Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy

I was afraid this was going to be something along the lines of Paris Hilton with a little teacup sized pooch... I was glad my fears were wrong :)

Posh Puppy, Posh Puppy, Posh Puppy... can there be a better alliteration for a 6-year-old?! Flora wanted this Fancy Nancy book so badly that she dipped into her personal funds to pay the extra above what I had given her for the Scholastic Book Fair. This book taps into the deep yearning children

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have for things that have caught their fancy. It also is a great a way of dealing with disappointment when things can't be how they imagined they would.

For parents, it is a reminder to take these yearnings seriously. I loved how Nancy's parents agreed to take their friends special puppy so Nancy could see for herself on unsuited it was for their family.

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I love Fancy Nancy books, and this book is about Nancy who gets a puppy. She dresses the puppy up, and makes it "posh." She sets up a dog show so other can show off their pets and she can show off hers.

I am a huge fan of the Fancy Nancy books, and "Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy" is not exception. Nancy is a little girl who likes to dress fancy and use fancy words like "ensembles" and "posh". In this story, Nancy and her family are planning to get a dog, but Nancy is particular in the kind of dog

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she wants to get (a fancy one, of course!).

The language used in this books is wonderful. Nancy uses high vocabulary and French words which she translates and explains to the reader. This is a great way to increase a child's vocabulary. Because of the translations, the text is simple enough for a read aloud to children ages 3 and up, and independent reading for children second grade and up. However, the story and illustrations are more appealing to girls than boys.

The illustrations are very colorful and detailed, yet not overwhelming. There is a lot of white background that make the illustrations clear. Also, the illustrations do a great job matching the text.

If you enjoyed this book, try the other Fancy Nancy books. Also, try the Angelina Ballerina books by Katharine Holabird.

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In “Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy”, Fancy Nancy gets her first dog. She wants a fancy breed like the dog her neighbor has, but after puppy-sitting Nancy realizes that maybe it’s not the perfect kind of dog for her family. The family ends up adopting a fancy dog named Frenchy from the local

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shelter. Along the way, Nancy learns some things about how to take care of a dog and make sure it is happy.

The “Fancy Nancy” books are an excellent example of the ways in which picture books can sometimes be more beneficial than early chapter books – Nancy loves to use big words and then explain what they mean or how to pronounce them; these books are entertaining and educational (without kids realizing it). Fancy Nancy is a fun character and girls especially will love following her exploits. PreK – 1st grade.

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I adored this book as will many kindergarten through second grade children. Fancy Nancy is part of a series about a little girl named Nancy who likes to dress-up and as she says “be fancy.” In this book Nancy wants to adopt a dog and she wants a fancy dog like her neighbor’s Papillion. What I

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thought that was extremely creative was that this book tries to expand children’s vocabulary a fun way. It even uses and explain French words! Since it has a lot of pink and girly themes to it, boys may not find it as intriguing as girls do. In addition, the vocabulary might be too complex for younger children to read by themselves, but the pictures are fun and colorful. Overall, a real treat for Fancy Nancy fans. I highly recommend it.

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Use for a variety of elementary grade levels, but mostly Pre-K through grade 2. Young children will enjoy hearing the "fancy" language and looking at the detailed illustrations. Older children will enjoy using for plays, story writing, etc. The story is about a little girl named Nancy who is all

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about being fancy. When her parents talk about getting a dog, Nancy insists on the family getting a fancy little papillon dog. But after dog-sitting the neighbor's papillon, Nancy and her family decide that a big dog may be better suited for them. Nancy learns to not judge by looks alone. Addresses issues of judging a book by its cover, individuality, and being true to who you are. Use in Pre-K through grade 2 for developing visual thinking skills and vocabulary. In higher grades, have students write their own stories related to the story or use for plays.

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The sequel to the original Fancy Nancy. This one is about picking out the perfect dog for a family. Sometimes, the fanciest dog is not the best one. Another great book, especially for posh little girls.

This is a cute and energetic book about a girl who wants a fancy dog. The way the writters adds "that's a fancy word for..." is so fun for a child to learn those bigger words.
It is a book that should be read to a child, a child reading by themselves will have a hard time (in my opinion) with

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getting the story to flow, which is what makes this such a fun and exciting book.
If an adult reads, this story is good for kids of any age.

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The sequel to the original Fancy Nancy. This one is about picking out the perfect dog for a family. Sometimes, the fanciest dog is not the best one. Another great book, especially for posh little girls.

Summary:
In this Fancy Nancy adventure, Nancy decides she wants a specific and fancy puppy! She tries to convince her family that a particularly fancy dog is right for them. The family decides to babysit the neighbors dog and it turns into a disaster! Fancy is very disappointed that it isn't going

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to work out with a fancy dog. After a very sad dinner that night, the family decides to stop by the animal shelter to take a look around. Fancy and her family are very happy to find the perfect dog for everyone!

Personal Reaction:
I am a big Fancy Nancy fan. When reading any of her adventures, you can picture yourself in your own tutu and lots of jewelry. I particularly enjoyed this book because I remember the first time my family got a dog. I had a the perfect dog in my mind but of course, it wasn't the right fit for our family. Just like Nancy's family, we found the perfect dog for us, though.

Extension Ideas:
Hold a classroom discussion about some of their experiences with animals. Ask students to share their stories about their own pets or times that they have cared for someone else's animal. Come up with a list of responsibilities that come along with having a pet.

