Book Series · 36 Books

Fancy Nancy Books

In order from Fancy Nancy to Besties for Eternity.

The Fancy Nancy series is a set of 36 picture books by Jane O'Connor, published between 1987 and 2025. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 25 pages.

Fancy Nancy
Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy
Bonjour, Butterfly
Fancy Nancy's Favorite Fancy Words
Explorer Extraordinaire!
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Fancy Nancy
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$1899
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1987

Fancy Nancy

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

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

32 pages· 421 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Summary: 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.
The complete set

Fancy Nancy Series

36 books · Published 1987–2025

Fancy Nancy
Series
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$1899

Fancy Nancy

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1987

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

Bonjour, Butterfly
Series
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$1248

Bonjour, Butterfly

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2008

Nancy must choose between a fancy party and family obligations.

Tea Parties
Series
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$1398

Tea Parties

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

Discover the secrets to hosting an elegant tea party with flair.

Halloween... or Bust!
Series
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$474

Halloween... or Bust!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

Nancy transforms into a dinosaur and helps her dog become a star this Halloween.

Splendiferous Christmas
Series
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$958

Splendiferous Christmas

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

Nancy's Christmas plans go awry. Can she still make it splendiferous?

Heart to Heart
Series
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$474

Heart to Heart

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

A secret valentine leads to a mysterious adventure.

Poet Extraordinaire!
Series
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$1248

Poet Extraordinaire!

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2010

A young poet struggles to find inspiration for her perfect poem.

Aspiring Artist
Series
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$1248

Aspiring Artist

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

Nancy's spring break turns artistic with glitter markers and fancy creations.

Stellar Stargazer!
Series
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$1498

Stellar Stargazer!

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2011

A stargazing sleepover turns cloudy. Can imagination save the night?

Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet
Series
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$1899

Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2011

A young girl named Nancy auditions for a ballet and learns to deal with disappointment and jealousy when her best friend gets a better part.

Tea for Two
Series
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$574

Tea for Two

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

A tea party disaster tests a friendship. Can it be mended?

Puppy Party
Series
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$574

Puppy Party

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Can Nancy's pooch behave at a glamorous birthday bash?

Budding Ballerina
Series
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$574

Budding Ballerina

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

A dance class for Dad becomes a family ballet adventure.

Spring Fashion Fling
Series
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$574

Spring Fashion Fling

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Two friends host a spring fashion show with dazzling doll costumes.

Candy Bonanza
Series
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$574

Candy Bonanza

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Nancy faces a sweet dilemma: can there be too much Halloween candy?

Oodles of Kittens
Series
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$1899

Oodles of Kittens

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Nancy's kitten and pup clash. Can she unite them?

Besties for Eternity
Series
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$1899

Besties for Eternity

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

Nancy's new friendship faces a test when her best friend returns. Can she balance both?

Companion series

Fancy Nancy: I Can Read Series

23 books · Published 2008–2018

Fancy Nancy Sees Stars
Series
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$958

Fancy Nancy Sees Stars

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

A class goes on a field trip to a planetarium to learn about stars and planets, but their trip is disrupted by a storm.

Poison Ivy Expert
Series
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$1597

Poison Ivy Expert

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

Nancy's flower picking leads to an unexpected itchy surprise.

Fancy Nancy: Pajama Day
Series
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$1697

Fancy Nancy: Pajama Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2009

A young girl navigates a school event where everyone is encouraged to wear pajamas to class, while she wants to wear a fancy nightgown.

Fancy Nancy: It's Backward Day!
Series
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$1597

Fancy Nancy: It's Backward Day!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Nancy's school celebrates Backward Day, but can she find the perfect backward idea to top them all?

Bubbles, Bubbles, and More Bubbles!
Series
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$1597

Bubbles, Bubbles, and More Bubbles!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A student misses a bubble show because she is sick, and her classmates put on a bubble show for her when she returns to school.

Companion series

Fancy Nancy: Disney Junior Series

15 books · Published 2018–2020

Fancy Nancy: Chez Nancy
Series
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$474

Fancy Nancy: Chez Nancy

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Nancy's playhouse fun turns tricky when friendship rules are tested.

Meet Fancy Nancy
Series
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$858

Meet Fancy Nancy

Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 2018

Meet Nancy Clancy and her whimsical world in this vibrant board book adventure.

Nancy's Ghostly Halloween
Series
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$474

Nancy's Ghostly Halloween

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A young girl and her friends go trick-or-treating on Halloween night, but things take a turn when they think they see a ghost.

Nancy Makes Her Mark
Series
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$474

Nancy Makes Her Mark

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A young girl tries to help her dad fix a walkway and make it memorable by adding handprints and footprints in the cement.

School de Fancy
Series
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$958

School de Fancy

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Nancy teaches her friends to be fancy, but learns a lesson herself.

Mademoiselle Mom
Series
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$474

Mademoiselle Mom

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Nancy tackles chaos at home when Mom falls ill. Can she manage it all?

Nancy Goes to Work
Series
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$674

Nancy Goes to Work

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Nancy's creative ideas lead to an office disaster while helping Dad work from home.

Toodle-oo, Miss Moo
Series
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$474

Toodle-oo, Miss Moo

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Can Nancy part with her beloved toy at the yard sale?

What's Your Fancy?
Series
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$1498

What's Your Fancy?

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Discover what makes everyone uniquely fancy in this charming tale.

Companion series

Fancy Nancy's Little Sister Series

4 books · Published 2017–2018

JoJo and the Big Mess
Series
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$1699

JoJo and the Big Mess

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

JoJo's messy pillow fight leads to an unexpected gift for Daddy.

JoJo and the Twins
Series
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$474

JoJo and the Twins

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A young girl navigates her new role as a big sister to twins.

Companion series

Nancy Clancy Series

8 books · Published 2012–2017

#4
Secret of the Silver Key
#4 in Series
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$574

Secret of the Silver Key

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2014

A young girl discovers a mysterious silver key in her new desk and sets out to uncover its secrets.

#5
Star of Stage and Screen
#5 in Series
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$674

Star of Stage and Screen

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2015

A young girl overcomes her stage fright with the help of her sister during a school performance.

From the same world

In-Universe Books

1 book · Published 2025

Besties for Eternity
Series
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$1899

Besties for Eternity

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

Nancy's new friendship faces a test when her best friend returns. Can she balance both?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Fancy Nancy series?

There are 36 books in the Fancy Nancy series. It began with Fancy Nancy in 1987, and the newest book, Besties for Eternity, was published in 2025.

What ages are the Fancy Nancy books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Fancy Nancy to life.

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Jane O'Connor

Author
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02

Robin Preiss Glasser

Illustrator
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