Fancy Nancy: Bubbles, Bubbles, and More Bubbles!

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

When Bree gets sick and can't join her class on a trip to see a bubble show, Nancy and her classmates decide to put on a bubble show of their own for Bree.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction, Juvenile, Friendship, Kids, Audiobook

32 pages, Paperback

Published March 6, 2018

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

[Lorellie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am obsessed with Nancy. Tot is also a fan. This one inspired us to take our bubble machine out onto the porch, so she can practice her dancing there.

[La Coccinelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I hate to say it, but this Fancy Nancy book kind of phoned it in. The story wasn't very strong, and there was just something missing from the illustrations (it may have been the fact that Nancy's oft-embellished hair was plain throughout the book). Also, what was up with Dad? Unless I missed the title called Fancy Nancy: Nancy's New Mom in which her father transitions... Why is he drawn to look like a woman in this book? (I know some people have complained about him looking like he has the head of a toddler on an adult body. But this took the weirdness to a whole other level. Now he looks like a little girl!)

The basic story is that Nancy's class goes to see this bubble show, but Bree is sick so she can't go. So Nancy gets the idea for her class to put on their own bubble show when Bree gets back to school. Bree shouldn't even have been back, in my opinion; she still had a sore throat, so she may have passed strep to all her friends. Nice.

This is probably the weakest Fancy Nancy I've read yet in the I Can Read! series. I didn't really like it.

[Bonnie Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun book with a theme of being a good friend. I love how O'Conner helps make vocabulary accessible.

It was just what we needed after more serious books on how we treat others and the Earth. I tend to pick out books with a message, some of which include sad things. This book is a good reminder that books can be fun, and still, have an important theme to be revealed.

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Goodreaders, have you ever seen a bubble show?

After you read this book, you'll be able to answer *Y*E*S!!!

So much fun is crammed into this LEVEL 1 book. Fancy Nancy's entire class is going on a trip, aiming to see "The Big Bubble Show."

Enjoyable though that show is, Nancy's friend Bree gets sick, so she misses out. But Bree's smart-and-caring classmates manage to put on a bubble show just for her.

FIVE STARS of enthusiasm for this sweet book: Reading the lively text by Jane O'Connor, you wouldn't guess at the technical restrictions for writing a Level 1 book. As for the pictures, they are sooooooooo delightful.

[Lu · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book is cute. The main character thinks of her friend. The author slips new vocabulary into the text with definitions ( like Lemony Snickett does with older readers) but in a very obvious way so the reader doesn't have to ask their parents for the definition. The illustrations are not overly complex but they are very nicely done.

[Joey Gremillion · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ooh La La! Fancy Nancy and her class are going to see The Bubble Show. BUT, horror of horrors, Best Friend Bree will not be able to make it. What is Fancy Nancy and company to do??? Once again, O'Connor has created a wonderful story. The illustrations, as usual, are a bit FOOFY.

[Jesse · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful example of a caring friendship, though the word choice is ridiculous. I know that Fancy Nancy is supposed to introduce new words, but does audience really belong in a level 1 easy reader?

[Christine Grant · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bubble Story Time. Fancy Nancy and her friends are treated to a bubble show at school. When Bree is too sick to attend, Fancy Nancy comes up with a plan to share the bubble fun with Bree. Cute story that (mostly) held my preschoolers' interests.

[Ellon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the Fancy Nancy series! Such awesome vocabulary development. This one also has some science concepts (about bubbles) and a great message of friendship. I’m a little sad that it took me so long to get on the Fancy Nancy train!

[Jillian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute story with a sweet plot. (You can totally make a square bubble, though - it just takes some work!)

[Holly Letson · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was unimpressed with this one.

[Alexis Payne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fun and informational book! I love all the vocabulary

[Melissa C · Rating 5 out of 5]

<3

[Miss Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nancy and her class are headed to a bubble show on field trip but one classmate can't make it. Can the class figure out a way to include her? Cute. Elemententary and up

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

BCFL Checkout (Warminster/9 books in one day per A).

Second read was me - I read to make sure it was appropriate.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

These are consistent and fun reads. I enjoy how they handle teaching word meanings in Nancy's voice.

[Adelaide Ford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fancy Nancy's friend gets sick and misses the bubble show. When she returns to school they do the performance again for her to see.

[Marie-Louise Jeberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

We love Fancy Nancy and we got this book yesterday, the girls love it and now they want to make bubbles.

[Kara Harte (KattitudeReads) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick, cute story. The vocabulary words in the back were great.

[Kc · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 mins

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bree, Nancy’s friend, becomes ill and can’t attend school when the class learns about bubbles. When Bree returns to school the class does a bubble ballet for her entertainment.

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fancy Nancy makes sure Bree doesn't miss out on the bubble ballet just because she is sick.

[Cyndy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nancy's class goes to a bubble show. It's loads of fun, but Bree was at home sick. What will the class do to make it up to Bree?