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By Laurent Moreau. 2015
Sometimes there's more to family than meets the eye....Animals of all kinds take center stage in this unique exploration of…
a very unusual family. An older brother is strong and respected, just like an elephant. A mother is stately and beautiful, but she prefers not to stand out--a tall feat for a giraffe! How are animals like humans, and humans like animals? Readers of all ages will delight in Laurent Moreau's richly rendered, thought-provoking illustrations, and then they will entertain perhaps the most wildly illuminating question of all: What makes you special?By Scott M. Cohn. 2015
The second title in the uproarious Daddy Series may be the first kid-friendly, kid-safe picture book about bad language!Features Read-Aloud/Read…
to Me functionality, where available.Daddies know all kinds of fun words, but how can a kid know which words are good and which ones are BAD? In this refreshingly authentic story that will resonate with every modern family, one little girl takes Daddy's accidental language lessons to school...and learns a very different lesson from her teacher!By Shelley Pearsall. 2006
Based on a true story, All of the Above is the delightful and suspenseful story of four inner city students…
and their quest to build the world's largest tetrahedron. Weaving together the different personal stories of the kids, their teacher, and the community that surrounds them, award-winning author Shelley Pearsall has written a vividly engaging story about the math, life and good-tasting barbecue. Filled with unexpected humor, poignant characters and quiet brilliance, All of the Above is a surprising gem.By Jane O'Connor. 2011
It's spring vacation and Fancy Nancy is feeling glum because her best friend Bree, is out of town. Luckily, it's…
Nancy's mom to the rescue! She brings home a brand new set of glitter markers. Nancy puts her trademark flair to tres creative use and devotes herself to becoming a serious artist (or artiste, as the French say). After all, everything about being an aspiring artist is fancy, fancy, fancy--especially when inspiration strikes!By Taro Gomi. 2018
Little Truck is setting out to explore! He's going fast, climbing hills, and braving tunnels, being just the right amount…
of careful along the way. But no matter how far he goes, his caring parent is never far behind. This ebook by beloved author-illustrator Taro Gomi is perfect for toddlers moving onwards and upwards to big adventures.By Jane O'Connor. 2009
When Nancy picks flowers for Ms. Glass's surprise party, she is overjoyed--until she discovers an unpleasant surprise of her own!…
How could Nancy, practically a poison ivy expert, come down with something so unfancy? In this hilarious new addition to the Fancy Nancy I Can Read series, Nancy realizes that even experts can always learn something new. With her boundless spirit and dynamic flair, Nancy is sure to leave young readers itching for more!By Jane O'Connor. 2010
Nancy thinks that Bree's new glasses are simply spectacular. After all, they are lavender. They are glittery. And best of…
all, they come in a silver case. So when Bree tells Nancy all about her trip to the eye doctor, Nancy can't help but wonder if her own eyesight is perhaps getting a little blurry too . . . . With a glossary of Fancy Nancy's Fancy Words in the back, this addition to the Fancy Nancy I Can Read series is sure to delight young readers everywhere!By Jane O'Connor. 2010
By Jane O'Connor. 2010
What better way to fancy Mom up for her birthday than to treat her to a super-deluxe beauty day created…
by Fancy Nancy herself? It's a pampering paradise, and right in the backyard! With relaxing music, fragrant lotions, colorful nail polish and foamy mousse, Nancy gives her mom a total makeover. She even treats her mom to sumptuous refreshments and special entertainment. But when the pampering suddenly goes too far, has Nancy ruined her mom's big day? Complete with tips and recipes for creating a super-deluxe beauty day of your own, FANCY NANCY: OOH LA LA! IT'S BEAUTY DAY will inspire budding beauty experts to open up shop and join in the tres deluxe fanciness!By Jane O'Connor. 2013
Nancy Clancy is back in New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser's third Fancy Nancy chapter…
book, Nancy Clancy Sees the Future! Nancy thinks she may be able to read the future . . . and all signs point to her being a true clairvoyant--that's fancy for fortune-teller. In this perfect follow-up to Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth and Nancy Clancy, Secret Admirer, Nancy tries her hand at fortune-telling but quickly learns it's a bit more complicated than she thought. Does Nancy really have special powers, or is it all just a coincidence? Fancy Nancy fans will love joining Nancy Clancy in the latest edition to the chapter book series. The central theme of all the Nancy Clancy books shines through, showing the power of positive thinking.By Jane O'Connor. 2009
Nancy is determined to make the cover of her very first book report as fancy as she can, but she…
