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Fancy Nancy
Fancy Nancy
From the dazzling duo of Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, welcome Fancy Nancy! This is the bestseller that launched the beloved Fancy Nancy series.
Meet Nancy, who believes that more is ALWAYS better when it comes to being fancy. From the top of her tiara down to her sparkly studded shoes, Nancy is determined to teach her family a thing or two about being fancy and using fancy words.
How Nancy transforms her parents and little sister for one enchanted evening makes for a story that is funny and warm—with or without the frills.
Perfect for fans of the Eloise and Olivia books.
Ooh la la! Fancy Nancy is starring in her own fabulous TV show on Disney Junior. READ THE BOOKS THAT STARTED IT ALL!
Fancy Nancy
Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy
Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly
Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas
Fancy Nancy and the Fabulous Fashion Boutique
Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet
Fancy Nancy: Fanciest Doll in the Universe
Fancy Nancy and the Wedding of the Century
Fancy Nancy 10th Anniversary Edition
Fancy Nancy: Saturday Night Sleepover
Fancy Nancy: Oodles of Kittens
Meet Nancy, who believes that more is ALWAYS better when it comes to being fancy. From the top of her tiara down to her sparkly studded shoes, Nancy is determined to teach her family a thing or two about being fancy and using fancy words.
How Nancy transforms her parents and little sister for one enchanted evening makes for a story that is funny and warm—with or without the frills.
Perfect for fans of the Eloise and Olivia books.
Ooh la la! Fancy Nancy is starring in her own fabulous TV show on Disney Junior. READ THE BOOKS THAT STARTED IT ALL!
Fancy Nancy
Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy
Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly
Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas
Fancy Nancy and the Fabulous Fashion Boutique
Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet
Fancy Nancy: Fanciest Doll in the Universe
Fancy Nancy and the Wedding of the Century
Fancy Nancy 10th Anniversary Edition
Fancy Nancy: Saturday Night Sleepover
Fancy Nancy: Oodles of Kittens
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1987
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Jane O'Connor
280 books354 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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July 18, 2019
This is the book that started the whole Fancy Nancy series. The art is so much fun and the story is fun and the character is wonderful. This is my niece from age 3-5. This should have won a Caldecott. I love the fancy strokes in the artwork and the swirls and life therein.
Nancy loveees fancy. She wants her family, who are very normal, to be more fancy so she offers fancy lessons. They all attend and she fancies them up. They go out to dinner all dressed up. Everyone is having a grand ol’ time. Nancy goes up to get the parfaits and she trips embarrassing herself. She goes home and gets in her robe and is happy to be normal.
It is a great story to start everything off with.
The niece went down memory lane with this. She enjoyed it and she gave this 4 stars. She thought Nancy was funny and she laughed at the story. We had fun together. I tried to read it to the nephew and he said ‘no’ he didn’t want to read it. He had read enough of them and they are all the same. So no stars from him.
Nancy loveees fancy. She wants her family, who are very normal, to be more fancy so she offers fancy lessons. They all attend and she fancies them up. They go out to dinner all dressed up. Everyone is having a grand ol’ time. Nancy goes up to get the parfaits and she trips embarrassing herself. She goes home and gets in her robe and is happy to be normal.
It is a great story to start everything off with.
The niece went down memory lane with this. She enjoyed it and she gave this 4 stars. She thought Nancy was funny and she laughed at the story. We had fun together. I tried to read it to the nephew and he said ‘no’ he didn’t want to read it. He had read enough of them and they are all the same. So no stars from him.
July 12, 2017
Fancy Nancy is a character who loves accessories and glamorous ones at that. She believes in dressing up and in educating her family on the importance of style. She teaches the reader exciting new vocabulary as she instructs her family. She is an independent thinker with much creativity and spirit. A delightfully fun read with outrageously imagined illustrations!
January 27, 2009
I can't believe I'm saying this, but I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!
I absolutely adore it. It is so popular (I saw copies at the AIRPORT bookstore, for goodness sake!) that I wrongly assumed it was commercialized fluff. Not so!!! This is a really sweet, thoughtful story (with the most adorable illustrations) about Fancy Nancy--she loves to make everything "fancy" (like calling ice cream sundaes parfaits--and then adding sprinkles!) but she is the only one in her family who does and sometimes it gets a little lonely. Until, one evening, she decides to hold a "Become Fancy" class and her family enthusiastically attends and then goes on-the-town to be fancy together. It's a dream-come-true for Nancy! This is a really great book about appreciating one another's differences while also trying to share in one another's interests sometimes, too. Don't miss this!!!
