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Explore the Fancy Nancy series by Jane O'Connor with books in reading order, short summaries, and a guide to Nancy's stories, friendships, and adventures.

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Fancy Nancy books in publication order

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1

Fancy Nancy

by Jane O’Connor

2005

Nancy loves elaborate clothes, decorations, and words, but her family's ordinary habits disappoint her. Determined to share her enthusiasm, she teaches them how to be fancy and prepares everyone for a dressed-up outing together.

2

Fancy Nancy And The Posh Puppy

by Jane O’Connor

2007

Nancy wants a delicate papillon when her family decides to get a dog, but everyone else prefers a larger, plainer pet. Their search challenges her ideas about appearances and what makes a companion special.

3

This reusable sticker book invites readers to help Nancy organize a tea party. Dresses, treats, and decorative details let children add their own touches to the pages as they explore her enthusiasm for making everyday things fancy.

4

Fancy Nancy's Glamorous Gift

by Jane O’Connor

2007

This gift edition packages the original Fancy Nancy story with a boa, stickers, and a tiara. Nancy's campaign to teach her family about fancy living comes with accessories that invite readers to dress up alongside her.

5

Bonjour, Butterfly

by Jane O’Connor

2008

Nancy eagerly anticipates Bree's butterfly birthday party, only to learn it clashes with her grandparents' anniversary celebration. Furious at missing the fun, she must face disappointment and consider whether a family outing can offer its own surprises.

6

Nancy is delighted when a new classmate arrives from Paris, imagining someone who shares her love of everything fancy. Meeting the boy challenges those expectations and gives her a chance to look beyond first impressions.

7

Nancy can't wait for Bree's butterfly birthday party, but her grandparents' anniversary celebration falls on the same day. Upset at missing her friend's festivities, she must face disappointment and give a different family outing a chance.

8

Fancy Nancy at the Museum

by Jane O’Connor

2008

Nancy dresses up for her class trip to the museum, determined to make the occasion special. A bumpy bus ride leaves her feeling sick, and her teacher's kindness becomes essential to rescuing the day she anticipated.

9

Fancy Nancy Sees Stars

by Jane O’Connor

2008

Nancy loves stars and knows the constellations, so a class visit to the planetarium seems perfect. Rain threatens her plans, leaving her to cope with disappointment and find another way to enjoy her interest in space.

10

Fancy Nancy's Fashion Parade!

by Jane O’Connor

2008

Nancy brings her love of sparkles, accessories, and elaborate outfits to a reusable sticker book. Readers join her fashion parade by arranging stickers and experimenting with the decorative details that make her clothing feel special.

11

Nancy introduces favorite words from A to Z, pairing definitions with examples that reflect her love of fanciness. This illustrated vocabulary guide lets readers explore expressive alternatives to everyday language, with a glossary for reference.

12

Let's Get Fancy Together!

by Jane O’Connor

2008

Nancy shares practical ways to add decorative touches to hair, dolls, and party invitations. Packaged with accessories in a carryall, this activity gift set invites readers to try her ideas and create their own fancy looks.

13

Poison Ivy Expert

by Jane O’Connor

2008

Nancy picks flowers for her teacher's surprise party, confident she knows how to avoid poison ivy. An itchy surprise tests that confidence and shows that even someone who considers herself an expert can still have things to learn.

14

Explorer Extraordinaire!

by Jane O’Connor

2009

Nancy and Bree form an Explorers' Club to investigate flowers, trees, birds, and butterflies. Their outdoor discoveries come with activities, including bird feeders and lemonade, inviting readers to share their curiosity about the natural world.

15

Fancy Nancy Halloween... or Bust!

by Jane O’Connor

2009

Nancy sees Halloween as a chance for everyone to dress up, including her usually plain parents. This holiday storybook includes stickers, bringing readers into her enthusiasm for costumes and the creative possibilities of the celebration.

16

Fancy Nancy Heart to Heart

by Jane O’Connor

2009

A valentine arrives for Nancy from someone who hasn't signed a name, turning the holiday into a mystery. She must work out who sent the message while enjoying the surprises that come with Valentine's Day.

17

This sticker collection gathers Nancy's favorite outfits, treats, people, and places. Readers can arrange the images on marked pages or decorate their own belongings, using her love of fancy details as a starting point for creative play.

