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Fancy Nancy
Too Many Tutus
In this Fancy Nancy I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, there’s no such thing as too many tutus! Or is there? Fancy Nancy's closet is bulging (that's a fancy way of saying it won't close). Nancy's mom thinks she should give away some of her tutus—but Nancy knows a fancy girl can never have too many tutus! But when Ms. Glass tells her class they will have a fancy swap-and-shop at school, will Nancy bring in some tutus to trade? And what happens when she finds the tutu of her dreams? Fancy Too Many Tutus is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. The back matter features a list of the rich vocabulary words that are used throughout the story along with their definition. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.
32 pages, Paperback
First published December 26, 2012
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About the author
Jane O'Connor
284 books356 followersSince 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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April 22, 2025
A particularly excellent Nancy about re-using and sharing.
March 3, 2016
Nancy has TOO MANY TUTU's. Her closet won't close. So, she takes some to "sell" at the "swap meet" at her school. Reluctantly, she lets another girl child buy the tutu she really wanted at the meet. But, she does get 2 new tutu's for herself. Luckily, her closet still closes very well after said purchases.
March 29, 2019
This book is tutu cute! (Sorry. I couldn't resist.) Not only are the illustrations in this one adorable, but it has a sweet message.
Nancy has too many tutus! So many, in fact, that she can't close her closet door. When the school has a swap-and-shop, her mom convinces her to get rid of some of the tutus she's outgrown or doesn't use anymore. Nancy is hesitant at first, but since each item she brings in for the swap-and-shop earns her a ticket to spend on new stuff, she gets into the spirit and brings in lots of her old things.
At the swap-and-shop, she spies the tutu of her dreams. Unfortunately, Grace also spies the same tutu and gets to it first. When Nancy realizes that Grace doesn't have enough tickets to buy the tutu, she starts to take it away. But then she sees how sad this makes Grace, and she actually gives Grace the extra tickets she needs to buy the tutu. She doesn't go home empty-handed, though; she still has enough tickets left to buy two new tutus for herself.
Lots of people will be able to relate to parts of this story. Kids grow up and grow out of their clothes, but sometimes it's hard to let go of favourite items. The swap-and-shop sounds like a great idea (even though, as Nancy says, it's mostly old sweatshirts and jeans; her taste is a little more refined than that). But what I really like about this story is Nancy's kindness toward Grace. She sets aside her own desires to make someone else happy, and that's a laudable thing.
The really cute illustrations in this one are icing on the cake. I bet the illustrator had fun drawing all the different tutus. The picture of Nancy dressing up her dog tickled me so much.
Overall, this is probably one of my favourite Fancy Nancy titles so far. A great message and fun illustrations make it the perfect addition to any Fancy Nancy collection.
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Nancy has too many tutus! So many, in fact, that she can't close her closet door. When the school has a swap-and-shop, her mom convinces her to get rid of some of the tutus she's outgrown or doesn't use anymore. Nancy is hesitant at first, but since each item she brings in for the swap-and-shop earns her a ticket to spend on new stuff, she gets into the spirit and brings in lots of her old things.
At the swap-and-shop, she spies the tutu of her dreams. Unfortunately, Grace also spies the same tutu and gets to it first. When Nancy realizes that Grace doesn't have enough tickets to buy the tutu, she starts to take it away. But then she sees how sad this makes Grace, and she actually gives Grace the extra tickets she needs to buy the tutu. She doesn't go home empty-handed, though; she still has enough tickets left to buy two new tutus for herself.
Lots of people will be able to relate to parts of this story. Kids grow up and grow out of their clothes, but sometimes it's hard to let go of favourite items. The swap-and-shop sounds like a great idea (even though, as Nancy says, it's mostly old sweatshirts and jeans; her taste is a little more refined than that). But what I really like about this story is Nancy's kindness toward Grace. She sets aside her own desires to make someone else happy, and that's a laudable thing.
The really cute illustrations in this one are icing on the cake. I bet the illustrator had fun drawing all the different tutus. The picture of Nancy dressing up her dog tickled me so much.
Overall, this is probably one of my favourite Fancy Nancy titles so far. A great message and fun illustrations make it the perfect addition to any Fancy Nancy collection.
