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Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet (Fancy Nancy 2)
Fancy Nancy is ready for the spotlight
Fancy Nancy and her best friend, Bree, couldn't be more excited about their upcoming dance show. After all, it's all about mermaids--and who knows how to be a fancy, glamorous mermaid better than Fancy Nancy herself? But when another ballerina wins the coveted role of the mermaid, Nancy is stuck playing a dreary, dull tree. Can Nanc
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Published
February 7th 2012
by HarperCollins
(first published October 1st 2011)
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Fancy Nancy and her best friend Bree love to be mermaids! They put on their fanciest, sparkliest fins, and swim all day long in the lagoon (also known as Bree's backyard pool). So, when it comes time for Nancy and Bree's auditions for their ballet class' new mermaid-themed ballet, Nancy and Bree are ecstatic! Yet, Nancy is super disappointed to learn that she was cast as a boring tree, and Bree was cast as a lousy clam. How will Nancy and Bree ever command the spotlight with such boring roles? R...more
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Fancy Nancy and Bree are going to be in a ballet. They are so excited. They both want to be pick for lead roles as mermaids. They both practice as much as they can. During there next class the teacher tells Nancy she will be a tree and Bree will be and oyster. They are both sad but deside to make the best of it. They are both going to be the best they can be. A week later there teacher tells them she will need a new mermaid and Bree is picked. Nancy has a very hard time with this b...more
Fancy Nancy and Bree are going to be in a ballet. They are so excited. They both want to be pick for lead roles as mermaids. They both practice as much as they can. During there next class the teacher tells Nancy she will be a tree and Bree will be and oyster. They are both sad but deside to make the best of it. They are both going to be the best they can be. A week later there teacher tells them she will need a new mermaid and Bree is picked. Nancy has a very hard time with this b...more
When Madame Lucille announces that they will be performing a ballet called Deep-sea Dances, Fancy Nancy and Bree can't wait to be the lead mermaids! Unfortunately, they are assigned to be a tree and an oyster. After a lovely tea party where they talk about how wonderful each will be in their parts, Fancy Nancy is disappointed once again when the star mermaid gets injured and Bree is selected to take her place instead of her. As Nancy struggles with jealously and trying to overcome it, we are tre...more
We've read a ton of Fancy Nancy stories and our girls really like them. They are fun and girly and introduce new vocabulary words in an interesting, if repetitive, way.
This book shows Nancy and her friend Bree at dance class. Both girls really love to play mermaids and they are very excited for their mermaid-themed dance recital. The roles they end up playing result in some jealousy and drama, but I love how the girls encourage each other throughout. Our oldest loves Bree's mermaid dress. She w...more
This book shows Nancy and her friend Bree at dance class. Both girls really love to play mermaids and they are very excited for their mermaid-themed dance recital. The roles they end up playing result in some jealousy and drama, but I love how the girls encourage each other throughout. Our oldest loves Bree's mermaid dress. She w...more
We're big fans of the Fancy Nancy books at our house. I don't typically rate/review the books, or really, picture books in general, but this one deserves a review.
Nancy and Bree are excited to be taking part in a dance show, an undersea themed ballet where they are both hoping to be mermaids. Alas, the parts are cast and Nancy will be a tree and Bree will be an oyster. Both disappointed, they decide to be the best tree and oyster they can be. Later, a girl who has been cast as a mermaid sprains...more
Nancy and Bree are excited to be taking part in a dance show, an undersea themed ballet where they are both hoping to be mermaids. Alas, the parts are cast and Nancy will be a tree and Bree will be an oyster. Both disappointed, they decide to be the best tree and oyster they can be. Later, a girl who has been cast as a mermaid sprains...more
When I first saw Fancy Nancy in the library, I passed it by because it looked like it was just a book based on glitter and sparkly tiaras. But our library branch is small, options were limited, and I ended up borrowing an FN title on my next library run. Since then, I've continued to borrow FN books. I tell myself (and my suspicious husband) that they are, of course, for Emma, but as she is only 10 months old ...
