I had never heard of the Fancy Nancy series until my daughter was given this as a gift. I love it, and both my daughters love it (ages 5 and 2). There are only a few sentences on each page but they are filled with [...] words, like "exquisite," "thrilled," "scowl," "ecstatic" and many others. Plus it gives a little French lesson ("Oui" and "Bonjour").

I highly recommend this book!

Excellent book . My granddaughter has enjoyed all of the Fancy Nancy books. Great messages for children

My daughter absolutely loves Fancy Nancy - these books make for great reading and the illustrations are perfect!

This book is really cute and has a nice story. I enjoy reading it to my daughter.

Fancy Nancy Bonjour Butterfly is a wonderful book that i gave to 2 pre-schoolers and they both loved this book- both the text and the wonderful pictures in the story. Kudos to the author.

My 5 year old loves Fancy Nancy books! Great colorful, detailed illustrations and very girly stories.

This book is pretty good. Teaches some big words. My daughter is 5 and liked it.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

When I saw the book "Bonjour Butterfly" in a local toy store, the thing that pulled me to take a closer look was the amazing, intricate art work. The artist has a keen eye for bringing out the emotion, joy and character of a very dramatic little girl. When I opened the book and started to read, I was impressed by the subtle way new and more difficult words were being introduced. I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter and I knew this would be perfect for her. I have since purchased all 3 "Fancy Nancy" books and my daughter INSISTS we read each one in order every night! She has taken to wearing her beads, sunglasses and "fancy" shoes wherever we go. A true fancy girl, indeed!
I recommend this book for little girls with a 100% approval. It is fun, entertaining and informational.

This book is ok. I don't feel it captured the spirit of the first 2, and my daughter (4) only asked to be read it once. I thought the storyline was a bit weak, even for a children's book. My daughter much prefers Posh Puppy to all the other Nancy books, and yes we have them all. My advice is to get this one last, unless your daughter is interested in butterflies. Mine likes dogs, hence Posh Puppy......

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I think I also would have been happier if Nancy's mom had gotten Bree a present that could only be bought from the butterfly garden, and perhaps promised to get them together at the Kings Crown, or similar. I understand things come up in life, but if I were in this situation I would make sure my daughter and her friend got to do something special together to make up for my error in forgetting the anniversary party until the last minute - after both girls had worked hard planning the birthday party together.

On the plus side, I know what R.S.V.P stands for in French. :-D I knew it meant "respond for reservation" but I didn't know the French translation.
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We received Fancy Nancy for a gift at Christmas and I purchased this one and the post puppy after discovering my daughters love for Fancy Nancy. She loves this book. We read it almost every night. She will be 3 in a few months. Adorable!

I bought this book for my 5 year old granddaughter and it is quickly becoming one of her favorites. A fun book that I would recommend for all the fancy little girls in your life.

my niece is into fancy Nancy big time!!! It really helped her to start learning foreign languages. We just tell her that Fancy Nancy knows all the words and she needs to keep learning hers. She is five, and so far it works, we'll see what happens in a couple of years. Very cute book!!!

A great book for Spring! We read it before going to our own Zoo and seeing the butterflies. Great story about disappointment turning into something wonderful.

My girls love it only because of the colors and because Nanncy is a very interesting character from accesories standpoint; however, the book is not very educating , the fancier words are OK but not enough. OK book, not more than that.

This is a great book, my grandaughter loved it, and the illustrations are bright and colorful, I am planning on collecting all the fancy nancy books!

The entire Fancy Nancy series is a welcome breath of fresh air! We love the adventures of Nancy and her quest to make the world a fancier place. She is precocious and she loves French, so we have found a kindred spirit. We can't wait for more fancy books and more opportunities to build our French vocabulary. Thank you to the author for writing these marvelous (that's a fancy word for great) books!

I ordered this for my four year old daughetr and she LOVES it! The illustrations are eye catching and the object lesson is priceless. I would highly recommend this book for any age young lady!

This is a great book and the illustrations are fabulous!! We bought 3 Fancy Nancy books and my daughter and I enjoy all of them.

If you've read any of the Fancy Nancy series, you will not be dissapointed. It's a fun, "fancy" read. My four year old loves each and every one.

I love this book series. A chance to improve the vocabulary of a child in a fun and interesting way. I plan to collect the whole series.

Fancy Nancy
Bonjour, Butterfly
By Jane O'Connor
Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser

Nancy's best friend Bree is having a butterfly birthday party,
They make invitations and try on butterfly costumes.

When Nancy's mom tells her she can't go, because it is on the same day as her grandparents anniversary party, Nancy is heartbroken.

When she sees her grandparents, she perks up, a little. Nancy has so much fun at the party, she forgets to be furious.

I read the book, then had my second grade granddaughter read it to me. She had some trouble with the `Fancy' words.

My granddaughter especially liked Nancy's doll Marabelle, who was with her even when she couldn't be with her friend, Bree.
And she liked the words: Bonjour, heartbroken, scowl, sulk, glamorous, and gorgeous.

I loved the illustrations, the use of French words and Nancy's fancy costumes, hats and hair decorations.

We both enjoyed this book and would recommend it especially for little girls who love to dress-up.

Jill Ammon Vanderwood, Author
Through the Rug
Through The Rug: Follow That Dog (Through the Rug)
Great read-together books for this age group.

In fact, I think she is Fancy Nancy. We bought 2 copies of this book and donated one to her school library. We've read it several times...it's fabulous (a fancy way to say "great")!

It was hard for me to believe how many Fancy Nancy Books have hit the shelves! The great art work and realistic family situations of the books make them a hit.