18

Fancy Nancy's Elegant Easter

by Jane O’Connor

2009

Nancy and Bree take charge of decorating for an Easter party, a bigger task than it first appears. Lift-the-flap pages reveal surprises as readers follow the friends' efforts to make their holiday gathering feel special.

19

Nancy and Bree become paper dolls in a dress-up activity book featuring outfits and decorative stickers. Readers choose clothing combinations and add accessories, taking an active part in the friends' enthusiasm for personal style and creative play.

20

Pajama Day

by Jane O’Connor

2009

Nancy wears an elegant nightgown for Pajama Day, expecting a wonderful time at school. When Bree and Clara arrive in matching pajamas, she feels excluded and must figure out how to enjoy the day despite her disappointment.

21

Splendiferous Christmas

by Jane O’Connor

2009

Nancy eagerly awaits decorating the Christmas tree with a sparkling topper bought using her own money. When the festivities don't unfold as planned, she must consider what makes Christmas special beyond the decorations she loves.

22

Tea Parties

by Jane O’Connor

2009

Nancy offers ideas for hosting a tea party, from choosing clothes and refreshments to decorating ordinary tableware. Her guide combines imaginative preparations with manners, helping readers plan a gathering for the friends and family they invite.

23

The 100th Day of School

by Jane O’Connor

2009

Nancy wants to bring something imaginative to school for the hundredth-day celebration, but no idea seems special enough. As the deadline approaches, an unexpected source of inspiration makes her reconsider where meaningful projects can begin.

24

The Dazzling Book Report

by Jane O’Connor

2009

Nancy decorates her first book report with beads, fringe, and an elaborate border, proud of her artistic abilities. Writing about Sacajawea, she discovers that making an assignment look impressive may not be enough to complete it properly.

25

The Show Must Go On

by Jane O’Connor

2009

Nancy plans a song-and-dance act with Bree for the school talent show, but her teacher assigns her a different partner. Working with shy Lionel challenges her plans as they try to find something they can perform together.

26

A Flutter of Butterflies

by Jane O’Connor

2010

Nancy and Bree plan a butterfly celebration in a reusable sticker book. Readers help arrange the festivities, combining the friends' interest in butterflies with the decorative touches that make their shared activities feel especially fancy.

27

Every Day Is Earth Day

by Jane O’Connor

2010

Learning about Earth Day makes Nancy determined to help her family care for the environment every day. Her constant reminders soon create trouble at home, challenging her to balance an important cause with consideration for others.

28

Nancy looks forward to baking cupcakes for a school sale and wants them to be delicious. Her excitement competes with the need to follow her mother's directions, and failing to pay attention brings trouble in the kitchen.

29

Nancy opens a boutique selling her almost-new clothes, jewelry, and accessories. Its success coincides with her little sister's birthday, and rain threatens the party, forcing Nancy to find a creative way to rescue the celebration.

30

Mrs. DeVine's movie-star memorabilia inspires Nancy to copy a glamorous Hollywood lifestyle, including staying up late. The next day's tiredness threatens her enjoyment of a promised surprise and challenges her ideas about being a star.

31

Nancy eagerly plans dolls, dress-up, and a tea party with her new teenage babysitter, Alex. Discovering that Alex is a boy upsets those expectations and gives her a chance to reconsider what makes a good babysitter.

32

Fancy Nancy Petite Library

by Jane O’Connor

2010

This four-book collection follows Nancy through Pajama Day, a talent show, the hundredth day of school, and Earth Day. Her classroom adventures combine friendship problems, creative challenges, and environmental enthusiasm in stories for beginning readers.

33

Nancy's sale of clothes and accessories becomes a successful little boutique just as her sister's birthday arrives. When rain threatens the party, she needs an imaginative solution to keep the celebration from becoming a disappointment.

34

Nancy's activity collection mixes word games with stickers and creative projects. Readers can invent stories, assemble constellations, and explore butterflies, bringing her interests in language and decoration into activities they complete and personalize themselves.

35

My Family History

by Jane O’Connor

2010

Nancy invents details about her great-grandfather to make a school family-history report seem more exciting. When she learns her grandfather will hear her read it, she faces the consequences of replacing ordinary facts with a fancier story.

36

Ooh La La! It's Beauty Day

by Jane O’Connor

2010

Nancy creates a backyard beauty day to celebrate her mother's birthday, complete with lotions, refreshments, and entertainment. Her pampering plans threaten to go too far, while accompanying recipes and tips let readers try related activities themselves.