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August 5, 2019Fancy Nancy fans will enjoy this clever, fast-paced story. Their moms will love the power of suggestion in getting their daughter's closet cleaned out. To read our full review, go to the Reading Tub.
June 24, 2019
Nancy has too many tutus, what's a girl to do ? She needs to give some away of course. Another cute story.
back cover-Fancy Nancy is faced with a tutu dilemma-that's a fancy way of saying she doesn't know what to do!
Fancy Nancy's closet is bulging (that's a fancy way of saying it won't close). Nancy's mom thinks she should give away some of her tutus-but Nancy knows a fancy girl can never have too many! When Ms. Glass tells her class they will have a fancy swap-and-shop day at school, will Nancy bring in some tutus to trade? And what happens when she finds the tutu of her dreams?
Following in the footsteps of all Fancy Nancy I Can Reads, Fancy Nancy: Too Many Tutus will delight beginning readers-and young tutu-wearing fans will agree: There's no such thing as too many tutus!
back cover-Fancy Nancy is faced with a tutu dilemma-that's a fancy way of saying she doesn't know what to do!
Fancy Nancy's closet is bulging (that's a fancy way of saying it won't close). Nancy's mom thinks she should give away some of her tutus-but Nancy knows a fancy girl can never have too many! When Ms. Glass tells her class they will have a fancy swap-and-shop day at school, will Nancy bring in some tutus to trade? And what happens when she finds the tutu of her dreams?
Following in the footsteps of all Fancy Nancy I Can Reads, Fancy Nancy: Too Many Tutus will delight beginning readers-and young tutu-wearing fans will agree: There's no such thing as too many tutus!
August 12, 2017
Miss 3 and I like to explore different books at the library and try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.
She loves Fancy Nancy and this was another one checked off the list. I like the idea of having a clothing swap at the school (with a ticket for each item donated instead of using money) that would be great to have at kindy! I also like that Nancy is able to appreciate how many tutus she has at home and be kind to one of the other girls.
She loves Fancy Nancy and this was another one checked off the list. I like the idea of having a clothing swap at the school (with a ticket for each item donated instead of using money) that would be great to have at kindy! I also like that Nancy is able to appreciate how many tutus she has at home and be kind to one of the other girls.
February 17, 2020
This is a fun read about Fancy Nancy and how she just has too many tutus! She decides to clean out her closet and take them other school's consignment sale, but then finds another tutu she wants, only to see that a friend also wants it!
This would be a fun read aloud to a K-2 group.
This book would be good to bring up the concept of sharing and generosity!
This would be a fun read aloud to a K-2 group.
This book would be good to bring up the concept of sharing and generosity!
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April 20, 2020"Fancy Nancy: Too Many Tutus" by Jane O'Connor was published in 2012 and is a great book option for 1st-2nd graders to read by themselves. This book is about a young girl named Nancy who has too many tutus and her mom tries to convince her to donate the ones she is not using anymore. Students will be able to learn about sharing and not hoarding too many items.
October 9, 2019
This was a good book. Nancy clearly had too many tutus. I appreciated the fact that instead of keeping them donated to the swap shop at school. I think this book will teach kids to be more thoughtful.
December 30, 2019
DAUGHTER LOVES THESE BOOKS
These books are so awesome. They do a great job of telling interesting stories while introducing new vocabulary in a fun way for children. My daughter devours these books and she is only 5.
These books are so awesome. They do a great job of telling interesting stories while introducing new vocabulary in a fun way for children. My daughter devours these books and she is only 5.
July 8, 2021
Excellent
My grandaughter who is 7 said that she loves the book because she likes the idea that Fancy Nancy is kind and thoughtful and makes her want to be like Fancy Nancy, thankyou best wishes from Olivia Jennifer Berry
My grandaughter who is 7 said that she loves the book because she likes the idea that Fancy Nancy is kind and thoughtful and makes her want to be like Fancy Nancy, thankyou best wishes from Olivia Jennifer Berry
June 23, 2017
Gotta love Fancy Nancy!
August 2, 2017
Sweet story and illustrations
February 16, 2020
Another cute addition to the Fancy Nancy series. Why would anyone think that Fancy Nancy could ever have too many tutus?
