Fancy Nancy: Sees Stars

Fancy Nancy

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

Nancy can hardly wait for her class visit to the planetarium in this Fancy Nancy story from the beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.

Nancy absolutely adores stars. She loves how they sparkle in the sky, and she can even name the constellations. When she finds out her class will visit the planetarium she is ecstatic—that's a fancy word for excited. But when it starts to rain Nancy is afraid she might not be able to see the stars. Will the rain keep Nancy from watching stars sparkle?

Fancy Nancy Sees Stars 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.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Space, Juvenile, Kids

32 pages, Paperback

First published September 30, 2008

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

[Jasmine from How Useful It Is · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read for my toddler's bedtime. I loved Fancy Nancy. I read it years ago for my son. So now I'm reading it for my second kid. It's good for kids to learn new vocabularies. Cute illustrations too.

Read from kindle unlimited.

[La Coccinelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nancy and her friend Robert are excited about their upcoming nighttime field trip to the planetarium. They make t-shirts with constellations on them, play with Nancy's solar system mobile, and bake star-shaped cookies with sparkly sprinkles. On the big day, however, a rainstorm washes out their plans. But when all is said and done, Nancy has a brilliant idea and they end up seeing a different kind of star show.

This book is just as cute as the other ones in the series that I've read so far. It has some great "fancy" words (like meteor, fascinating, and orbit) with clear explanations of what those words mean. I like seeing how there's continuity between the books, too; Robert, the little boy we met in Fancy Nancy and the Boy from Paris makes another appearance here.

What's not to like about Fancy Nancy? The stories are simple but smart, and the pictures are adorable. I can't wait to read some more of her adventures!

Quotable moment:

[Jenn Custer]

Don't judge read it to a little girl

[Lorellie · Rating 4 out of 5]

More charming Nancy with adorable art. I reserve a star from this one because I dislike stories that insist we know much of anything about space. That information is largely theoretical and yet it is never presented like that, nevermind the conspiratorial points that could be discussed.

[Shiloah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meredith (11) did our read aloud tonight. ❤️

[♥♣Mary♦♠ If She So Pleases · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like how there are cute activity ideas in this book and plenty to learn. 3 stars- I like it.

I'm not too much of the new Fancy Nancy books with the new illustrators because they changed the mom to be blondish. I have nothing against blondes, my mom is a blonde, my dad a brunette, there are even redheads in my family. But it is really hard to find a book where the main female character is a caucasian brunette. It is ALWAYS that the boys are brunette and the girls fair. The change is unfair to us.

[Maddie Patty · Rating 5 out of 5]

well that took 30 minutes. (it was hard for my lil sister)

[Felicia Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute read it to the girls!

[Joseph · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wasn't a huge fan of this one and it could have been better. The field trip started at 8PM? A little late for them. Having a babysitter didn't make sense since they would have probably brought the Jo Jo . Then they miss the field trip because of the rain and when they get back they stay outside to see the stars. That seems really late at night like 9:30-10 on a school night? Not sure about it.

[Michael Seese · Rating 4 out of 5]

How can you not like a book which teaches kids words like "unique" and "brilliant?"

My kids -- aged 3 - 7, boys and girls -- all like the Fancy Nancy series.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another cute Fancy Nancy book. Great for vocabulary building and celebrates curiosity and learning. Really liked how the family turned the situation around into something even more fu.

[Alison Brewer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book includes basic language, word repetition, and vibrant illustrations that are good and include everything a beginning reader needs. In the classroom, this book would be good to send home with a student if they need to read with parent.
The class field trip is at night to the planetarium. They are going to see a show about stars. Filled with lots of excitement, the family heads to meet the class at the planetarium. Due to rain delay and heavy traffic, they are unable to make it. They head back home and realize, they can have their own night sky show. They see all the stars and even sees a shooting star. Her wish comes true.
This book is great for level 1 readers.

[Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fancy Nancy and her classmates are going on a class trip at night to the planetarium. A sudden storm causes the roads to flood, and they miss the show. After the storm passes and the skies clear Fancy Nancy returns home, and comes up with a brilliant idea. (Brilliant is a fancy word for very smart).

[Nayema · Rating 5 out of 5]

am i about to max out my hoopla credits for the month on fancy nancy? yes. (im feeling nostalgic)

am i going to count it in my reading goal? yes. (reading is reading + im behind)

AND for your information i learned a new word!

Alfresco - outside ; eating outside is called called eating alfresco

[Bizzy's Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a lot of goodness in it:
-Teaches kids some basics about astronomy and constellations
-It helps kids problem solve and make the best out of a bad situation (especially one that's out of their control)
-Has Nancy at her best - being fancy and creative and fun and dramatic.

We just love the Fancy Nancy books, and this is one of our favorites!

[Elizabeth Edwards · Rating 4 out of 5]

i loved it ...great illustrations. like i always say i am reading through KU ...but the illustrations are only in the middle of the book, kindle screen so it really makes them quite small. wish the took up the full screen. must read if you are reading a real hand held book.

[daniela melgar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok do NOT judge me for reading this. The Fancy Nancy series was my entire childhood, so I saw it at a book sale at school (yes, it was the preschool section so what) for five dollars and now its mine. Anyways, if ur not reading Fancy Nancy then what are u doing w ur life?

[Samantha Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable to read, cute, and funny as always.

[Tami · Rating 5 out of 5]

105 stars. oh 105 stars. oh 105 stars. 🍎🇦🇶🍒🏕️🏘️🏜️🗻🏖️🏕️🏕️🏘️🌋🗻🍏🍏🏕️hope. this is great. I enjoy it every time.

[Lynda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very simple, little Fancy Nancy book perfect for very early readers. My 4 year old loves all the Fancy Nancy stories, there have been none that disappointed.

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

The class wants to see the stars, but the rain, the flood, and the traffic jam get in the way. Another Nancy story.

[Jc · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nancy's nighttime star seeing adventure.

[Melissa Namba · Rating 4 out of 5]

one of the better ones that teaches about stars in a basic but fun way.

[Melissa C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never a dull Fancy Nancy book!

[Ellon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my favorite of the Fancy Nancy series but still a fun read. I'm not sure why alfresco was included as a vocabulary word. I feel like there are better words to teach young kids.

[K Morlando · Rating 3 out of 5]

We really enjoyed reading this!

[Tweller83 · Rating 4 out of 5]

1/4/21 - cute with "fancy" words and the 60th anniversary of the "I Can Read" books.

[Chanchal · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's an okay book for a one time read. Got few good moments and some interesting concepts for very small kids.

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

H read it to me

[Story · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good! I love how much Nancy's personality shines through in the writing style, and I love the way it introduces big words.