Fancy Nancy

*NOW A HIT TV SERIES ON DISNEY JUNIOR*

The 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

Author: Jane O'Connor
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 12/01/2005
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 11.28h x 9.45w x 0.36d
ISBN: 9780060542092
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 103067 / Fancy Nancy


Award: Book Sense Book of the Year Award - Honor Book
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee
Award: New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Award - Winner
Award: Golden Sower Award - Honor Book
Award: Nevada Young Readers' Award - Nominee
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Monarch Award - Third Place
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Florida Children's Book Award - Honor Book
Award: Quill Awards - Nominee
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Colorado Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award - Nominee
Award: Beehive Awards - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 12/15/2005 pg. 1326
Publishers Weekly 01/09/2006 pg. 53
School Library Journal 02/01/2006 pg. 108
Booklist 01/01/2006 pg. 118
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2006 pg. 278 - Recommended
New York Times 03/12/2006 pg. 24
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2006 pg. 313 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
O'Connor, Jane: -

Jane O'Connor was born and raised in the fabulous metropolis of New York City. That's where she still lives with her husband, Jim, although both their grown sons did something unfathomable (that means impossible to understand). They moved to the West Coast! Besides writing the Fancy Nancy series and other books for children, Jane spent her whole career as an editor at major publishing houses. Recently retired, she finds herself with something she never had before--free time to do whatever she pleases.

Glasser, Robin Preiss: -

Robin Preiss Glasser has illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including the bestselling Fancy Nancy series, Lambslide, Escape Goat, and Grand Jeté and Me: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids. She won the Children's Choice Award for Best Illustrator of the Year for Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet. Robin actually wore tiaras and tutus when she danced with the Pennsylvania Ballet. Now she happily spends her days in jeans, drawing. Robin and her family live in Southern California.