Fancy Nancy
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1987 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Fancy Nancy

By Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator)

Part of the Fancy Nancy series

A girl teaches her family the art of being fancy for a magical evening.

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32 pages· 421 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Nancy loves everything fancy, from clothes to words, but her family doesn't share her flair. Determined to transform them for one special night, Nancy sets out to show her parents and sister the joy of frills and sparkles. Will her passion for elegance win them over, or will simplicity reign? Join Nancy on a whimsical journey of self-expression and family bonding, where fancy meets heartwarming fun.

From the publisher

NOW A HIT TV SERIES ON DISNEY JUNIORThe bestselling picture book that launched the beloved Fancy Nancy series by the dazzling duo Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser!Meet Nancy, who believes that more is ALWAYS better when it comes to being fancy. She loves to wear fancy clothes, play with fancy toys, and most of all, use fancy words! But everyone in her family is just the opposite. 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. 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. This heartwarming story emphasizes the importance of family and the power of self-expression. 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

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
421
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
510L
Themes & topics
Books about manners and etiquetteBooks about familyBooks about individualityBooks about clothingBooks about family life
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
December 1, 2005
First published
January 1, 1987
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060542092

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