Tea For Two

Fancy Nancy

by Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator)

Sometimes even the very best of friends get upset with each other and need to apologize. Kids will relate to this story of Nancy and Bree repairing their close friendship. When Nancy is invited over to Bree’s house for a special tea party, she has only one thing to   oui! The girls enjoy a few charming cups of tea before a disaster occurs that sets the two at odds. A party that weas so fun and elegant ends in tears and a huffy au revoir! When Nancy tells her parents what happened, they remind her of the importance of saying sorry. But what if Bree stays mad forever? As a parent "The story deals with the importance of saying sorry, and how to mend relationships that go through hard times. This is such an important lesson for my four-year-old and I highly recommend this book!"

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Friendship, Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Family, 1st Grade

24 pages, Paperback

First published February 21, 2012

About the author

Since the publication of Fancy Nancy, Jane O'Connor's closet now boasts so many boas, tiaras, and sparkly ensembles that sometimes friends do not recognize her on the street. She still resides (that's a fancy word for lives) in New York City with her family and their canine companion, Arrow. --from the publisher's website

Reviews

[Mariya Dawson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love how colorful and creative this book is. Fun for adults to read to children because the artwork is unique.

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nancy was wrong and she should have apologized first.

[Ian McHugh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this "Fancy Nancy". A simple and engaging way to show youngsters how to overcome disagreements and arguments. How to share and cooperate.

Super stuff.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was adorable!

[kiley kathleen]

her aesthetic was my dream as a kid like im so serious

[Kc · Rating 5 out of 5]

6 mins

[Angela Galvin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fancy Nancy was a great story of two friends living across from one another. The character's names are Nancy and Bree. Nancy was invited over to Bree's house for a surprise tea party. Bree has this really neat tea pot that was passed down from her aunt. Bree pours the tea and puts the pot down. Nancy reaches for the tea pot and Bree pushes her hand away. As Nancy reaches again the tea pot falls on the ground and breaks. Bree is so upset that tells Nancy to go home. Nancy is upset and tells her mom and dad over dinner. Her parents ask her if she told Bree sorry and Nancy realizes that she never apologized. I liked the story as it was an realistic story line of how children are playing and getting along and then the next minute are fighting over a toy. With two litte girls at home, I can resonate with laughing and the next minute fighting. I was most drawn to the colorful and whimsical illustrations. I espcially liked how Bree's room was decorated. The story also used two characters of a different race. I would recommend this story as the moral of the story can apply to any child. I would use this book in my classroom as a way to discuss topics such as problem solving and friendship.

[Mrs. Gabrielle Zastrow's · Rating 5 out of 5]

By Taylor and Emma

The characters in this book were Nancy and Bree. It took place at both their houses. The problem was that they were fighting over the tea pot and it broke! In the end, Bree glues the tea pot back together and they also fix their friendship. The lesson to be learned is that a tea pot is NOT stronger than friendship, but both can broken and put back together again.

New words we learned:

apologize= say sorry

exquisite= perfect

jiffy= be there right away

embrace= hug

repaired= fixed right away and fine again

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yay for Fancy Nancy's tea party! I'm so happy that the Fancy Nancy series are covering some of the most necessary girly-girl topics like tea parties and mermaids. In this book Nancy and Bree have to work out a little tiff after an accident leads to a broken tea pot cover. As usual the "fancy" words are superb and the way the hurt feelings are handled between the two girls is realistic and sets a good example for a resolution.

[Jessica Benson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I used this book as an inspiration for a Halloween costume. It is actually a good book to use to teach students the value of friendship and when something goes wrong you have to be willing to forgive one another. It is also a good book to use for young children if you are trying to expand their vocabulary.

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

As you might have guessed giving a book a 4 is pretty good. I love Fancy Nancy and even though this isn't written by Jane O'Conner, It still has a very Fancy Nancy Feel....you would never know the difference unless you looked at the cover. This books is all about saying I am sorry and learning to take turns. It is Fancy, it is fun, it is all about friendship!

[Nancy Jo Lambert · Rating 3 out of 5]

So recently, my daughter has become extremely interested in Fancy Nancy. So, we have been reading some of the Fancy Nancy series. This series is lots of fun and all the heart warming moments are a nice touch to the rather flouncy, fancy moments.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

We're big fans of the Fancy Nancy series. I like what this one teaches young girls about friendship through Nancy and Bree's botched tea party: in even the best of friendships there are disagreements, but sincere apologies can repair hurt feelings.

[Rebecca Loyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

My family is new to this series but we are already fans! This book is a great book on teaching about true friendship, forgiveness, and kindness. Besides that it's about tea parties, dressing up, dollies, and passing secret notes. What girl could resist?

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

My daughter loves Fancy Nancy! We read the books over and over.

[Wanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

We love Fancy Nancy!

[Adam · Rating 1 out of 5]

My least favorite Fancy Nancy. Is this one even really written by Jane O'Connor? It doesn't feel like it. Interior illustrations are not by Robin Glasser.

[Liz Todd · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great model of how to apologize to a friend when an accident happens.

[Adrienne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good look at friendship and fixing things after a fight.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the teaching aspect of this book. Showing my little girl how to say your sorry after you unintentional do something to hurt another's feelings.

[Michelle Nash · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fabulous Fancy Nancy story. My girl loved it (so did I).

[Elaine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as delightful as I expected.

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bree invites Nancy over for tea. It almost ends their friendship, but the two learn to apologize.

[Laura Z · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hurt feelings between friends are handled well in this book. Good example for girls.

[Michael Seese · Rating 4 out of 5]

My three-year-old daughter loves saying "Ohh-la-la" and "au revoir," just like Nancy.

[Kay · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm not a big Fancy Nancy fan but this one was okay.

[Rommel Sison]

6-year-old daughter: 5 stars
5-year-old daughter: 5 stars

[Tresa]

If you are looking for a great book about friendship for little girls and saying sorry to friends when needed, look no further! It's a super cute, easy read. In the classroom, it could be used to help children to mend friendships as a read aloud and a classroom stay.