Illustrated Fancy Nancy Our Thanksgiving Banquet: kids books ages 3-7

Fancy Nancy

by Jane O'Connor

This collection of fifteen lively poems focuses on one family's Thanksgiving preparations and traditions, starting with the school pageant the day before.

Genres: Thanksgiving, Picture Books, Childrens, Holiday, Family, Food, School

5 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 23, 2011

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

[Calista · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maybe I’m really moody today, but this little story hit just the right notes for me. My niece has outgrown her fancy phase and acts more like a disgruntled teen some of the teen. It is so trying. I miss the days she liked to be fancy and excited about the world.

This is a simple story about Thanksgiving dinner and kids at the kids table. Fancy Nancy is a cool character and for whatever reason this story got through. My niece didn’t even want to read it, but she did reluctantly and then gave it 2 stars. The nephew didn’t want to read it either and he gave it 3 stars. I guess the kids have outgrown this book. I’ll probably get the Christmas one to finish off the holidays. Oh well.

I like Nancy’s French speaking and that she has so much style and color. pffl.

[Tricia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Fancy Nancy fills the Thanksgiving void in her literature in this title. It was cute how Nancy didn't want to sit at the kid's table...although it felt a bit like the publishers asked the author to cook something up for the holiday rather than she was inspired by the season. IMHO.

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had the feeling of an actual, relatable story, rather than just a holiday-themed cash-in for a popular character. (I'm looking at you, Pete the Cat.) Fancy Nancy is at that stage we've all experienced in which we feel too old for the kiddie table...but then she realizes just how boring the adult table actually is. Realizing that the grass isn't always greener on the other side of the fence, Nancy heads back to her younger relatives, whom she helps in making crafts to decorate the dinner table.

This is a story that's likely to provoke nods of recognition from the younger set and holiday memories for adults.

Veg*n parents note: As you can surmise from the cooked turkey featured prominently on the cover, this is an omni family's dinner. However, unlike some other children's books of the season, the turkey isn't the main focus, and quickly fades into the background after one page referencing how large it is. Veg*n families will have to decide whether they want to choose a book that more accurately reflects their traditions. Thankfully, there are a growing number of books like that, too!

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

I really love this book because it's only about Nancy and her family on thanksgiving. We finally get to see more of her family. This book has to do more with the kids table and the adult table, rather than the actual holiday but it's still a great read.

I love the illustrations in this book and I honestly wish there were more Fancy Nancy books of this type.

[Glasdow Teacosy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story has become a new favorite in my home. It is filled with the colorful, detailed art Fancy Nancy fans have come to adore, but it was the story that stood out. My favorite scene was when Fancy Nancy finally made it to the adult table, but then she complained that adults like to talk about the news. Her bored face, and the amused looks of her mother, were funny. The writer/artist team captured that memorable aspect of Thanksgiving dinners perfectly from both a child's and an adult's perspective. My daughter particularly loved when Nancy grabbed a "sample" of the desserts. "That's not a sample!" She shouted. Here the illustrator shined as Fancy Nancy pranced away from the dessert table with a tray laden with desserts, towering higher than her head. Also nice was the two different crafts in the book. The story was nostalgic, educational, and fun.

This story wasn't created by the original team, but I believe it perfectly captured the feel of their stories.

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is another fun book in the Fancy Nancy series by Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.

We have read most of them and have really enjoyed them. This story has a Thanksgiving theme and is fun to read at this time of year. I also like that Nancy has conflicting emotions about wanting to be mature like the adults and still have fun with the kids.

The illustrations are as colorful and entertaining as ever and our girls liked the description of the crafts. We enjoyed reading this story together.

[Evelyn Matias · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a cute holiday story. I love Fancy Nancy and I love Thanksgiving so this book is only suitable for me to have on my shelf. It's a great way to get kids thinking about food types and what traditional foods mean to them. My family is very traditional in their Thanksgiving food and my inlaws have very different foods that are considered traditional to them so it's neat to get children talking about what they are used to.