What I find in most Fancy Nancy books that really make them real is Nancy, like most children, does not always get what she wants. In fact, Nancy learns she must go to her grandparent's 50th Wedding Anniversary instead of the Fancy Party she had planned for her friend.

And how many of us can relate to the dread of going to a family function only to have a wonderful time when we get there. Learning the french and fancy words with Nancy is a breeze as they are so much a part of her character.

Most young girls will say "Ooh-la-la" to Fancy Nancy books!

When I first wanted to get Fancy Nancy books for Nancy, my daughter, my wife was a little concerned. She wasn't sure she wanted to encourage our daughter to be "fancy." But Ms. O'Connor has proved time and again that her stories are positive, family-friendly tales that are perfect for any child. This book is no exception.

In Bonjour, Butterfly, Nancy the butterfly-lover helps her friend Bree plan a butterfly-themed birthday party. Then she finds out that she won't be able to attend the party because she has to go to her grandparents 50th wedding anniversary party instead. Though I had a bit of a tough time getting past the idea that Nancy's parents would forget about the conflicting dates, the truthfulness of the family relationships shone through and made for another good story.

It also needs to be said that Robin Preiss Glasser's artwork for these books may be the best in children's literature right now. I keep thinking I'll get tired of it but I never do. Every page is like opening up to a new masterpiece of detail and beauty. She deserves a lot of the credit for making these books what they are.

And what these books are is an eye-popping experience of excellence. Certainly, nobody with a child named Nancy can do without. But I would recommend them to anyone.

This book is adorable. My daughter has all three Fancy Nancy books, and we love them all. This one is great because it shows that being with family is important. It's also about making the most of your circumstances. I highly recommend this book to all Fancy Nancy fans!

I think this is the best of the Fancy Nancy books thusfar. I bought all 3 books (Fancy Nancy, Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy, and Fancy Nancy Bonjour Butterfly) for my 2 daughters (7 and 3). They both just love the books. My 7-year old is now using the fancy words(exquisite,glamorous, elegant, gorgeous, etc) and French words she has learned in her daily conversations and writing. My 3 year old now knows that Bonjour means hello. She also loves to look through the elegant illustrations while I read the story for her. It is a "must-have" for girls. I am going to get the books for my nieces as well.

We love all four books. I bought them for my 4 year old grand daughter. The books are so colorful and funny at the same time. She looks at all the customs Nancy invents and goes to her dress up box and dresses like her. We then have to have a fancy Tea Party with our pinkies in the air while holding our tea cups so we are fancy just like Nancy. We read them over and over and recommend each one for all little and big girls.

Fancy Nancy books are the best! We just love them at my house and have been giving them away as presents. Bonjour, Butterfly was a great story and we enjoy reading it over and over.

I've been purchasing "Fancy Nancy" books for my nieces since O'Connor began writing them. Ages 4 and 5 right now, these girls LOVE the colorful images and sweet story lines. As a teacher, I love these books because they increase a child's familiarity with extended vocabulary. The illustrations are beautiful, the story line teaches children valuable lessons (for instance in "Bonjour, Butterfly" - maybe we can't always do what we want, but that doesn't mean you won't have a great time doing what you need to do...), and the vocabulary is fantastic! I can't wait to add these to my teaching library!

Dear Reader,
You won't believe this, but I have seven daughters--yes, seven--from ages 15 yrs to three months old. We ALL adore Fancy Nancy. (Okay, maybe I'm putting words in the mouth of the 3 month old, but my other little girls love Nancy so much, they read the books to the baby.)

The sparkley covers are enough to make any princess swoon, but the delightful writing (so few words on a page--thank you!) and spectacular illustrations make Fancy Nancy a DAILY ritual in our house.

In her latest adventure, Nancy is distraught when she finds out she'll have to miss her best friend's birthday party for her grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary. O'Connor presents a delightful, yet very real family: mom, dad, sister, grandparents, even dog.

Of course, there is new, fancy vocabulary as Nancy expresses herself in the fanciest way possible. I'll leave it to you to discover how the butterfly theme is brilliantly woven throughout.

Enjoy!

Everything about this hardback kids' book is charming, but it's the little details that will make you a Fancy Nancy fan.

The illustrations -- pen and ink over vivid watercolor -- are packed with fun and realistic details. They bring the story to life, and more importantly, bring the characters to life. For example, in a scene in a garden, Nancy's mom is wearing a cap with a pink breast cancer ribbon that reads "3 Day Race." When the family has a picnic, Nancy has a tea set up for her dolls with the table being a shoebox. The shoebox reads "Comfies: Like walking on a cloud! Size 8 medium." In the hotel room, dad rests with a book over his eyes. The title? Dangerous Admissions, which is author Jane O'Connor's novel for adults.

The plot is nice, too. It's about how little girl Nancy has to miss her friend Bree's butterfly-themed birthday party because she has to go to her grandparents' anniversary celebration. Nancy is very unhappy at first: "For the next two days, I scowl and sulk and storm around the house." But when the tiny drama queen goes to the anniversary she has a great time, and apologizes for her bad behavior.

The cover is as fancy as Nancy herself, with glossy glittery sparkles on the artwork, words and the outside border of the book. When you take off the paper sleeve, the hardback cover has the same artwork but without the sparkles.

I'm surrounded by boys. I only have brothers, and I only have sons. I even have more nephews than nieces. That is why I'm so glad that Fancy Nancy exists to put me in touch with my inner, glowing, girlie self. I love that she loves pink and bows and beads and all things frilly and French (one of my majors in college was French). Nancy has become one of my best friends by her sheer celebration of what it means to be a girl.

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