I absolutely adore it. It is so popular (I saw copies at the AIRPORT bookstore, for goodness sake!) that I wrongly assumed it was commercialized fluff. Not so!!! This is a really sweet, thoughtful story (with the most adorable illustrations) about Fancy Nancy--she loves to make everything "fancy" (like calling ice cream sundaes parfaits--and then adding sprinkles!) but she is the only one in her family who does and sometimes it gets a little lonely. Until, one evening, she decides to hold a "Become Fancy" class and her family enthusiastically attends and then goes on-the-town to be fancy together. It's a dream-come-true for Nancy! This is a really great book about appreciating one another's differences while also trying to share in one another's interests sometimes, too. Don't miss this!!!
September 11, 2008
Great name! This is a cute book and I would have to say one of my favorites just because I was always called and teased with the nickname Fancy Nancy when I was growing up.
February 16, 2022
Meet Nancy, who believes that more is ALWAYS better when it comes to being fancy. From the top of her tiara down to her sparkly studded shoes, Nancy is determined to teach her family a thing or two about being fancy and using fancy words.
How Nancy transforms her parents and little sister for one enchanted evening makes for a story that is funny and warm—with or without the frills.
How Nancy transforms her parents and little sister for one enchanted evening makes for a story that is funny and warm—with or without the frills.
October 17, 2019
This is 5 star approved from not only myself but my very own, fancy, feisty, fashionista five year-old herself, Liv! Fancy Nancy was a funky, fun, fab, five year-old friendly yet fulfilling read! Loved it❤️😘
April 8, 2019
I've been working my way through our library's collection of Fancy Nancy e-books, but I'm getting close to the end. It was time to turn to the hardcovers, so I reserved a few. Last night, my mom and I sat down together to read some children's picture books. Why not? I think we both enjoyed them. My mom said my sister and I probably would've loved these books when we were little, and I concur (that's fancy for "agree").
We started with Fancy Nancy, which is apparently where the whole story begins. We even get to see Nancy's bedroom before she made it fancy. The premise is that Nancy is a fancy little girl... and the only fancy person in her family. So she tries to change that by giving her family (her mom, dad, and younger sister) lessons in being fancy. They play along, getting all dolled up and eventually going out to the local pizza parlour for dinner like royalty. But after a little mishap, Nancy realizes that being fancy is not the most important thing, and that love--which needs no fancier word--is even better.
I think I appreciated reading this in hardcover more than I would've in e-book format. The book is fairly large, so it's easy (and fun!) to look at all the wonderful stuff going on in all the pictures. I loved watching JoJo copy everything Nancy did; she obviously looks up to her big sister!
I haven't been as enamoured with some of the other Fancy Nancy picture books. Maybe if I'd read them in hardcover (or read them first) I might've liked them more than I did. But this one is absolutely charming. Nancy is quite a character, flamboyant and stylish, a kid who really knows what she likes. But she's also just a little girl, and subject to the emotions and pitfalls of childhood. This is a sweet little book with a nice overall message and lovely pictures to look at. Now, more than ever, I'm really glad I started reading these books!
We started with Fancy Nancy, which is apparently where the whole story begins. We even get to see Nancy's bedroom before she made it fancy. The premise is that Nancy is a fancy little girl... and the only fancy person in her family. So she tries to change that by giving her family (her mom, dad, and younger sister) lessons in being fancy. They play along, getting all dolled up and eventually going out to the local pizza parlour for dinner like royalty. But after a little mishap, Nancy realizes that being fancy is not the most important thing, and that love--which needs no fancier word--is even better.
I think I appreciated reading this in hardcover more than I would've in e-book format. The book is fairly large, so it's easy (and fun!) to look at all the wonderful stuff going on in all the pictures. I loved watching JoJo copy everything Nancy did; she obviously looks up to her big sister!
I haven't been as enamoured with some of the other Fancy Nancy picture books. Maybe if I'd read them in hardcover (or read them first) I might've liked them more than I did. But this one is absolutely charming. Nancy is quite a character, flamboyant and stylish, a kid who really knows what she likes. But she's also just a little girl, and subject to the emotions and pitfalls of childhood. This is a sweet little book with a nice overall message and lovely pictures to look at. Now, more than ever, I'm really glad I started reading these books!