But the illustrations are wonderful in their details. And the positive messages in e...more
But the illustrations are wonderful in their details. And the positive messages in e...more
I know, every time a new Fancy Nancy comes out, I say, "This! is my favorite!" But, I can't help myself.
This one is also delightful. All the Fancy Nancys have a moment of deep human angst in the world of a fancy little girl. I spend a lot of time in this world, and Jane O'Connor has captured it perfectly. Nancy and Bree are positive that they will get the mermaid leads in their ballet. They are distraught when Bree is an oyster and Nancy is a tree (BROWN!). When one of the mermaids hurts her fo...more
This one is also delightful. All the Fancy Nancys have a moment of deep human angst in the world of a fancy little girl. I spend a lot of time in this world, and Jane O'Connor has captured it perfectly. Nancy and Bree are positive that they will get the mermaid leads in their ballet. They are distraught when Bree is an oyster and Nancy is a tree (BROWN!). When one of the mermaids hurts her fo...more
"Thrilling means terrific and exciting all mixed together."
I would love to attend a performance of "Deep Sea Dances!"
"Don't you love how so many ballet words are in French?"
This story struck a chord with me (it resonates). I can identify with Nancy. I was cast as a tree (including a weeping willow) for every performance I was in once I began dance classes as a child...
My best friend was a gifted dancer. Like Nancy, I watched her perform lead role after lead role. I was jealous, but (again) like...more
I would love to attend a performance of "Deep Sea Dances!"
"Don't you love how so many ballet words are in French?"
This story struck a chord with me (it resonates). I can identify with Nancy. I was cast as a tree (including a weeping willow) for every performance I was in once I began dance classes as a child...
My best friend was a gifted dancer. Like Nancy, I watched her perform lead role after lead role. I was jealous, but (again) like...more
Look what came in the mail today! I could hardly contain my excitement. My daughter could hardly contain her excitement. She loves adding to her Fancy Nancy collection. I think she relates a little too much to Nancy. I’m the Plain Jane mom and she loves all things pink, purple, and sparkly. I have no idea where she gets it from; I was a tomboy growing up.
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One of the thingswe she loves the most about the Fancy Nancy series is Nancy’s close relationship with her best f...more
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One of the things
we survived elmo.
emerged unscathed from the whining fires of caillou.
we even triumphed over the siren-song of each disney princess in turn.
and, now, as we suffer through the last dying embers of the barney juggernaut, a new hero has risen.
we have entered the fancy nancy phase of life.
nancy's foray into mermaid ballet dancing manages to combine everything my three-year-old finds essential in life: mermaids, dance, tutus, and the powerful bonds of true friendship.
oh, and a picture of nancy in a ki...more
emerged unscathed from the whining fires of caillou.
we even triumphed over the siren-song of each disney princess in turn.
and, now, as we suffer through the last dying embers of the barney juggernaut, a new hero has risen.
we have entered the fancy nancy phase of life.
nancy's foray into mermaid ballet dancing manages to combine everything my three-year-old finds essential in life: mermaids, dance, tutus, and the powerful bonds of true friendship.
oh, and a picture of nancy in a ki...more
Oh Fancy Nancy you just get better and better! In this book, Nancy and Bree are super excited that their dance class will be performing a mermaid ballet. Both girls love to dress up as mermaids in their pretend play so they are sure they will be cast as 2 of the leads. O'Connor writes a perfect tale of disappointment, jealousy, and optimism as Nancy and Bree deals with the realities of performing. The pictures are so incredibly beautiful and what I most appreciate about this book is that it will...more
Apr 25, 2012
Lisa Vegan
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
all Fancy Nancy fans, readers interested in ballet, mermaids, words, fancy things
Recommended to Lisa by:
Kathryn
I’m always amazed at how much I enjoy these Fancy Nancy books. (I was never a tomboy type but I also was never a girly girl, especially not the way Nancy is.) And I’m also always surprised that every time I read another Fancy Nancy book, the latest one feels as though it’s my favorite.