37

Poet Extraordinaire!

by Jane O’Connor

2010

Nancy and her classmates explore poetry and prepare their own poems for Family Day at school. Their shared project brings her interest in expressive words into a new form, inviting readers to consider writing poems too.

38

Spectacular Spectacles

by Jane O’Connor

2010

Nancy admires Bree's glittery lavender glasses and their silver case so much that she wants a pair herself. Hearing about Bree's eye examination gives her an idea, raising questions about whether she really needs spectacles.

39

Aspiring Artist

by Jane O’Connor

2011

With Bree away during spring vacation, Nancy feels lonely until her mother brings home glitter markers. She turns toward art, experimenting with portraits, collages, and splatter paintings as she explores ways to express her imagination.

40

Express Yourself

by Jane O’Connor

2011

Nancy asks readers to help make her world fancier through drawing and coloring. Open-ended activities offer chances to decorate her room, neighborhood, clothes, and pets, encouraging participants to bring their own ideas to each page.

41

Fancy Nancy and the Mean Girl

by Jane O’Connor

2011

Nancy worries about joining the school Field Day relay because running isn't her strength. Having an unkind classmate on her team adds pressure, and her father's support helps her face the challenge and speak up for herself.

42

Nancy dreams of playing a glamorous mermaid in her ballet class's show, but she's cast as a tree instead. She must cope with jealousy and find a way to bring enthusiasm to a role she didn't want.

43

Fancy Nancy's Haunted Mansion

by Jane O’Connor

2011

Nancy wants to turn her house into a haunted mansion for Halloween guests. This reusable sticker book lets readers help decorate the setting and prepare a party that combines spooky seasonal details with her usual love of glamour.

44

Nancy plans an elaborate Mother's Day celebration, determined to give her mom a wonderful occasion. Lift-the-flap pages reveal surprises as her preparations unfold and raise the question of whether everything will work out as she hopes.

45

Nancy's enthusiasm for clothes and accessories shapes this coloring and activity book. Readers complete mazes, connect-the-dots puzzles, and coloring pages, combining simple games with opportunities to add their own choices to her world of fashion.

46

Hair Dos and Hair Don'ts

by Jane O’Connor

2011

Nancy has chosen her outfit for school picture day, but she still needs the perfect hairstyle. When inspiration sends her reaching for the scissors, her preparations take an unfortunate turn, leaving her worried about facing the camera.

47

Our Thanksgiving Banquet

by Jane O’Connor

2011

Nancy and her family prepare a Thanksgiving feast with turkey, stuffing, vegetables, cranberry sauce, and dessert. Their holiday celebration brings her enthusiasm for fancy occasions to the dinner table as everyone gets ready for the banquet.

48

Puzzle-palooza

by Jane O’Connor

2011

Nancy's love of fancy things shapes this coloring and activity book, filled with codes, mazes, games, and brainteasers. Readers solve puzzles and add their own colors and decorative touches, using the included double-sided crayons for creative activities.

49

Splendid Speller

by Jane O’Connor

2011

Nancy and Bree take pride in being their class's strongest spellers. When a spelling quiz turns out to be harder than Nancy expects, she faces a difficult choice that tests more than her knowledge of words.

50

Stellar Stargazer!

by Jane O’Connor

2011

Nancy enjoys a sleepover under the stars with her dad and JoJo, learning about the moon and constellations along the way. When rain clouds block their view, she must find another way to enjoy their evening.

51

Fancy Day in Room 1-A

by Jane O’Connor

2012

After a gloomy week indoors, Nancy suggests a classroom celebration called Fancy Day. Everyone prepares manners and decorations, but Ms. Glass arrives looking unexpectedly plain, giving Nancy and her classmates a new problem to solve before the party.

52

Nancy's first loose tooth comes with an important wish: she wants the school nurse's special tooth-holder necklace. Keeping the tooth from falling out too soon becomes a challenge as she tries to arrange the perfect moment.

53

This set combines three complete Fancy Nancy books with stickers, crayons, and a poster to decorate. Nancy's adventures include meeting a boy from Paris, while the accompanying activities invite readers to add their own fancy touches.

54

Girl on the Go

by Jane O’Connor

2012

Nancy heads to new places in this travel-themed drawing and activity book. Readers help complete her adventures with doodles and pictures, adding their own ideas to her luggage and surroundings as she brings fanciness wherever she goes.

