Fancy Day in Room 1-A (I Can Read Fancy Nancy - Level 1 (Hardback)) by Jane O'Connor

Fancy Nancy

by Jane O'Connor

It's a gray, gloomy week in Nancy's classroom, but Nancy thinks of a great way to cheer up her friends—by having a fancy day!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, School, Fiction, Kids, 1st Grade

Hardcover

First published May 1, 2012

About the author

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

Reviews

[Calista · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s gloomy out in Nancy-land and the kids at school are glum. Nancy suggests they throw a fancy day to excite the kids and the teacher loves the idea. It’s Nancy’s kind of day.

I love that Lionel makes bloody Shark teeth on his crown and Nancy simple thinks he’s a goofball. That’s funny. There are some cute ideas in this one. I know school isn’t this sweet, but it’s nice to visit a place for kids that it was this idealized. Jane O’Connor makes Nancy’s world so fancy.

The nephew wouldn’t read this book. He refused. The niece read it on her own and she didn’t think this was as good or as believable. She gave this 2 stars.

[La Coccinelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

If this keeps up, Nancy's going to turn into a narcissist.

This is probably the weakest title I've read so far out of all the Fancy Nancy books. The premise is silly, and the boys' enthusiasm for the fancy party just doesn't make any sense given how they react to the idea of showing off their silly outfits in Fancy Nancy: It's Backward Day! (That book implies that fashion shows are too girly for the boys to be interested. But here, the boys are all excited about dressing up and using good manners! It's not consistent.)

There are three things that really bothered me about this book. First, it was implied that basic good manners are "fancy"... and therefore optional. That's not something I want to see in a children's book! Second, when Ms. Glass arrives late for the fancy party after a dental emergency, she's looking decidedly un-fancy. So what happens? The kids help make her fancy, of course... and I wouldn't have had a problem with that, but for the way it was worded:

Everyone helps dress up Ms. Glass.
It is like playing with a giant doll.

Yes. Let's teach children to objectify their teachers. Women are nothing but dolls to be dressed up, after all.

Third, the idea for the fancy party was Nancy's, and she knows it:

That evening,
I tell my family about Fancy Day.
"It was my proposal.
That means it was all my idea!"

At the end of the book, Ms. Glass has everyone thank Nancy for her idea. I don't know why this teacher is catering to this one child so much, but she's going to create a narcissistic little monster if she's not careful.

I did not like this one. (I seem to like these books more when they're about issues other than clothes or being fancy. Unfortunately, this title is pretty much all about those things.)

[Margaret Chind · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sometimes rainy days add up and get the best of us. This is just what Nancy, Bree and their class is experiencing. But never fear as Nancy saves the day with an idea for a Fancy Day, after all she never feels gloomy in her fancy dress. Best of all is the end when everyone learns how to share a little bit of fancy to make someone else's day a bit more sparkily.

*Thanks to HarperCollins for providing a copy for review.*

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[Shelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jane O'Connor has written another fantastic and educational read for young children. Fancy Nancy's class has been feeling very dreary, due to the rainy weather that is preventing them from getting any outdoor recess time. Ms. Glass, their teacher, encourages the students to think of something they can do indoors to brighten everyone's mood. The always cleaver Nancy, proposes a day of doing all things fancy. Wonderful vocabulary that is explained in a way that even your youngest kiddos will understand and can easily add to their own list of usable words.

[Hannah Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the Fancy Nancy books but recently realized I hadn't read the Halloween one. That's when I had the terrible thought that maybe I've missed a few, which of course I have - yikes! So I am officially making sure I've read all of them. And I can't believe I missed this one! It's everything I love about the Fancy Nancy books - quirky, delightful illustrations, fancy words and a solid plot filled with creativity, resourcefulness and positivity.

[Nicola · Rating 3 out of 5]

Miss 2 loves the Fancy Nancy books. I like the vocabulary building and Nancy is fabulous. This time it's not only Nancy that dresses up but her entire class gets fancy to get rid of the winter blues - they even work together to help their teacher dress up when she isn't able to bring her costume in.

[Nancy Jo Lambert · Rating 3 out of 5]

So recently, my daughter has become extremely interested in Fancy Nancy. So, we have been reading some of the Fancy Nancy series. This series is lots of fun and all the heart warming moments are a nice touch to the rather flouncy, fancy moments.

[Elisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the lesson of kindness in this book. We should all help each other to thrive and succeed as friends. Of course, we should use the best way to help them. Second lesson: Manners are always needed, not only in special occasions but anywhere and everywhere.

[Sarah - All The Book Blog Names Are Taken · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such great vocal builders. I read this series with my little one frequently, though she's only two, and she regularly asks for Fancy Nancy. Any exposure to great vocabulary words is beneficial, even at this age. We love Fancy Nancy!

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fancy Nancy and her classmates plan a Fancy Day to help chase the gloominess away. Not my favorite Fancy Nancy title, but it will still please fans of the series.

[Gail · Rating 3 out of 5]

This little girl is always convincing people to dress up.

[Srinithi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Fancy Nancy Books!!!!!!!!!
They are one of my favorite series!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Child960801 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nancy suggests that the class has a fancy day, but oh no! Ms. Glass forgot to dress up.

[Ms. B · Rating 3 out of 5]

Once you get past the cuteness of this story, this is actually a good book to expand young students' vocabulary.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

There isn't a Fancy book I don't absolutely love!! This series just sparkles my heart.

[Holly Letson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a cute story about everyone helping their teacher out!

[Whitney · Rating 4 out of 5]

great book for teaching children a few "fancy" words.

[Robin · Rating 3 out of 5]

SMART

[Lynda · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I can’t wait to go to school like big kids and have a fancy day. Parties are fun and I love to dress up. I’m happy they helped the teacher be fancy too.” - V, age 4

[Shannon Paquette · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was more delightful that I had imagined. My first Fancy Nancy book. I love the focus on growing vocabulary. Well written and fun to read aloud.

[K Morlando · Rating 3 out of 5]

We really enjoyed reading this!

[Amanda Novak]

Owned as part of Fancy Nancy's Fabulous Fall Storybook Collection

[Helen Halbert · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like this book. I hope you will like it too. I liked Fancy Nancy's dress and her shoes and her idea of having a fancy day in room 1A. I hope you have a good day. Goodbye!

[Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun book. The word definitions are educational but seem a little preachy.

[Cyndy · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's Fancy Day for Class Room 1A. Nancy, Bree, Robert, Clara, and Lionel all dress Fancy. But someone forgets about Fancy Day, I wonder who it might be.

[Miranda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Fancy Nancy.

[Caroline Siewert · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book follows Fancy Nancy in another one of her very fancy adventures. It is a rainy week in this book making all the students gloomy. The teacher decides that they need to plan something fun for the students to look forward to. The class decides on a fancy day where they will dress fancy and do fancy things instead of going out to recess in the rain. Nancy gets very excited about teaching all of her classmates about being fancy because being fancy is something that she is great at. The vocabulary in this makes for a good lesson at any time. This is a good book for early readers to read by themselves as it is an “I Can Read!” book. “I Can Read!” books are great for early readers because it can help them learn and grow in their reading skills while giving them confidence because they can read by themselves.

[Nanci Booher · Rating 4 out of 5]

This might be in my top 3 Fancy Nancy books. It has been raining all week and the students of Room 1A have not been able to go out and play. Nancy suggests having a "fancy day" which is just up her alley. When everyone is fancy except the teacher, the students help her fancy up and have a great day.

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

The class pitches in to give Ms. Glass fancy things to wear for Fancy Day.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dress up day at school
Good idea
Lemonade cheer up
Merci