Fancy Nancy by Jane O'Connor Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Fancy Nancy
Book Review: Completely and utterly charming!:5++
Summary: 5 Stars
After running across Fancy Nancy while surfing amazon.com, I went to Borders Bookstore to see it in the flesh and was instantly captivated. It's a good-sized picture book with the most remarkable illustrations imaginable! There's even glitter incorporated into the book's cover. Having a "fancy nancy" granddaughter who turns five later this month, it will make the perfect gift (and if I ever need an illustrator I'm calling on Robin Priess Glasser!!).
Jane O'Connor's story is about a little girl who loves being fancy (you should see her room!). No one seems to understand that lace-trimmed shoes do help her play soccer better, and sandwiches definitely taste better with frilly toothpicks stuck in them; but, Nancy eventually convinces her unfancy family to fancy up and go out to dinner one evening. They all have a great time until disaster falls (well, not really a big deal in the scheme of things, but certainly so to a very young fancy lady). She finds out her family still loves her even when they all end up covered in ice cream sundaes...oops, I mean parfaits. She also learns that there's no fancy way to tell someone you love him/her, except to say, "I love you."
This book is precious beyond words. I'm having second thoughts about parting with it. I might have to get another copy for my little one. Oh yes, and it's up for a Quill award (consumer choice award)in the best children's illustrated book category. The awards take place this very next week (Oct 10) in New York City.
One thing I know for sure: I know how I'm going to fancy up my black pumps when my husband and I go steppin' out tonight!
Carolyn Rowe Hill
Book Review: Creepy Cover
Summary: 2 Stars
The pictures inside and the story may be uber-cute but doesn't anyone find the cover picture a little bit JonBenet Ramsey creepy? It's basically what makes me reluctant to give this to any little girl.Book Review: Cute & Fancy
Summary: 5 Stars
A great kid's book full of cute and colorful illustrations depicting a fun and whimsical young lady sure to please the younguns out there. Good way to get the kids to start reading at an early age. Books are awesome!Book Review: Cute book!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a very cute book that any child in the 5-8 year range will really enjoy. It has wonderful colorful illustrations and the word play is lively. I'm a closet kid's book junkie and this is a welcome addition to my collection. The lessons of love and empathy are universal.Book Review: Cute, cute, cute!
Summary: 5 Stars
The little diva in your life will love Fancy Nancy! I bought her as an alternative to all the Corporate Princess stuff out there and my 4-year-old niece adore her! Well writeen children's books with great art are treasures. Snap this one up for your favorite fancy gal today!