This story is great. As usual, it’s a great friendship story. It’s also about jealousy and enjoyment for enjoyment’s sake, and ballet, and even a wise mom, and so much more. Reading this aloud/together is likely to...more
This story is great. As usual, it’s a great friendship story. It’s also about jealousy and enjoyment for enjoyment’s sake, and ballet, and even a wise mom, and so much more. Reading this aloud/together is likely to...more
Unlike some of the Fancy Nancy books, this one is amazingly believable. Nancy is in ballet class, and is looking forward to the class ballet performance, in which they are performing a story about mermaids. Nancy and her best friend love the idea of dancing as mermaids...but unfortunately, they get cast as a weeping willow and an oyster, respectively. Nancy is downcast at first, and then disappointed again when circumstances cause her friend to be promoted into a mermaid role leaving Nancy behin...more
This book is very neat in the way that it teaches new vocabulary to young readers. In this particular book the author introduces words such as; thrilling lagoon, and even some french ballet words. This book also shows a good example of good dialect throughout the book. This book is about a child being left out and later her parents make her feel just as special. The pictures seem to be like water color. I love in the end of the book how Fancy Nancy is making the best about being a Weeping Willow...more
Feb. 2012 Book Fair selection
In this book, Nancy learns the lesson how to be a nice when your best friend gets something you really want. I do like how the author always takes a hard lesson for kids and shows how it's ok to feel sad, but how to move on.... As with all Fancy Nancy books, we learn new and fancy vocabulary words and Nancy dresses up to the hilt. I enjoy looking at the illustrations as much as I do reading the story! These books aren't nearly as fun to make up your own images as to...more
In this book, Nancy learns the lesson how to be a nice when your best friend gets something you really want. I do like how the author always takes a hard lesson for kids and shows how it's ok to feel sad, but how to move on.... As with all Fancy Nancy books, we learn new and fancy vocabulary words and Nancy dresses up to the hilt. I enjoy looking at the illustrations as much as I do reading the story! These books aren't nearly as fun to make up your own images as to...more
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Another solid installment in the Fancy Nancy series. O'Connor has written a charming (if not entirely new and original) story, but as I always find, Robin Glasser's art is the standout. I love her details, so important in a project like Nancy. And I noticed, perhaps for the first time because she spent so much time in a leotard, that Nancy has a bit of a tummy! So do some of the other girls. Good for Ms. Glasser for not making every character stick thin and being more realistic about shapes and...more
Fancy Nancy AND ballet!? I am sooo happy!!! ;-> I always thought she should dance, and ballet is so perfect for her with all the lovely movements and the fancy French words. This is a darling story, in which Nancy and her best friend Bree are sooo excited to learn that they will be doing a sea theme for their ballet recital. They both dream of being mermaids, because they already love to play mermaids and have a mermaid lagoon, a mermaid grotto, and made their own mermaid costumes ;-) But, th...more
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Oh how I love Fancy Nancy! Is it silly that I am not quite certain if it my daughter or myself that is more giddy when this book comes off the shelf? Every Fancy Nancy we've read so far has been spectacular! (That's a fancy word for great.) Glittery embossed covers to fanciful illustrations. Drama like only a little girl can master and oh woe is me I love it to pieces! Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet is more that just a picture book for your 4-7 year old. It is a vocabulary lesson disguised a...more
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Another consistent and sweet book from Jane O'Connor. Fancy Nancy is not always perfect but she is real with her emotions. She has her ups and downs like all children and big people do. Its how you finally end up handling the challenges that shows who you are. These books always are fun to share with small to not so small kiddos. My daughter went through a BIG TIME Fancy Nancy stage in 2nd grade. She saved her allowance for weeks to get a Miss. Nancy doll. Now she is in 5th grade and into Monste...more
Fancy Nancy is at it again! Little girls everywhere are enamored with the spunky girl who knows how to have a good time. As well as being fancy, Nancy has great taste, because in her latest adventure, she covets the mermaid role in her upcoming dance show!