spends so much time on it that she has no time to write about the book.By Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser, Carolyn Bracken. 2016
Nancy Clancy learns all about starting a business and making a fortune in the seventh chapter book in the Nancy…
Clancy chapter book series by New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser! How great would it be to be wealthy--that's elegant for rich. Nancy Clancy sure thinks so, and with the help of her best friend, Bree, she sets out to make a fortune one way or another. But when things don't go as planned, Nancy learns something even more valuable--some of the best things in life are free.By Jane O'Connor. 2011
By Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser. 2010
Grand opening! Welcome to Fancy Nancy's Fabulous Fashion Boutique! Here you can find the fanciest almost-new outfits, accessories, jewelry, and…
lots more. There's even a necklace with real rhinestones for sale. Ooh la la! The fashion boutique is a huge success, but it's also Nancy's little sister's birthday. And when it starts to rain, her birthday party might be ruined! Nancy knows she has to come up with an idea--a brilliant one--and fast. In this très chic story from bestselling duo Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, Nancy shows once again that sometimes all you need is a little improvising to turn a fiasco into something fancy. Image descriptions present.By Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser. 2017
From New York Times bestselling team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser comes the eighth and final installment of the…
Fancy Nancy chapter book series: Nancy Clancy and the Late-Breaking News! Nancy Clancy is working to be the star reporter of the Third Grade Gazette—that’s a fancy word for newspaper. When the latest issue comes out, Nancy and Bree decide the articles just aren’t interesting enough and set out to find some really exciting news to report on. But when Nancy overhears something she shouldn’t and the news gets out, she learns that a good reporter knows when to keep things confidential and may even get some surprising and unexpected news herself.By Jane O'Connor. 2009
For the fanciest girl around, the outdoors are out of this world! Fancy Nancy and her best friend, Bree, set…
out to explore the fascinating world of wildflowers, trees, leaves, birds, and, of course, butterflies in their exclusively glamorous Explorers' Club. With recipes for pinecone bird feeders and extra-fancy lemonade, an official club bird, and an exclusive map of the territory, Fancy Nancy is one Explorer Extraordinaire! Take a look at Nancy's very own enlightening discoveries and find out just how fancy the outdoors can be!By Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser. 2015
Nancy Clancy takes the field in New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser's sixth Nancy Clancy…
chapter book. Normally Nancy doesn't like dressing like everyone else. But wearing a soccer team uniform--well, that's different. Nancy adores being on the Green Goblins--she loves cheering for her teammates, sharing refreshments, and painting her fingernails bright green before every game. If only she wasn't cursed with slow legs! All Nancy wants is to be mediocre--or maybe even a little better than average. Will she reach her goal? Here's a brand-new chapter book with plenty of humor and sports action, written expressly for kids like Nancy who aren't the star of their team. Fans of Fancy Nancy will love joining Nancy Clancy in the latest edition to the chapter book series!By Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser. 2015
Nancy Clancy is ready for her close-up in the fifth chapter book in the Nancy Clancy chapter book series by…
the New York Times bestselling team of Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.It's Nancy's time to shine as she takes center stage in the school play! There's no way Nancy will get stuck in the chorus again this year--she's been practicing guitar for months and her audition was superb. So when Nancy gets a callback, she's overwhelmed with joy! But after Nancy's performance during the play is captured on a video that gets posted on YouTube, it seems her stardom has gone viral. Will Nancy's humiliation get the best of her, or will she find a way to embrace her newfound fame? Fans of Nancy Clancy will enjoy watching Nancy sparkle in the spotlight in her latest chapter book. The central theme of all the Nancy Clancy books shines through, showing the power of positive thinking.By Jane O'Connor. 2012
Nancy is about to lose her first tooth, but if she can prevent it from falling out until she arrives…
at school she will get a special necklace from the nurse.By Jane O'Connor. 2011
Fancy Nancy thinks that everything in the sky is simply stellar, from the sun and the moon to the stars…
-and their constellations (that's 'a fancy word for the shapes that stars make!). So nothing could make her happier than a special sleepover under the stars with her dad and her little sister, JoJo. Together Nancy and JoJo wish on stars, moon bathe, and even eat astronaut ice cream! But when rain clouds cover up the stars, what's a stellar stargazer to do? Picture descriptions present.