I ordered this book for my granddaughter who is 8. She loves to read and loves to use big words. However, the book is geared more toward a 4 or 5 year old and is not suitable. I have not returned the book but will give it to my just born granddaughter when the time comes. Amazon should readdress the age appropriateness stated for this book.

We love all of the Fancy Nancy books! This one is great - you will love the illustrations and the new words!

Reviewed by Sophia McElroy (age 5.5) for Reader Views (8/08)

I learned a bunch of new words in this silly book about girls. My favorite words in the story are on the "G" page: Gorgeous and Glamorous. My Mom says that I am gorgeous. The book says that so-in-so is glamorous. I also like the "D" word "Dapper." I told my Dad he was "diaper" today and he laughed. I had to show him the page so he would understand; that made him laugh more! I also like to say the "O" word "Ooh la la!" This is another way of saying something is fancy. This book makes me laugh.

Parent's Comment:

"Fancy Nancy's Favorite Words: From Accessories to Zany" by Jane O'Connor is a great idea for a book, endless possibilities; maybe the author will write more. Great illustrations of adorable little girls all dressed up. Lots of fun with vocabulary!

My 3 1/2 year old was excited when she got it and a month later asks for it to be read. She loves learning new words so it made sense to buy a book that has the character she loves who also loves to learn the words within.

I bought this for my 4 year old granddaughter who is definitely a girly girl! She is also behind in her reading ability. She loved this book and it really fired her interest much to my delight.

My 4 year old thought this was the BEST!!!! Both my husband and myself recommend this for your little princess.

This is a great book with expanded vocabulary for preschoolers. My daughter loved it and is already using some of the words she learned in the book.

This book is nothing more than a collection of the words introduced in the Nancy books, and the illustrations are all taken from the same books. There is nothing new here. I feel this is a weak addition to the Nancy series. Had they used the same words, plus new words, and new illustrations it would be worth the purchase price.

If you do not own any Nancy books buy it. If like my daughter you own them all, this is a waste.

What a fun way to teach our kids fabulous new words. My daughter is 4 years old and loves to use big words. She feels like a grown up.
We love Fancy Nancy!

My daughter is already a Fancy Nancy fan, so she loved this book! She loves all those "fancy words" and was thrilled to learn more. The quality of the book and illustrations were great as always. This book is great for kids who have the gift of gab (or would just like to expand their vocabulary).

Fancy Nancy is back! This time she has a "dictionary"! It features word for each letter of the alphabet. After the word comes description and a picture that goes along with the word.



The cover caught my girls, ages 3 and 5, eyes right away! It's full of sparkly glitter !


If you are a Fancy Nancy fan this book is a must read!

Fancy Nancy's Favorite Fancy Words: From Accessories to Zany (Fancy Nancy) My almost 6 year old daughter loves this book. It's super cute! Great words! Fun

This book is beautiful, there are sparkles on the dust cover, and the artwork is so fabulous. I can't wait to give it to my grand daughter who is three, and loves Fancy Nancy Dearly! I highly recommend this for any little girl, it is so gorgeous.

Instead of a story, this charming Fancy Nancy book is an A-to-Z list of expressive words sure to expand your child's vocabulary. Don't be surprised if you hear your little girl tell you she yearns for a gorgeous -- not understated -- wardrobe, complete with accessories such as a lavender boa, a glamorous tiara and a monogrammed parasol. That one sentence includes 11 of the fancy words in this hardback.

Illustrations are always the heart of a Fancy Nancy book, and this one's no exception. Expressive pen and ink over brilliant watercolor, they not only bring Nancy's imaginative world to life, but are also loaded with teeny little details. You, or your child, can look at each page for a long time.

Nancy would approve of the cover. It's very fancy, with glossy glittery sparkles on the artwork and the words. When you take off the paper sleeve, the cover has the same artwork but without the sparkles.

Some other good Fancy Nancy books:
Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly
Fancy Nancy at the Museum
Fancy Nancy and the Boy from Paris
Fancy Nancy Loves! Loves!! Loves!!!
Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy

This book is really cute, as are all of the Fancy Nancy books. There is one word for each letter of the alphabet - one letter (word) per page - each word is beautifully illustrated. The book is smaller than the regular Fancy Nancy books, it's a little smaller than a sheet of notebook paper.

The words are the usual "fancy" words that Nancy uses. As for learning, I would recommend this for younger (3yr - 6yr) children. For enjoyment -the illustrations are my favorite - this book is great for all ages =)