Fancy Nancy by Jane O'Connor, illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser.
2005. 32 pgs. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers. 9780060542092. Format
reviewed: Hardcover.
Annotation: Nancy tries to
make everything in her life more fancy, from her clothes, to her food, her
behavior- and even the words she uses.
Reaction: Nancy’s attempts to act sophisticated, and offering to teach
her parents how to be fancier, is adorable. When Nancy’s family dresses up to
go out to dinner, and a major accident happens as a result of Nancy’s fancy
outfit, the love of her family shines through. Her choice of French words in
place of English words also reflects the imaginative play of the little girl. The
illustrations embody the choices a young girl would make to make herself more
fancy- from choosing to wear large hats, poufy clothes, sunglasses, high heels,
and always have accessories.
Primary early literacy skills: Vocabulary. The book makes vocabulary
fun and accessible by not only using a big word- like stupendous- but also
providing a definition that children can understand within the narrative
itself.
Recommended ages: Ages 3 and older.
Tags/themes: Dress up, Manners, Costumes, Imagination, Individuality.
Book series site: www.fancynancyworld.com
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