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Fancy Nancy

By Jane O’Connor
Series: Fancy Nancy
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Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor follows the delightful adventures of a young girl who adores all things fancy. Nancy brings her unique flair and enthusiasm for the extravagant into everyday life, from her wardrobe to simple tasks. Her playful quest to transform her family into fancy connoisseurs leads to charming and humorous situations that highlight individuality and creativity.
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You might enjoy this book if you love stories about imaginative children who embrace the art of being fancy in everyday life. Young readers who appreciate delightful and colourful illustrations, as well as characters with a flair for creativity and fashion, will find this book particularly appealing. It's perfect for fostering a child's sense of individuality and creativity.

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The fanciest New York Times No 1 best seller ever!

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The fanciest New York Times No 1 best seller ever!

Meet Fancy Nancy, who believes that less is definitely NOT more when it comes to dressing up and being fabulous!

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.

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    The fanciest New York Times No 1 best seller ever! Meet Fancy Nancy, who believes that less is definitely NOT more when it comes to dressing up and being fabulous! 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...
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    Fancy Nancy and the Wedding of the Century sees Fancy Nancy back in a magical new story about little girls' favourite dolls... and not so favourite little sisters! When Fancy Nancy's little sister JoJo gives Nancy's favourite doll a tattoo, Fancy Nancy is livid (that's fancy for très angry and upset)! Even worse, it's in permanent marker – that means...
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    In this collection of 12 fabulous stories from New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, Fancy Nancy enjoys a field trip to the aquarium, meets a new friend from Paris, celebrates pajama day at school, and more! With each story timed to be a five-minute read, this storybook collection makes anytime the perfect time for fancy...
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    Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet is back again, this time with a dancing theme for all of those tiny tutu-wearing fans! Fancy Nancy and her best friend, Bree, couldn’t be more excited about their upcoming dance show. After all, it’s all about mermaids and who knows how to be a fancy, glamorous mermaid better than Fancy Nancy herself? But...
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    No one does fancy quite like Nancy! Featuring six different stories about everyone’s favourite fancy girl, Fancy Nancy Storybook Favorites is the perfect addition to any collection. From class trips to book reports, Nancy always knows just the right way to make the ordinary extraordinary. Now includes a sticker sheet! This reading collection includes: Fancy Nancy and the Late, Late,...
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    Ooh la la—five fabulous Fancy Nancy books in one box set for readers on the go! From staying up late to throwing a birthday party for Frenchy to learning new ballet dance moves and more, no one brings pizzazz quite like Nancy! From the New York Times bestselling team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser comes a set of 8x8...
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    Fancy Nancy makes a new friend and discovers the true meaning of friendship in this dazzling picture book from the New York Times bestselling duo Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser! For Nancy, a long weekend means fun, fun, and more fun with her best friend, Bree. But, alas! Bree will be away visiting her grandmother, leaving Nancy forlorn—that’s a...
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    Join Fancy Nancy in a fabulous story about friendship and sharing, complete with fancy stickers! Fancy Nancy and the Dazzling Jewels follows Fancy Nancy as she finds her jewellery boxes overflowing with jewels! (That’s a fancy way of saying she can’t even close them.) But when she and her friend Bree decide to have a jewellery swap, Nancy begins to...
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    Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy is back! And this time she wants to be fancier than ever! Nancy is over the moon when her family decide to get a dog. She dreams of having a papillon – a small, delicate, fluffy dog – by her side. This will be the ultimate accessory! But her family have other ideas. They...
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  • Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas
    Now available in paper-over-board, a beautiful Christmas picture book featuring Fancy Nancy! What could be fancier than Christmas? Presents with elegant wrapping paper, festive decorations, Christmas cookies with sprinkles—and who could forget the tree? After all, there is no such thing as too much tinsel. Ooh la la! This year, Nancy is especially excited about decorating the Christmas tree. She...
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  • Oodles of Kittens
    Fancy Nancy returns in a purr-fect story about felines, canines, and making new four-legged friends! It’s raining cats and dogs, when all of a sudden… Nancy hears a strange sound coming from outside! Nancy and Bree decide to investigate, and what do they find? Lo and behold! It’s oodles of adorable kittens! (Oodles is fancy for a lot.) After finding...
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Fancy Nancy by Jane O'Connor is described by reviewers as an utterly charming and magical children's book that is perfect for young girls. It is praised for its innocence and appeal, with readers expressing a desire to gift it to others.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007253463

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Jane O'Connor has always had a secret fondness for froufrou. An editor at a major publishing house, she has written more than thirty books for children. She lives with her family in the glamour capital of the world - New York City. Robin Preiss Glasser, who habitually sports glasses and jeans, discovered her "inner Nancy" while illustrating this book. "Wearing lace-trimmed socks helps me draw better," she says. She has illustrated many books and lives in Southern California with her family and tiara collection.

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  • Fancy Nancy and the Butterfly Birthday
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