Fancy Nancy's Favorite Fancy Words: From Accessories to Zany [Hardcover]

Jane O'Connor (Author), Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Fancy Nancy

Fancy Words Are Simply Fascinating!

From everyone's favorite fancy girl comes an alphabetical guide to enhancing vocabulary. Why say beautiful when there are fancy words like gorgeous and glamorous? Instead of hello, try bonjour, which is French and so much fancier. An umbrella will keep you dry, but a parasol will make you feel like a Hollywood movie star!

With this helpful A-to-Z guide, Fancy Nancy shows that making plain words into fancy ones is not only educational, it's fun!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2—Nancy is back, and here she encourages her audience to use some "fancy" words. Arranged alphabetically with usually one entry per letter, the terms are introduced. For example, "Fiasco—a big flop, a disaster. I dropped all the parfaits. What a fiasco!" Instead of dogs, Nancy uses "canine" and substitutes "excursion" for trip. Other fun-filled suggestions include "boa," "tiara," and "wardrobe." The energetic, colorful illustrations entice readers to add sparkle to their conversations and writings.—Linda Staskus, Parma Regional Library, OH
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From Booklist

Fancy Nancy’s many fans will want this alphabetically organized list of fancy words. Designed to expand vocabulary, the book places one new word and its definition on a page, then offers a sentence to show its use in context. For instance, accessories is defined as “fancy extra stuff.” The sentence, which explains that Nancy has more fancy stuff than anybody else in the world, is bolstered by an ink-and-watercolor illustration, featuring Nancy covered in bows and boas, ribbons and wrappings. The vocabulary builders include great words—such as improvise and parasol—but kids will have fun with the concept, too. Grades K-2. --Ilene Cooper

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (April 22, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061549231
• ISBN-13: 978-0061549236
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,803 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jane O'Connor is the author of more than thirty books for children, including the New York Times bestselling Fancy Nancy series, illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser, and the Nina, Nina Ballerina stories, illustrated by Dyanne Disalvo-Ryan. Fancy Nancy was nominated for the Quill Award for Best Picture Book in 2007. The Emperor's Silent Army: Terra Cotta Warriors of Ancient China won Booklist's Best Nonfiction Book for Young Readers in 2000. Jane has two grown sons. She was born, bred and still lives in New York City with her husband and their canine companion, Arrow.

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute Book!, April 22, 2008

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This review is from: Fancy Nancy's Favorite Fancy Words: From Accessories to Zany (Hardcover)

This book is really cute, as are all of the Fancy Nancy books. There is one word for each letter of the alphabet - one letter (word) per page - each word is beautifully illustrated. The book is smaller than the regular Fancy Nancy books, it's a little smaller than a sheet of notebook paper.

The words are the usual "fancy" words that Nancy uses. As for learning, I would recommend this for younger (3yr - 6yr) children. For enjoyment -the illustrations are my favorite - this book is great for all ages =)

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ooh la la! Fancy Nancy teaches vocabulary, April 26, 2008

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This review is from: Fancy Nancy's Favorite Fancy Words: From Accessories to Zany (Hardcover)

Instead of a story, this charming Fancy Nancy book is an A-to-Z list of expressive words sure to expand your child's vocabulary. Don't be surprised if you hear your little girl tell you she yearns for a gorgeous -- not understated -- wardrobe, complete with accessories such as a lavender boa, a glamorous tiara and a monogrammed parasol. That one sentence includes 11 of the fancy words in this hardback.

Illustrations are always the heart of a Fancy Nancy book, and this one's no exception. Expressive pen and ink over brilliant watercolor, they not only bring Nancy's imaginative world to life, but are also loaded with teeny little details. You, or your child, can look at each page for a long time.

Nancy would approve of the cover. It's very fancy, with glossy glittery sparkles on the artwork and the words. When you take off the paper sleeve, the cover has the same artwork but without the sparkles.

Some other good Fancy Nancy books:
Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly
Fancy Nancy at the Museum
Fancy Nancy and the Boy from Paris
Fancy Nancy Loves! Loves!! Loves!!!
Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fancy Nancy's Favorite Fancy Words, May 19, 2008

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This review is from: Fancy Nancy's Favorite Fancy Words: From Accessories to Zany (Hardcover)

This book is beautiful, there are sparkles on the dust cover, and the artwork is so fabulous. I can't wait to give it to my grand daughter who is three, and loves Fancy Nancy Dearly! I highly recommend this for any little girl, it is so gorgeous.