February 10, 2016
This one is nearly perfect. My daughter adores this book... She loves the "fancy" words and the darling illustrations. Recommend.
November 22, 2019
Such a fun book
June 29, 2019
Nancy, unlike the other members of her family, is not satisfied with being plain. She likes things to be fancy. She dresses up, uses fancy words, and demands that life be extraordinary. In an effort to change her family, she teaches them how to become fancy. They humor her. In the end, there is an accident, and Nancy learns that it's OK for her family to be plain because what matters is that they love her.
Nancy is a larger than life personality, and it's a lot of fun to see the world from her perspective. I really like that the idea that it's OK to be different from others shines through in this story.
Nancy is a larger than life personality, and it's a lot of fun to see the world from her perspective. I really like that the idea that it's OK to be different from others shines through in this story.
June 16, 2009
I don't think Nancy is bratty or conceited - I think she's a little girl who, like many young children, likes shiny and "fancy" things. And she has remarkably supportive parents - just look at their shopping list! Milk, eggs, bread, fuschia hair mousse.
The pictures are... interesting. They really accurately capture the moods of the characters - the little sister copying her big sister (or grumbling as the crown is patiently taped back on her head!), the kid jumping for excitement. All the same, the actual pictures of the characters seems a little off to me. Like the scene where we see Nancy peeking from behind the fridge door after she taped the poster on it. Realistic? Yes. Do I like it? For some reason, no. It's just a matter of simple preference, and not something I'd rate down for.
I will rate down for the text. It's a bit dull, and while I appreciate the effort to cram new vocabulary words in (Posh is a fancy word for fancy!) I find it all to be a excessively... what is that fancy word? Oh yes, didactic. I found this method of teaching to be condescending when I was a child, and now that I'm *reading* to kids I don't like it any more.
The storyline's a bit bland, too. How many stories do we need about children having minor mishaps and getting hugged? Nothing against it, but surely the market must be glutted by now? (Which reminds me, I'm also not a fan of all the merchandising surrounding this book, but that's an unrelated issue.) And as for "there isn't a fancier or better way of saying I love you", I get the point, but sure there is! My nieces come up with them every day! "You're my sunshine" and "You make me happy whenever I'm with you" and "Your smile brightens cloudy days" and "When you cry, it hurts my heart", and my personal favorite, "You're the BEST, Connie!", accompanied by a BIG HUG. (Not to mention all the nonverbal ways of saying you love somebody - hugging them, snuggling them, being fancy for them, getting them something nice just because you know it'll make them happy, giving them the last piece of cake instead of squabbling over it, covering up for your sister's mistake by claiming YOU scribbled on the wall and not her (not something I want to encourage, but it's the thought, right?), asking your aunt if your sister can come out of time-out because you don't REALLY mind that she hit you, you forgive her - lots of ways!)
My nieces enjoy this book, I guess, although it isn't their favorite.
The pictures are... interesting. They really accurately capture the moods of the characters - the little sister copying her big sister (or grumbling as the crown is patiently taped back on her head!), the kid jumping for excitement. All the same, the actual pictures of the characters seems a little off to me. Like the scene where we see Nancy peeking from behind the fridge door after she taped the poster on it. Realistic? Yes. Do I like it? For some reason, no. It's just a matter of simple preference, and not something I'd rate down for.
I will rate down for the text. It's a bit dull, and while I appreciate the effort to cram new vocabulary words in (Posh is a fancy word for fancy!) I find it all to be a excessively... what is that fancy word? Oh yes, didactic. I found this method of teaching to be condescending when I was a child, and now that I'm *reading* to kids I don't like it any more.
The storyline's a bit bland, too. How many stories do we need about children having minor mishaps and getting hugged? Nothing against it, but surely the market must be glutted by now? (Which reminds me, I'm also not a fan of all the merchandising surrounding this book, but that's an unrelated issue.) And as for "there isn't a fancier or better way of saying I love you", I get the point, but sure there is! My nieces come up with them every day! "You're my sunshine" and "You make me happy whenever I'm with you" and "Your smile brightens cloudy days" and "When you cry, it hurts my heart", and my personal favorite, "You're the BEST, Connie!", accompanied by a BIG HUG. (Not to mention all the nonverbal ways of saying you love somebody - hugging them, snuggling them, being fancy for them, getting them something nice just because you know it'll make them happy, giving them the last piece of cake instead of squabbling over it, covering up for your sister's mistake by claiming YOU scribbled on the wall and not her (not something I want to encourage, but it's the thought, right?), asking your aunt if your sister can come out of time-out because you don't REALLY mind that she hit you, you forgive her - lots of ways!)