January 4, 2024
Helps me remind my daughter someone else can enjoy her hand me downs
October 27, 2019
This is an early reader book that your young reader will be coming back to again and again. It has a cute and unique story in a great book with vivid illustrations.
My closet door won't close. To many tutus mom says. She pulls out one that is to small, but I can wear it as a hat. She picks out one with a tear, it makes a very good shawl. There is to be a swap-and-shop at school. The more clothes you bring in, the more tickets you get. Mom goes through my closet again. How many tutus does she take? Does Fancy Nancy get more tutus at school? Listening/reading is the best way to find out.
My closet door won't close. To many tutus mom says. She pulls out one that is to small, but I can wear it as a hat. She picks out one with a tear, it makes a very good shawl. There is to be a swap-and-shop at school. The more clothes you bring in, the more tickets you get. Mom goes through my closet again. How many tutus does she take? Does Fancy Nancy get more tutus at school? Listening/reading is the best way to find out.
January 15, 2015
So you can pretty much read Fancy Nancy in any order (and OH by the by, did you know that Nancy is 10!! And AAA has teamed up with FN and Flat Stanley for passenger safety https://www.fancynancyworld.com/) and somehow I missed this one. Nancy has too many tutus in her closet. So many, in fact, that the closet doors won't close. When the school decides to hold a clothing exchange, Nancy's mom thinks this the perfect time to get rid of a few tutus...but will Nancy find the tutu of her dreams at the exchange???
January 16, 2013
Nancy just loves her tutus, even putting them on her dog, but she is hesitant about getting rid of any, even if they are too small. Her mother finally convinces her to give some away during their swap at school. What does she end up getting with her points? Yes, more tutus, but at least she can fit them into her closet now. This book shows sharing and has a list of words and their meanings.
I received a complimentary copy in exchange for my opinion.
I received a complimentary copy in exchange for my opinion.
March 3, 2014
O'Connor, J. (2012). Fancy Nancy: Too Many Tutus. NY: Turtleback Books.
Can you have too much of a favorite thing? Nancy LOVES tutus! A swap meet at the school gives Nancy a chance to show compassion to a classmate as well as clean her closet. This book caters to K-3rd grade young girls who love frills and dancing. I enjoyed this book. It was a fun read and made me think of taffeta, lace, and lots of pink!
Can you have too much of a favorite thing? Nancy LOVES tutus! A swap meet at the school gives Nancy a chance to show compassion to a classmate as well as clean her closet. This book caters to K-3rd grade young girls who love frills and dancing. I enjoyed this book. It was a fun read and made me think of taffeta, lace, and lots of pink!
January 8, 2015
Somehow I missed reading books in this age category, which is bad because it is perfect for so many K-2nd graders! Fancy Nancy is the one I've heard the most about, but from the covers I thought it would be pretty dry. I loved how these books have vocabulary worked in with the clever explanation of being her "fancy" words. I also appreciate her love of Tutus because I had one and it was awesomesauce.
February 26, 2013
I like this book even though I am a grown man with a vocabulary more extensive than Mr. Webster and his ten best friends.
There are nine fancy words in this book. It is a fun book about sharing and hoarding.
There are nine fancy words in this book. It is a fun book about sharing and hoarding.
July 25, 2023
My 4.5 year old loves Fancy Nancy. We recently checked out Fancy Nancy Too Many Tutus and it is a cute book with a great lesson on sharing, giving, and putting others first. This is one of the more lesson driven Fancy Nancy books, which I appreciated.
January 17, 2013
This is my first Fancy Nancy book. I wish I had started reading them earlier! I love the cute way more advanced vocabulary is introduced. I can see how young children relate to this character.
March 24, 2023
Fancy Nancy shares her points with Grace so she can get the tutu she desires.
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December 30, 2013
Fancy Nancy! One of my favorites! Also a favorite because my beginning reader is trying to figure out the French words all on her own, and loving it!
March 8, 2014
3 & 4 year old grand daughters liked it.
August 3, 2016
my 4 year old granddaughter loves this
September 29, 2014
The school is having a special clothing swap. Nancy brings some tutus she doesn't need anymore.
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