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Fancy Nancy (精装)
by Jane O'Connor
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Fancy, General, Ages 4-8, Children's book |
| Market price: ¥ 178.00
MSL price:
¥ 168.00
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MSL rating:
 Good for Gifts |
| MSL Pointer Review:
A book sure to appeal to girls' inner princesses-and inspire new ensembles and decor. |
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J. J. Porter (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-21 00:00>
"What is a fancy girl to do?" Read this book, that's what! Nancy is the literary embodiment of every girl need to beautify, glamorize and ultimately accessorize our worlds! In this adorable (that's a fancy way of saying "cute") book we meet Nancy (who loves to be fancy) and her very plain family. When Nancy gets a "stupendous" idea (that's a fancy word for "great") to teach her family to be fancy they can't wait to get started. This is a wonderful story that speaks to the heart of every little girl with a "fancy" flair. It tells us that it's ok to be a little different and to share ourselves with the ones we love most - and when things don't go exactly as we plan, our family is always there to pick us back up because they love us. Beautifully illustrated by Robin Priess Glasser, Jane O'Connor's story is brought to life and given another layer of depth that speaks to even the youngest of readers. This is my 3 year-olds favorite book, in fact she has given it as a gift to many of her friends. I will leave you with O'Connor's last lines to sum up this fantastic mother-daughter bonding experience. "And all I say back is, 'I love you.' Because there isn't a fancy - or better - way of saying that." |
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Erika Sorocco (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-21 00:00>
Nancy has always believed one very important thing: everything is better when it's fancy. However, when it comes down to it, Nancy is the only person in her family who has come to this realization. She's the one who wears a tiara everywhere she goes, orders sprinkles on her ice cream, uses French words in everyday conversations, and wears sparkly, studded shoes with all of her outfits. Now, however, Nancy believes that it's time to spread the fanciness through her family, and decides to teach them the main rules of being fancy, and change them for one enchanted evening, when Nancy will, most certainly, not be the only person who's fancy in her family.
Nancy is a precocious young girl, who quickly embraces all things fancy, and brings the reader flashbacks of the star of the enclosed series. Jane O'Connor has channeled her inner-six-year-old, and come out with a pint-sized Paris Hilton, who wants nothing more than to shine in a semi-boring world. The illustrations - by Robin Preiss Glasser - which accompany the lovely prose of this enchanting story truly bring the fancy world of Nancy to life. A charming tale that will bring the fanciness out in everyone.
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Julie Jordan Scott (MSL quote) , USA
<2006-12-21 00:00>
Fancy Nancy is a book I can relate too, even thirty plus years after being a little girl who would have loved to have my "fanciness" appreciated by my family! I appreciate the wisdom and creativity of our little protagonist - she is a good peer role model for the young picture-book set.
I am buying two copies - one for my seventy-three year old mother who is a Fancy Nancy herself and also for myself... my children may borrow it to read, but I will keep it in my room to read-aloud and laugh and laugh and laugh!
Oh - a special nod, too, for the "fancy" illustrations. Loved each and every one. |
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C. Perlman (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-21 00:00>
Maybe not every, but most girls, young and old, are going to relate to this Nancy. She has style and a mind of her own, and isn't afraid to show and share it! She's so cute and funny and in the end, a real girl, like us all, with a simple message that it doesn't matter if you put it out there when those who love you support you no matter if you fall flat on your face! |
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Carolyn Rowe Hill (MSL quote), Michigan
<2006-12-21 00:00>
After running across Fancy Nancy while surfing amazon.com, I went to Borders Bookstore to see it in the flesh and was instantly captivated. It's a good-sized picture book with the most remarkable illustrations imaginable! There's even glitter incorporated into the book's cover. Having a "fancy nancy" granddaughter who turns five later this month, it will make the perfect gift (and if I ever need an illustrator I'm calling on Robin Priess Glasser!!).
Jane O'Connor's story is about a little girl who loves being fancy (you should see her room!). No one seems to understand that lace-trimmed shoes do help her play soccer better, and sandwiches definitely taste better with frilly toothpicks stuck in them; but, Nancy eventually convinces her unfancy family to fancy up and go out to dinner one evening. They all have a great time until disaster falls (well, not really a big deal in the scheme of things, but certainly so to a very young fancy lady). She finds out her family still loves her even when they all end up covered in ice cream sundaes...oops, I mean parfaits. She also learns that there's no fancy way to tell someone you love him/her, except to say, "I love you."
This book is precious beyond words. I'm having second thoughts about parting with it. I might have to get another copy for my little one. Oh yes, and it's up for a Quill award (consumer choice award)in the best children's illustrated book category. The awards take place this very next week (Oct 10) in New York City.
One thing I know for sure: I know how I'm going to fancy up my black pumps when my husband and I go steppin' out tonight!
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