My nieces enjoy this book, I guess, although it isn't their favorite.
February 15, 2019
4 Posh STARS
Fancy Nancy es una niña muy confidente, el adjetivo correcto para describirla es “extra”, va más allá para llamar la atención y como diríamos en México le gusta colgarse hasta el molcajete. Es una niña muy tierna, que defiende su estilo propio de vestir y lo más importante quiere incluir a toda su familia, y es lo más bonito de esta historia, las interacciones familiares.
Hermoso libro.
"I love you," my dad says.
"I love you," my mom says.
And all I say back is, "I love you."
Because there isn't a fancy - or better - way of saying that.
Fancy Nancy es una niña muy confidente, el adjetivo correcto para describirla es “extra”, va más allá para llamar la atención y como diríamos en México le gusta colgarse hasta el molcajete. Es una niña muy tierna, que defiende su estilo propio de vestir y lo más importante quiere incluir a toda su familia, y es lo más bonito de esta historia, las interacciones familiares.
Hermoso libro.
April 18, 2009
This book is extraordinary---that's a fancy word for wonderful! We've been reading a lot of "Fancy Nancy" in the library at work as of late, prepping ourselves for Jane O'Connor's visit to our school next week! I am just as excited as the kids, especially after reading about adorable little Nancy and her quest to make all things fancy! I love it! Ms. O'Connor just knows how to tap into the imagination of little girls, and Nancy is one that girls her age could really look up to, proving it is ok to express yourself and be bold and different without apology---all while learning some fun and fancy synonyms along the way!
November 3, 2011
29 months - I put this on hold at the library and ended up with the oversize story time version. I didn't want to take it home with us so we sat and read it at the library. O likes Nancy's sense of style and independance, I enjoy the way she introduces new vocabulary and explains what it means. O pick up vocabulary almost instantaneously so this is a great way for her to gain some new fun words.
December 4, 2017
4/1/17 $1.99 for Kindle
December 4, 2018
Young Nancy loved fancy things. She loved fancy room decorations, fancy clothing, and most of all, fancy words. Unfortunately for her, her own family was decidedly un-fancy, despite all of her efforts to spruce them up. Until, that is, the day she got the idea to offer classes in fanciness. Does her family have what it takes to shape up? And does it matter, if they don't?
Originally published in 2005, Jane O'Connor's Fancy Nancy has sparked a booming children's book franchise in the intervening twelve years, with more than a dozen picture-books, numerous early readers, and a series of early chapter-book mysteries (Nancy Clancy) all featuring this fanciful young girl character. Although long aware of the book, and the series, I had never picked it up until recently, not being particularly attracted to the cover and title. Deciding to put aside that first impression, since the books are so very popular with the customers at work, I did read this one, and found it fairly engaging. I liked the incorporation of more complex vocabulary into the text, something that works quite well, as preferring "fancy" words is part of the storyline. I also liked the conclusion, in which being fancy ends up, in a touching scene, coming second to family love. The illustrations by Robin Preiss Glasser, whose work was already familiar to me through titles such as You Can't Take a Balloon into the Metropolitan Museum , was colorful and cute, capturing the contrast between Nancy and her family quite well. All in all, this was a positive beginning for me - I will probably read further in the series.
Originally published in 2005, Jane O'Connor's Fancy Nancy has sparked a booming children's book franchise in the intervening twelve years, with more than a dozen picture-books, numerous early readers, and a series of early chapter-book mysteries (Nancy Clancy) all featuring this fanciful young girl character. Although long aware of the book, and the series, I had never picked it up until recently, not being particularly attracted to the cover and title. Deciding to put aside that first impression, since the books are so very popular with the customers at work, I did read this one, and found it fairly engaging. I liked the incorporation of more complex vocabulary into the text, something that works quite well, as preferring "fancy" words is part of the storyline. I also liked the conclusion, in which being fancy ends up, in a touching scene, coming second to family love. The illustrations by Robin Preiss Glasser, whose work was already familiar to me through titles such as You Can't Take a Balloon into the Metropolitan Museum , was colorful and cute, capturing the contrast between Nancy and her family quite well. All in all, this was a positive beginning for me - I will probably read further in the series.