55

JoJo's First Day Jitters

by Jane O’Connor

2012

JoJo feels nervous about starting preschool, and Nancy wants to help her little sister feel ready. Lift-the-flap surprises follow their preparations for a new experience, showing the worries that can come with a first day.

56

Tea for Two

by Jane O’Connor

2012

A special tea party at Bree's house begins happily until Nancy accidentally breaks a toy. Their argument leaves Nancy upset and worried about losing her best friend, while her parents remind her why an apology matters.

57

There's No Day Like a Snow Day

by Jane O’Connor

2012

A blizzard cancels school, giving Nancy, JoJo, Bree, and Freddy a whole day to play outside. Snow angels, snowmen, and falling snowflakes turn their unexpected holiday into a winter adventure with plenty of chances for fancy fun.

58

Too Many Tutus

by Jane O’Connor

2012

Nancy's closet is overflowing with tutus, but she struggles to part with even the ones she has outgrown. A classroom swap-and-shop presents another irresistible tutu, leaving her to think about sharing, trading, and making room.

59

Apples Galore!

by Jane O’Connor

2013

Nancy's class visits an apple orchard on an autumn field trip. Determined to bring her dad his favorite Gala apple, she spots a promising piece of fruit that may be just too far out of reach.

60

Budding Ballerina

by Jane O’Connor

2013

Nancy loves ballet lessons with Bree and realizes her family doesn't know much about dancing. She decides to teach them herself, turning a lesson for her dad into a family class in ballet steps and positions.

61

Fanciest Doll in the Universe

by Jane O’Connor

2013

Nancy is horrified when JoJo decorates her beloved doll with permanent marker. Her mother's suggestion of attending a doll party offers something to look forward to, but Nancy worries that another disaster could spoil the occasion.

62

Fancy Nancy Scratch and Sketch

by Jane O’Connor

2013

This scratch-and-sketch activity book invites readers to create pictures inspired by Nancy's fancy accessories, including hats, shoes, and parasols. A stylus reveals glitter and colorful patterns beneath the surface, while drawing pages offer space for more ideas.

63

Fancy Nancy Storybook Treasury

by Jane O’Connor

2013

Six Fancy Nancy stories come together in this treasury for beginning readers. Nancy brings her love of fancy words and outfits to everyday adventures, including school occasions and baking cupcakes, where her plans don't always go smoothly.

64

Just My Luck!

by Jane O’Connor

2013

Nancy becomes fascinated by things that bring good or bad luck, but keeping track of every superstition grows overwhelming. As her list expands, she must decide which beliefs deserve a place in her everyday life.

65

Puppy Party

by Jane O’Connor

2013

Nancy plans a birthday celebration for Frenchy, inviting friends to share the occasion with her dog. Making a puppy party feel fancy is one challenge; finding out whether the guest of honor will behave is another.

66

Fancy Nancy and the Fall Foliage

by Jane O’Connor

2014

Nancy enjoys autumn's colors as she helps her parents rake leaves. The prettiest leaves give her an idea for a creative project, turning an ordinary family chore into an opportunity to make something of her own.

67

Nancy imagines her uncle's wedding will be a royal occasion with a role for a flower girl. The actual plans involve a simple ceremony by a lake, leaving her to adjust her expectations about the celebration.

68

Six stories follow Nancy through autumn school days and family celebrations, from apple picking to Halloween and Thanksgiving. The collection includes Splendid Speller and Fancy Day in Room 1-A, showing how ordinary occasions inspire her elaborate plans.

69

Peanut Butter and Jellyfish

by Jane O’Connor

2014

Nancy enjoys her class trip to the aquarium until she reaches the jellyfish exhibit. With encouragement from Ms. Glass and her friends, she faces her fear and plans a special project to thank her teacher.

70

Sand Castles and Sand Palaces

by Jane O’Connor

2014

Nancy visits the beach with JoJo, Bree, Freddy, and Frenchy, where they spend the day building an elaborate sand palace. Their creation looks wonderful, but the approaching tide raises a problem they can't ignore.

71

Candy Bonanza

by Jane O’Connor

2015

Nancy looks forward to gathering candy while trick-or-treating with friends and family on Halloween. Resisting the treats in her pumpkin pail proves difficult, and her enthusiasm raises the question of whether she can enjoy too much candy.

