lost in Santa’s workshop. Toronto-based Portfolio Entertainment and Corus-owned kidsnet Treehouse are preparing for the holidays early with a new animated Christmas special in the works based on Cale Atkinson’s popular children’s book Where Oliver Fits.

Where Oliver Fits by Cale Atkinson