[RC · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fancy Nancy Our Thanksgiving Banquet is an entertaining story about Fancy Nancy's Thanksgiving dinner with family. She can't decide if she wants to sit at the adult or the kids table. Fancy Nancy introduces readers to new words and various table manners.

This book promotes vocabulary and narrative skills.

[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.

[Tim Vandenberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

A brief, though quite delightful (that's fancy for "very enjoyable"), perspective from a chic child's eyes!

Recommended for everyone wishing to upgrade to the "Big People's" Thanksgiving Dinner table!

[Jessica Simmons · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a cute book to read for Thanksgiving. I have read the Fancy Nancy books before and this one is really good. It shows how everyone's thanksgiving is different and that being a child can still be fun!

[Lynda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fancy Nancy celebrates Thanksgiving at her grandparents’ house with her extended family, experiences the joys and pains of both the kiddie table and the grown-up table and teaches the reader some fun crafts. Two thumbs up from my 4 year-old.

[Teri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nancy being fancy and stickers. What's not to like? I love Fancy Nancy as she enjoys a Thanksgiving "Banquet."

[Teri · Rating 4 out of 5]

We always love Fancy Nancy--this also has some fun ways to make your turkey handprints fancy!

[Tanya Wadley · Rating 4 out of 5]

fun children's book

[Paula · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wasn't one of her better ones.

[Kathy (Kindle-aholic) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Got added to the turkey day or so. The kiddos made paper turkeys just like Nancy.

[Miri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nancy and her family head to grandma's for Thanksgiving and Nancy doesn't want to sit at the kid table with her sister and cousins, in the end though, the kids table is much more fun.

[Holly Letson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nancy tries to grow up too quickly, but learns her lesson.

[Shiloah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another sweet Fancy Nancy. It's all about the Thanksgiving meal and having good manners. ❤️

[Slaa!!! · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fancy Nancy is pretty snooty and annoying tbh

[Shaalini · Rating 2 out of 5]

I've read Fancy Nancy Our Thanksgiving Banquet by Jane O Connor. It's about Nancy and her family celebrating Thanksgiving day of having giantic turkey stuffed with green beans and nagged potatoes. I enjoyed these type of books because it's a interesting story book to read with friends and family. Although I recommend the book to an a eight year old children those who also like to read interesting books.
By Shaalini Gogineni

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

So, Imma be honest here. My outlook for finishing my 2018 reading challenge is Not Good. But as I was griping about this to my (ever-loving, most patient and beloved) friends, they assured me that if the book is on Goodreads, it totes counts. So. I am totes counting this toward my goal. I read this with my students before Thanksgiving, and it was awesome for building vocab!

[Charlotte S · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nancy Clancy and her family are hosting a Thanksgiving Banquet! (That's a fancy word for a big dinner.) Join them as they have lots of fun in this magnifique book! My mom absolutely LOVES Fancy Nancy books read all of them to me when I was younger! Follow @bronteandwilder on Instagram for fun book recommendations!

[Gloria Linkiewicz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Contemporary Realistic
k-1st grade reading level.
When I was younger I would dream about being Fancy Nancy. I loved everything about her books. I liked this one because of the Thanksgiving part. Fancy Nancy books are great for younger kids because it breaks down the more complex words.

[Aadhya · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked that we know how to make the hand turkeys just like they did and I liked that they taught us how to make butterflies using Bs.

[Amanda Novak]

Owned as part of the Fancy Nancy's Fabulous Fall Storybook Collection

[Jessica✨ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Adorable.

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Poor Nancy tries to make conversation with her aunt, but her aunt isn't interested in what she has to say. 😒

[Alex at lost Haven Homestead · Rating 3 out of 5]

stuck at the kid's table, trying to get her way to the adult table with bits of French words added in. finds out being at kid's table can be more fun. it's a cute short story.