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Three stories follow Nancy on class outings to a museum, a planetarium, and an aquarium. Motion sickness, disappointing plans, and a fear of jellyfish challenge her excitement as she discovers ways to enjoy unfamiliar experiences.

74

Fancy Nancy Makes New Friends

by Jane O’Connor

2015

Three stories bring Nancy into contact with a new classmate from Paris, a shy talent-show partner, and an unkind relay teammate. Her expectations meet unexpected challenges as she learns how to work with different people.

75

Fancy Nancy's Fanciest Days

by Jane O’Connor

2015

Pajama Day, Fancy Day in Room 1-A, and Super Secret Surprise Party bring together three classroom celebrations. Nancy faces friendship worries, an unexpectedly plain teacher, and the challenge of keeping preparations secret while making each occasion special.

76

Fancy Nancy's Fashion

by Jane O’Connor

2015

Spectacular Spectacles, Hair Dos and Hair Don'ts, and Too Many Tutus form this three-story collection. Nancy's enthusiasm for accessories and outfits meets everyday challenges involving glasses, picture-day hair, and deciding what to keep or share.

77

Fancy Nancy's Lessons in Luck

by Jane O’Connor

2015

Three stories follow Nancy as she tries to arrange when a loose tooth falls out, worries about lucky and unlucky things, and anticipates a planetarium visit. Everyday surprises test her attempts to make events go perfectly.

78

Fancy Nancy's Seasons

by Jane O’Connor

2015

Nancy celebrates changing seasons through snow-day play, colorful autumn leaves, a sand palace, and a spring fashion show. These collected stories follow her creative plans outdoors, where weather and an approaching tide can bring unexpected challenges.

80

Spring Fashion Fling

by Jane O’Connor

2015

Nancy and Bree celebrate spring by planning a fashion show for their dolls, Marabelle and Chiffon. Creating costumes gives the friends a chance to turn their ideas about the season into outfits for the runway.

81

Super Secret Surprise Party

by Jane O’Connor

2015

Nancy and her classmates plan a surprise party, preparing refreshments and decorating their classroom together. Keeping their preparations secret becomes part of the challenge as they try to make the celebration a surprise from beginning to end.

82

Best Reading Buddies

by Jane O’Connor

2016

Nancy enjoys reading with Violet every Monday at school. After several missed meetings, she begins to miss her reading buddy. The two friends need to find another way to share books outside their usual routine.

83

It's Backward Day!

by Jane O’Connor

2016

Backward Day turns Nancy's school routine upside down, with everyone dressed for the occasion. When Ms. Glass runs out of ideas, Nancy must think of another way for her classmates to keep the celebration going.

84

Saturday Night Sleepover

by Jane O’Connor

2016

Nancy reassures JoJo before her little sister's first sleepover away from home. She considers herself an expert, but bedtime brings worries of her own. The sisters discover that confidence can be harder to maintain after dark.

85

An overflowing jewelry collection inspires Nancy to swap pieces with Bree. Then she starts missing the charm bracelet she traded away. Asking for it back could be awkward, especially if her friend wants to keep it.

86

JoJo's class bunny, Nibbles, is spending Easter weekend with the Clancys. As Bree and Freddy arrive for an egg hunt, the rabbit disappears. Nancy needs to find her before the missing pet draws attention.

87

Time for Puppy School

by Jane O’Connor

2017

As Nancy prepares to return to school, Frenchy's repeated mischief sends the puppy toward lessons of her own. The Clancys enroll her in puppy school, hoping she can learn to behave after a troublesome summer.

88

Nancy and Bree eagerly await their class trip to the Big Bubble Show. When illness keeps Bree home, Nancy decides to organize a performance with her classmates so her friend can share the fun.

89

Nancy and Bree lead Freddy and JoJo on a search for a unicorn, following trails of glitter. The younger children soon tire of the quest, but the two friends are determined to keep looking.

90

Oodles of Kittens

by Jane O’Connor

2018

Nancy and Bree discover kittens outside in the rain and help find them homes. Nancy keeps one, but introducing it to Frenchy creates a new problem: she wants both her pets to get along.

91

Besties for Eternity

by Jane O’Connor

2025

With Bree away visiting her grandmother, Nancy befriends glamorous Lily, an older girl from Paris. Their happy weekend becomes complicated when Bree returns, leaving Nancy to discover whether a new friendship can coexist with her bond with her best friend.

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