Fancy Nancy
By Jane O'Connor
The Story
A girl devoted to all things fancy — frilly clothes, sparkly shoes, and the fanciest words she can find — sets out to transform her plain, ordinary family into fancy company for one special evening.
Why It's Special
For the kid who insists on wearing a tutu to the grocery store, Nancy is proof that fancy isn't extra — it's essential.
- Big idea: Self-expression doesn't need permission, and the people who love you will happily get dressed up for it.
- Vibes: Sparkly, exuberant, and a little over the top — in the best way.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love dressing up and playing pretend
- enjoy learning fancy new vocabulary words
- are working on expressing their own style
- respond well to stories about family togetherness
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What are some of the fancy words Nancy uses, and what do they mean?
- Imagination: If you got to make your family fancy for one night, what would you have them wear?
- Real-life connection: What's the fanciest outfit you've ever worn, and where did you wear it?
- Feelings & empathy: Why do you think it mattered so much to Nancy for her family to be fancy too?
- Vocabulary & language: Can you think of a plain word and turn it into a fancier one, the way Nancy does?