Nancy brings glitter and fun to her antics and has weaseled her way into the hearts of girls everywhere! The book has a great message and is wholesome fun to read together as a family.
Nancy brings glitter and fun to her antics and has weaseled her way into the hearts of girls everywhere! The book has a great message and is wholesome fun to read together as a family.
Another charming title in the series of Fancy Nancy. This time the combination is ballet, friendship issues and of course "big words" some of which are French, after all this is ballet, The illustrations of Nancy and her best friend, Bree dressed as mermaids are precious with lots and lots of shell decorations. Isn't one of the best themes in this series the magic of make believe and dressing to fit the make believe part.
I can absolutely see a little girl falling in love with this book. However, the vast majority of little boys won't be so thrilled. I can't see reading this in most storytimes because it's so gendered...it's clearly a "girls book." That said, I appreciate that it's about mermaids not princesses and I think the friendship aspects of the story are terrific. I can see handing this one off to just the right little patron.
The illustrations are fabulous! I admit most of the Fancy Nancy Books are beautiful but this is book is extra special. I love the story of two friends, both of which are a little disappointed that they didn't receive the coveted mermaid part in the ballet. The book gives great advice on how to manage your jealousies and be a good friend but best of all it encourages children to enjoy their life!
Fancy Nancy is reminiscent of Eloise (the 6 year old who lives in the Plaza hotel in NYC). She has to perform in a ballet and anticipates getting a part where she is a mermaid but she is casted as a weeping willow. She becomes slightly jealous of her best friend , Bree who was casted as a mermaid. Eventually, Nancy realizes she is happy for her friend and happy to be performing in a ballet.
my five year old daughter LOVES Fancy Nancy. Her school had. book fair and she just HAD to get this book....it was a great choice. The illustrations are beautiful and the story is fantastic. Nancy learns to be happy for her friend when Bree gets to be a mermaid and Nancy doesn't. Then, she learns she can have fun even if she isn't th star.
Fancy Nancy is teaching young readers more new words in this story. She wants to be a mermaid in the ballet show her dance class is putting on. She is very excited about this and can see herself and her friend wearing their beautiful costumes. However, it doesn't go according to plan and Fancy Nancy learns a few things about life.
Fancy Nancy is one of our favorites! We love her colorful, girly outfits. Mom loves that she introduces new words (and explains them).
In this story Fancy Nancy and her best friend Bree are taking ballet class together. The ballet is putting on a sea themed show and both girls want to be a mermaid. When one gets to be a mermaid and the other a tree, Nancy shows just how grownup she can be.
Great story to teach children about being jealous and being a good friend.
In this story Fancy Nancy and her best friend Bree are taking ballet class together. The ballet is putting on a sea themed show and both girls want to be a mermaid. When one gets to be a mermaid and the other a tree, Nancy shows just how grownup she can be.
Great story to teach children about being jealous and being a good friend.
What a fun storytime book. I finally got to put 4 years of ballet to good use when we did some ballet activites after our reading time. Thanks to the publishers for providing seashell crowns and stickers (always a hit) and some fun activity sheets as well. If you use this for a storytime, I recommend everyone wear tutus!
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Since the publication of Fancy Nancy, Jane O'Connor's closet now boasts so many boas, tiaras, and sparkly ensembles that sometimes friends do not recognize her on the street. She still resides (that's a fancy word for lives) in New York City with her family and their canine companion, Arrow. --from the publisher's website
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“It's just hard now because... you're jealous. But your heart is so generous and warm, it will melt the bad feelings away." I am 100 percent positive that my mom is the wisest mother in the world.”
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