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Fancy Nancy

When Nancy picks flowers for Ms. Glass's surprise party, she is overjoyed--until she discovers an unpleasant surprise of her own! How could Nancy, practically a poison ivy expert, come down with something so unfancy?

In this hilarious new addition to the Fancy Nancy I Can Read series, Nancy realizes that even experts can always learn something new. With her boundless spirit and dynamic flair, Nancy is sure to leave young readers itching for more!

Date Added: 04/02/2018

Fancy Nancy and the Boy from Paris

There's a new boy in school, and he's from Paris.

Nancy cannot believe her luck. But this Parisian may not be as fancy as Nancy expects!

Date Added: 04/02/2018

Fancy Nancy and the Delectable Cupcakes

Nancy has been having a little trouble paying attention in class--but when it's time to get ready for the school bake sale, she is all ears. With Mom's help, Nancy remembers to follow all of the directions for a delectable batch of cupcakes . . . except for one very important detail!

Young readers will laugh out loud at Nancy's cupcake calamity in this funny I Can Read story!

Date Added: 04/02/2018

Fancy Nancy and the Late, Late, Late Night

Ooh la la!

Nancy is utterly fascinated by movie stars--and everybody knows that movie stars don't go to bed early!

Date Added: 04/02/2018

Fancy Nancy and the Mean Girl

Fancy Nancy has many talents, but running is not one of them. So when she is chosen for the Field Day relay team, she gets worried about letting her team down.

Date Added: 04/02/2018

Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet

Fancy Nancy is ready for the spotlight!

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 when another ballerina wins the coveted role of the mermaid, Nancy is stuck playing a dreary, dull tree.

Can Nancy bring fancy flair to her role, even though it isn't the one she wanted? And when disaster strikes right before the big ballet, who will step in to steal the spotlight?

From bestselling duo Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser comes a fancy, frilly ballet story with a lot of heart. Tiny fans will shout "Encore!" Picture descriptions present.

Date Added: 04/02/2018

Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy

Fancy Nancy is back! And when her family decides to get a dog, she's certain she can be fancier than ever. After all, a papillon--a small, delicate, fluffy dog--is the ultimate accessory. But her family wants a large, plain dog. How unglamorous!

With Fancy Nancy's trademark humor and warmth, Nancy discovers that real fanciness does not depend simply on appearance but more on a genuine joie de vivre, which is a fancy phrase for having lots of fun.

Date Added: 04/02/2018

Fancy Nancy and the Sensational Babysitter

Nancy is tremendously excited about her new babysitter coming over. She has their whole evening planned out, from playing with Marabelle to dressing up in fancy ensembles. But things don't turn out quite as Nancy had planned!

Date Added: 04/02/2018

Fancy Nancy and the Too-Loose Tooth

Nancy is about to lose her first tooth, but if she can prevent it from falling out until she arrives at school she will get a special necklace from the nurse.

Date Added: 04/02/2018

Fancy Nancy at the Museum

Nancy's class is going on a trip to the museum, and Nancy wants to be extra fancy for the occasion. After a bumpy bus ride, she doesn't feel very well. Luckily for Nancy, her teacher, Ms. Glass, has a few fancy tricks of her own. Nothing can keep Nancy from making this trip magnifique! (That's a fancy French word for great!)

Date Added: 04/02/2018

Fancy Nancy, Poet Extraordinaire!

Ages 4-7

CALLING ALL POETS!

Fancy Nancy Clancy is so poetic, even her name rhymes.

And with limericks, couplets, free verse, and more, poetry is plenty fancy! So when her teacher Ms. Glass gives Nancy and her classmates an assignment to come up with their very own poems, Nancy is determined to write one that is superb. But what happens when she can't think of a good idea?

Complete with Nancy's very own poetry anthology, FANCY NANCY: POET EXTRAORDINAIRE! shows how a true love of words can be très fancy. Ooh la la! And with a little inspiration, which is fancy for something that helps you get good ideas, Fancy Nancy just might be a Poet Extraordinaire after all.

