*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
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 12/01/2005
Series: Fancy Nancy
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.9lbs
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: 2006 Quill Awards Nominee - Children's Illustrated
Award: 2006 New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Award Winner - Picture Book
Award: 2007 Book Sense Book of the Year Award Honor Book - Children's Illustrated
Award: 2008 Nevada Young Readers' Award Nominee - Picture Book
Award: 2008 Monarch Award Third Place - Grades K-3
Award: 2008 Florida Children's Book Award Honor Book - Pre K - 2nd Grade
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards Nominee - Grades K-3
Award: 2008 Colorado Children's Book Award Nominee - Picture Book
Award: 2008 Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award Nominee - Picture Book
Award: 2009 Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award Nominee - Grades K-3
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award Nominee - Picture Book
Award: 2008 Beehive Awards Nominee - Picture
Award: 2007 Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens Recommended - Up to Seven
Award: 2009 Golden Sower Award Honor Book - Primary


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 is an editor at a major publishing house who has written more than seventy books for children, including the New York Times bestselling Fancy Nancy series. She resides (that's fancy for lives) with her family in New York City.

Glasser, Robin Preiss: -

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