July 8, 2017
I think most things sound 'fancier' in French. lol.
O.O I would have never named any of my toys a three word name. Let's face it Marabelle Lavinia Chandelier doesn't exactly roll off the tongue. :P
It's cute how the parents are playing along with her. Dressing up.
I felt sorry for poor Nancy when she tripped and the parfait fell on her. :(
My favorite thing about this book series is still how the author is trying to teach the young readers 'fancy' vocabulary. I wish I had a series like this as a child!!! :D
O.O I would have never named any of my toys a three word name. Let's face it Marabelle Lavinia Chandelier doesn't exactly roll off the tongue. :P
It's cute how the parents are playing along with her. Dressing up.
I felt sorry for poor Nancy when she tripped and the parfait fell on her. :(
My favorite thing about this book series is still how the author is trying to teach the young readers 'fancy' vocabulary. I wish I had a series like this as a child!!! :D
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 12, 2010
I figured if I'm going to throw a Fancy Nancy party next winter, I should probably read up on some of her books! There has to be something in them for all those girls to love. And I think I can see it. It's cute and funny. And it's not too long or dragged out. I looked forward to reading more. I hope they're like this.
P.S. I LOVED the ending.
P.P.S. I've already got a list of ideas for things to do at the party!
P.S. I LOVED the ending.
P.P.S. I've already got a list of ideas for things to do at the party!
February 5, 2009
A really cute, fun story for kids who love learning new and "fancy" words, and also about being yourself.
There's also a great sense of family involvement and love which is subtle but very present.
Also, great pictures for those kids who like illustrations with a lot going on.
There's also a great sense of family involvement and love which is subtle but very present.
Also, great pictures for those kids who like illustrations with a lot going on.
May 13, 2008
Fabulous illustrations. Mirthful sweetness. Nancy and her family and the vocabulary words are wonderful.
September 10, 2011
What a cute little book. I enjoyed reading this book about being "fancy". It's a perfect book for little princesses!
9/9/11 - My daughter picked this at the library again. We love Fancy Nancy!
9/9/11 - My daughter picked this at the library again. We love Fancy Nancy!
February 1, 2023
OG MATERIAL GORL
she showed up to slay every single day and i don't think i would be who I am now without this book. whenever it comes to making a hard life decision i just think wwfnd, and she has never let me down.
she showed up to slay every single day and i don't think i would be who I am now without this book. whenever it comes to making a hard life decision i just think wwfnd, and she has never let me down.
August 10, 2025
Young Chappell Roan
July 7, 2024
there is no better children’s book around, i said what i said
October 23, 2020
I love the two of these we've read but I can see how they could become... problematic.
June 14, 2019
Nancy likes fancy things. She wants to learn French because it's fancy and she uses fancy words in place of more simple words (ex: plume for feather). Nancy decides to teach her family about being fancy and how to dress fancy. After this lesson, they all go to dinner at a local restaurant where Nancy trips and makes a mess, leading to them having dessert at home.
I read this for a library licensing class, so I read it with a critical eye about format and design. I thought this book was really cute and is a great introduction to new terms for young readers. I especially the last page when Nancy tells her parents "...'I love you.' Because there isn't a fancy - or better - way of saying that."
I read this for a library licensing class, so I read it with a critical eye about format and design. I thought this book was really cute and is a great introduction to new terms for young readers. I especially the last page when Nancy tells her parents "...'I love you.' Because there isn't a fancy - or better - way of saying that."
May 26, 2014
Mademoiselle Nancy: Building Vocabulary One Fancy Word at a Time
When I went looking on the web to find out the English name of Jane O'Connor's series of books about a little girl who wants to be chic, I was a little taken aback to discover she's Fancy Nancy. We've been reading Mademoiselle Nancy to Jeanne (age three and a half) for about a month in French.
Nancy says she plays better soccer when she wears frou-frou socks, she thinks her family should take lessons in how to be chic, she loves fuschia (the chic or fancy way to say pink) and she is brought down to earth every time in a charming way, after having learned a number of new, gorgeous words.
I haven't counted, but there must be at least eight books in the series, some of which were developed to expand the horizons of early readers. The stories in French would seem to be particularly useful for kids in French immersion. Mademoiselle Nancy et le garçon de Paris, for example, takes place in some Canadian town where a newcomer plays "soccer" even though he comes from Paris: French kids would say foot. But who's to quibble when Nancy is there to dance around.
