Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly (Fancy Nancy) | Jane O'connor

Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly (Fancy Nancy) | Jane O'connor | Children's Book Review: Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly

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	Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly (Fancy Nancy) Jane O'connor HarperCollins, 2008 - 32 pages average customer review:based on 35 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Every bit as delectable as a box of candy!

Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly is filled with delicious details -- the story, the family relationships, and the magnificent illustrations that seem to have a life of their own, and characters that somehow spring to life with the economy of words necessary for a book for this age range.

I am a big Fancy Nancy fan, and seeing the reactions on a child's face while exploring this book makes it worth every single penny. Quite simply, this is a book not to be missed (much like the other books in the series!)

Recommended!

Children's Book Review: Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly

absolutely adore this picture book. The artwork is lavish and the use of language is divine, making it a feast for the eyes and the ears.

Glasser's technical ability is stunning as her detailed illustrations enrich the stories theme and adds depth to an already charming story. In one scene Fancy Nancy models her fancy butterfly costume for her younger sister. In the background three pictures (evidently drawn by Fancy Nancy herself) hang on the wall. The descriptive caption in the first picture reads "PLAIN Caterpillar," the second reads "EVEN PLAINER cocoon," and finally, the third reads "FANCY Butterfly." In the foreground, Fancy Nancy stretches up on her tippy toes, a blanket puddled around her feet. Her little sister sits on the floor completely wrapped in another blanket, watching Fancy Nancy with an expression of obvious admiration. This adorable image suggests that Fancy Nancy is just starting to emerge from the cocoon that still swaddles her younger sister, adding a subtext to O'Connor's narration.

O'Connor clearly understands the relationship children have with language. The author makes no attempt to talk down to her young readers. The story is liberally sprinkled with a plethora of fancy words, often defined by Fancy Nancy herself. Children love elaborate words and enjoy using them correctly. (I recall my kindergarten fascination with the word `obstinate'; a word that expressed so much more than just being `stubborn.')

Along with the challenging vocabulary, O'Connor's writing captures the ups and downs of pre-school emotion in all of its delightful detail and drama. Fancy Nancy is a character parents will recognize and small children can relate to. The theme of finding joy despite disappointment is one that will resonate with both reader and listener, and provides a platform for further discussion.

I highly recommend Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly. It's a delightful combination of rich art and literary expression.

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Fancy Nancy Book is Terrific

This book arrived the day before I had to take it out of state to my granddaughter. Thanks so much. It's in great condition and she just loves it.

We love Fancy Nancy!

Fancy Nancy is a favorite in this house. The book is well written of course and has beautiful pics just like all the other ones.

So cute

This book was given to my daughter as a gift and it is now one of our favorites. My 5 year old daughter loves it because she relates to the story easily and the illustrations are so fun. I love it because of the wonderful way it relates good values to her. We can't wait for more books in this series!

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