Fancy Nancy: Spectacular Spectacles
About this ebook
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. . . .
Fancy Nancy: Spectacular Spetacles is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. The back matter features a list of the rich vocabulary words that are used throughout the story along with their definition.
This book is more than just a funny story—it’s a tool to help your child grow as a reader.
- Social Emotional Learning: A gentle story that explores big feelings like jealousy and wanting to be just like a friend, opening up conversations for parents and children.
- Builds Reading Confidence: As a Level One I Can Read book, it uses simple sentences and familiar words to help new readers succeed on their own.
- Vocabulary Building: Nancy introduces ‘fancy’ words like ‘spectacular’ and ‘lavender,’ with a helpful word list in the back to expand your child’s vocabulary.
- A Funny Story About Glasses: When Bree gets spectacular lavender glasses, Nancy decides she needs a pair too—even if her eyes work perfectly fine!
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About the author
Jane O’Connor was born and raised in the fabulous metropolis of New York City. That’s where she still lives with her husband, Jim, although both their grown sons did something unfathomable (that means impossible to understand). They moved to the West Coast! Besides writing the Fancy Nancy series and other books for children, Jane spent her whole career as an editor at major publishing houses. Recently retired, she finds herself with something she never had before—free time to do whatever she pleases.
Robin Preiss Glasser has illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including the bestselling Fancy Nancy series, Lambslide, Escape Goat, and Grand Jeté and Me: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids. She won the Children’s Choice Award for Best Illustrator of the Year for Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet. Robin actually wore tiaras and tutus when she danced with the Pennsylvania Ballet. Now she happily spends her days in jeans, drawing. Robin and her family live in Southern California.