Give students the opportunity to research different breeds of dogs. Give them a list to start from and then at the end of the research session. Have them do a short report on a dog that would be perfect for their family.

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I thought this was a very cute book. I could relate, once again, because there are two sisters. They're family is dog shopping, which we had once done when we were little. I thought it was very responsible of the parents to let Nancy dog sit before purchasing a dog, because it showed her

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responsibility and made her realize that small dogs just aren't for their family. The moral was a good one.

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Nancy in choosing a dog, has adventures with her neighbors dog, sister, and parents. The messy room, bright colors, and illustrations that run off of the page add to the hasty, bustling, nature of Nancy. Her stories are grounded in reality, her antics are those of a kind and thoughtful child, and

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this easily relates to children.

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I adore the Fancy Nancy books. Not only are they brightly illustrated, clever little stories, but they teach vocabulary in an easy to understand way. This story, once again, is an excellent addition to any one's collection of children's books.

I liked this book for many reasons. First, I love the language used in this book. The author uses many adjectives to describe things but then explains what they mean. For example, “I am ecstatic. That’s a fancy word for happy.)” I feel that this book can teach young children new and advanced

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words without making it boring because they are “fancy” words. Second, I like this story because at first Nancy wants a “fancy” dog that is an indoor dog. But after giving it a test round and pet sitting the neighbor’s dog, she realizes that it isn’t the right type of dog for her and her family. I think this sends a great message to young readers that what someone else has isn’t always what is right for you. Finally, I really enjoyed the illustrations in this book. They were full of life and had a lot of detail. Even though it may come across as too busy for some readers, the colors and details are very engaging and can at least attract a new reader to look into reading the book. Overall, this is a wonderful and engaging book that, I think, many children would love.

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One of a series about a little girl who is always looking to make herself seem or be "fancy". Good way for children to expand their vocabulary as Nancy is constantly using words that express everyday actions and things but are not always used by children.

In this volume about Nancy, she wants her

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parents to get her a dog but not just an ordinary dog but a "fancy" dog like their neighbours papillion. After babysitting the papillion and discovering it is not a dog that likes the rough and tumble life style of children' play, she settles on a more robust dog.

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Fancy Nancy returns in this second picture-book adventure, this time attempting to find the perfect pooch for herself and for her family. Although Nancy's fancy runs toward posh puppies, her family have simpler tastes. It is only after dog-sitting for her neighbor Mrs. Devine, who keeps a pampered

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Papillon named Jewel, that Nancy realizes that maybe she should look for other qualities - playfulness, energy, a friendly disposition - besides fanciness...

Like its predecessor, Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy pairs an engaging text - one which features a feisty young girl heroine with lots of character and just as much heart - with cute, colorful artwork. As always with the Fancy Nancy books, I appreciated the ways in which author Jane O'Connor worked some vocabulary lessons into her text, in the guise of the "fancy" words preferred by her heroine. I also (once again) enjoyed Robin Preiss Glasser's expressive illustrations. Recommended to all Fancy Nancy fans, and to anyone looking for picture-books about the process of selecting a canine companion.

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Nancy wants to adopt a special puppy so that she is no longer the only fancy member of her family, but after a day of puppy sitting a papillon, she realizes that being fancy is not always the most important thing.

Ok, so while processing books for the local library today, I realized that I have yet to review any kids books! The biggest reason for that, of course, is that I'm not a kid (anymore, LoL) but still, I am so often in contact, these days, with some of the newest books to hit KidLit, that I really

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ought to give them a little more coverage! Yes, I add them and the books from my childhood to my library on LibraryThing, but I tend to move on after that.

But seriously, where would I be without Madeleine, Paddington Bear, Little Critter, etc, etc, etc...
Parents, if your child has never read about one of those beloved characters, STOP. I don't care how old said children are now. Go shove those books under their noses.
NOW.

Ok, so one of the books that caught my eye today is, of course, this one :)

At first, I thought the illustrator was going to be Mary Engelbreit because of the font used for "Nancy", but no, the real illustrator, Robin Glasser, dinstinguishes herself just fine.
The pictures in this book are so meticulously crafted, so colorful, and so detailed, that I can't imagine any little girl who wouldn't love it!

Here's an example.

Little things, like how the "doghouse" is clearly made from a toaster box, really make this book stand out. On one page, even, Fancy Nancy's at her neighbor's, and the woman's arbor, which is filled with vines, has the word "DeVine" written on top. How cute is that?

And the writing is just as witty. I love that this book does not underestimate the intelligence of children. Fancy Nancy often uses words like exquisite, ensembles, decadent, etc, etc, etc... If the reader doesn't know what the word means, they quickly will, because FN always explains by saying, "...which is a fancy word for perfect/clothes...etc...)

You may also notice the Papillon calendar in the picture. As she often does, FN explains the meaning of the French word. Yes, a Papillon is a dog, but it is also the French word for "butterfly".
In fact, there are several small, French words here for kids to learn, as well.
And FN herself always learns a lesson.
Her adventures and the trouble her little flaws sometimes get her into give kids the classic moral lessons that we've come to expect from a children's book.

And yes, you KNOW that I loved that this particular Fancy Nancy adventure involves dogs :)

Had Fancy Nancy been around when I was growing up, I would have been exceedingly ecstatic (which are fancy words for very happy)!

PS: This review is also an entry on my blog :)

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