Nancy's love for fancy words can come in handy when you're trying to get a child out of a potty mouth rut. Jeanne thinks it's hilarious that there are other words for pipi and caca and actually will use them occasionally.
When I went looking on the web to find out the English name of Jane O'Connor's series of books about a little girl who wants to be chic, I was a little taken aback to discover she's Fancy Nancy. We've been reading Mademoiselle Nancy to Jeanne (age three and a half) for about a month in French.
Nancy says she plays better soccer when she wears frou-frou socks, she thinks her family should take lessons in how to be chic, she loves fuschia (the chic or fancy way to say pink) and she is brought down to earth every time in a charming way, after having learned a number of new, gorgeous words.
I haven't counted, but there must be at least eight books in the series, some of which were developed to expand the horizons of early readers. The stories in French would seem to be particularly useful for kids in French immersion. Mademoiselle Nancy et le garçon de Paris, for example, takes place in some Canadian town where a newcomer plays "soccer" even though he comes from Paris: French kids would say foot. But who's to quibble when Nancy is there to dance around.
Nancy's love for fancy words can come in handy when you're trying to get a child out of a potty mouth rut. Jeanne thinks it's hilarious that there are other words for pipi and caca and actually will use them occasionally.
July 23, 2012
Nancy loves everything fancy! Her favorite color is fuchsia, she writes with a plume pen, and her doll's name is Marabelle Lavinia Chandellier. Unfortunately, Nancy's family is not as fancy as her, if at all. Nancy teaches her family what it means to be fancy, even dressing them up in fancy clothes. To celebrate their new fanciness, the family goes out to eat, and even though everyone stares at them they order parfaits and have fun... until Nancy trips and spills their parfaits on her fancy dress. But back at home, Nancy learns just how fancy her family is in making her feel loved.
I love Fancy Nancy! Which is really weird because usually I don't do too well with overtly 'girlie' things. I love how Jane O'Connor manages to teach her readers important life lessons and qualities while having fun with being a girl. Here, O'Connor teaches us that no matter who you family is, how fancy they are or are not, they are your family. I also love how not only does O'Connor use French words and words that are uncommon to children, but she also explains what they mean. Let's talk about the illustrations - I love them! They are amazingly detailed, full of bright colors and are absolutely fun to look at. Within Children's Books, Fancy Nancy is one of my favorite series!
I love Fancy Nancy! Which is really weird because usually I don't do too well with overtly 'girlie' things. I love how Jane O'Connor manages to teach her readers important life lessons and qualities while having fun with being a girl. Here, O'Connor teaches us that no matter who you family is, how fancy they are or are not, they are your family. I also love how not only does O'Connor use French words and words that are uncommon to children, but she also explains what they mean. Let's talk about the illustrations - I love them! They are amazingly detailed, full of bright colors and are absolutely fun to look at. Within Children's Books, Fancy Nancy is one of my favorite series!
September 12, 2017
Fancy Nancy is about a young girl who absolutely loves being fancy. Being fancy to her is having nicer things and cool new ways to say things. She goes on and on about new and better ways to say things, like her favorite color being fuschia instead of just saying purple. She then goes out of her way to have her parents become fancy just like her and the parents willingly go along with her plan. They dress up in a bunch of layered clothes that make them look quite silly and act like they are true royalty. At the end of the day, when Nancy is tired, they put her to bed and tuck her in and the books end on a cute note with them telling them they love each other.
This book is very heartwarming and truly shows the bonds of family. Despite their daughter's little less than usual obsession with being fancy, they go along with what she wants and they play along with her. By her parents playing with her games and dressing up with her, it can teach children how to play with their parents and what the proper ways to play are. It also teaches children that the love between parents and children has no boundaries and at the end of the day, they'll be both your friend and your parent. It's a cute story and very nurturing to a child's imagiation.
This book is very heartwarming and truly shows the bonds of family. Despite their daughter's little less than usual obsession with being fancy, they go along with what she wants and they play along with her. By her parents playing with her games and dressing up with her, it can teach children how to play with their parents and what the proper ways to play are. It also teaches children that the love between parents and children has no boundaries and at the end of the day, they'll be both your friend and your parent. It's a cute story and very nurturing to a child's imagiation.
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