Date Added: 04/02/2018

Fancy Nancy's Elegant Easter

Nancy prepares an elegant Easter affair in this fancy new lift-the-flap book! Throwing a fabulous and fancy Easter party is a very big job--and Nancy and Bree are in charge of decorating! This book includes thirteen flaps that open to reveal hidden surprises that will delight all festive Fancy Nancy fans! Don't miss these other Fancy Nancy books!

Fancy Nancy The 100th Day of School

Fancy Nancy

Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy

Fancy Nancy's Absolutely Stupendous Sticker Book

Fancy Nancy Bonjour, Butterfly

Fancy Nancy Poison Ivy Expert

Fancy Nancy's Favorite Fancy Words

Fancy Nancy Heart to Heart

Fancy Nancy Halloween or Bust

Fancy Nancy Pajama Day

Fancy Nancy's Fashion Parade

Fancy Nancy's Glamorous Gift

Date Added: 04/02/2018

Fancy Nancy, Splendiferous Christmas

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 bought a brand-new sparkly tree topper with her own money and has been waiting for Christmas to come. But when things don't turn out the way Nancy planned, will Christmas still be splendiferous? In this merriest of stories from bestselling duo Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, Nancy proves once again that a little fancying up can go a long, festive way!

Date Added: 04/02/2018

Heart to Heart

Almost everything about Valentine's Day is fancy . . . especially with Fancy Nancy!

Mystery is in the air when Nancy receives a valentine from a secret someone. Join Nancy as she follows the clues to find out who it is--all in her trademark fabulous style, of course. Gorgeous stickers included!

Date Added: 04/02/2018

Nancy Clancy, Secret Admirer

Nancy Clancy and her best friend, Bree, have love on the brain--after all, they're learning about the human heart in science class! But when the girls decide to play matchmaker, nothing works out as planned. So the big question is: Will love conquer all?

Date Added: 08/11/2017

Nancy Clancy Sees the Future

Nancy Clancy is back in New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser's third Fancy Nancy chapter book, Nancy Clancy Sees the Future! Nancy thinks she may be able to read the future . . . and all signs point to her being a true clairvoyant--that's fancy for fortune-teller.

In this perfect follow-up to Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth and Nancy Clancy, Secret Admirer, Nancy tries her hand at fortune-telling but quickly learns it's a bit more complicated than she thought. Does Nancy really have special powers, or is it all just a coincidence?

Fancy Nancy fans will love joining Nancy Clancy in the latest edition to the chapter book series. The central theme of all the Nancy Clancy books shines through, showing the power of positive thinking.

Date Added: 08/11/2017

Ooh La La! It's Beauty Day

What better way to fancy Mom up for her birthday than to treat her to a super-deluxe beauty day created by Fancy Nancy herself?

It's a pampering paradise, and right in the backyard! With relaxing music, fragrant lotions, colorful nail polish and foamy mousse, Nancy gives her mom a total makeover. She even treats her mom to sumptuous refreshments and special entertainment. But when the pampering suddenly goes too far, has Nancy ruined her mom's big day?

Complete with tips and recipes for creating a super-deluxe beauty day of your own, FANCY NANCY: OOH LA LA! IT'S BEAUTY DAY will inspire budding beauty experts to open up shop and join in the tres deluxe fanciness!

Date Added: 04/02/2018

Tea Parties

Ages 4-7

You're invited!

Join in the fun with hostess extraordinaire Fancy Nancy! With a little imagination, you too can create an exquisite tea party that is perfect for your friends and family.

R.S.V.P. oui, oui, oui!

"Whenever you feel like celebrating, that's the perfect time for a tea party!" - FANCY NANCY

Now FANCY NANCY, hostess extraordinaire, shares all her favorite tea-party tips with you, from what to wear, which refreshments to serve, and how to make absolutely everything--even paper plates and plastic spoons--trés elegant! Before you can say "Ooh la la!" you too will be hosting tea parties that are the talk of the neighborhood!

Date Added: 04/02/2018