Book Review: Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy
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What Parents Should Know
Parents need to know this is the second of the
Fancy Nancy books. A young girl with a definite sense of
style learns the difference between being just fancy and being
unique, and the value of each.
Families can talk about all of the fancy words in this book: ecstatic, ensembles, spectacular, posh, exhausted, unique ... They can also discuss different breeds of dogs: What makes each different? What kind do they think would be best for Fancy Nancy and her family? Why was the papillon the wrong choice? What was different about the dog they did choose? What kind of dog would fit into your family best? Families might also discuss ways of making decisions. Why did Fancy Nancy's family disagree and how did they finally make their decision about which dog was best for them? Does your family ever disagree? How do you decide what is best?
Common Sense Media Review
Fancy Nancy definitely has a flair for living! She has that
kind of independent spirit you hope every kid will develop and
hold on to. Her exuberant, dramatic spirit exudes from this
book, from the fancy sparkling cover to each fancy page, and
until the fancy, heartwarming end.
FANCY NANCY AND THE POSH PUPPY is not just about wearing fancy dresses and acting glamorous. It's about making decisions and living with the consequences, the support of family members, working out differences, and giving people room to be themselves. It's also about enjoying the life that erupts around independent spirits, and having fun, even when things don't work out as you expected. And lastly, of course, it's about the words.
As in the first Fancy Nancy book, new, exciting words are thrown in to glam up the story, and the pages are packed with fancy details that are both frilly and humorous at the same time. Kids will enjoy the word play, the silly scenes, and of course, all of Nancy's very posh outfits. And, everyone will appreciate the way this story turns out.
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