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Fancy Nancy
Fancy Nancy: Pajama Day
An I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling duo Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Nancy is all set to wear something special for Pajama Day at school. But when Bree and Clara show up in matching outfits, Nancy feels left out. Will this Pajama Day be as fun as she thought? Fancy Pajama Day , a Level One I Can Read adventure, is carefully crafted using short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts for children eager to read on their own. Contains a glossary of Fancy Nancy’s fancy words.
32 pages, Paperback
First published June 23, 2009
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Jane O'Connor
286 books357 followersSince 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
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March 31, 2019
This isn't my favourite Fancy Nancy, though it's not terrible. The illustrations seem a little weaker than in some of the other I Can Read! titles. There's a good selection of "fancy" words, but the plot just doesn't seem very interesting to me.
Nancy decides to forgo being "twins" with Bree on Pajama Day because she wants to wear her fancy new nightgown instead. But when they get to school, it turns out that Bree and Clara have the same pajamas. Nancy feels left out. She can't even hang upside down on the monkey bars because she doesn't want to show her underpants! Later, there's a misunderstanding that almost ends in tears, but it's resolved quickly (very quickly) and everything ends on a high note. It's an okay story, but nothing special.
Recommended mostly to hardcore Fancy Nancy fans. There are better titles in the series.
Nancy decides to forgo being "twins" with Bree on Pajama Day because she wants to wear her fancy new nightgown instead. But when they get to school, it turns out that Bree and Clara have the same pajamas. Nancy feels left out. She can't even hang upside down on the monkey bars because she doesn't want to show her underpants! Later, there's a misunderstanding that almost ends in tears, but it's resolved quickly (very quickly) and everything ends on a high note. It's an okay story, but nothing special.
Recommended mostly to hardcore Fancy Nancy fans. There are better titles in the series.
February 6, 2025
Tot and I continue to enjoy Nancy. The art is so cute!
August 31, 2009
I read the original Fancy Nancy book to my nieces, and, at the time, thought that the effect of Nancy stopping every other word to explain that "That's a fancy word for so-and-so" was a little annoying. Having now read several of the early readers, I can honestly say that it is MUCH less annoying when you're not the one reading the book aloud!
My niece (who is six and entering the first grade in a week!) found this book easy enough to read with only a little help from me. Help largely consisted of asking her to sound out a word a second time, asking her if the sentence "makes sense" the way she read it, or asking if she's SURE she saw a d (or b, or w) in that word. There were a few words I had to read *for* her, but not more than I'd expect from this style of book. However, it should be noted that she was one of the better readers in her kindergarten class.
I especially liked how obvious it was that Nancy felt a little left out and friendless, even before she said she felt "excluded".
I will also note that there are an awful lot of sentences on each page. This is a good book for kids in the later stage of "beginning readers", I think, not in the very early stage.
My niece (who is six and entering the first grade in a week!) found this book easy enough to read with only a little help from me. Help largely consisted of asking her to sound out a word a second time, asking her if the sentence "makes sense" the way she read it, or asking if she's SURE she saw a d (or b, or w) in that word. There were a few words I had to read *for* her, but not more than I'd expect from this style of book. However, it should be noted that she was one of the better readers in her kindergarten class.
I especially liked how obvious it was that Nancy felt a little left out and friendless, even before she said she felt "excluded".
I will also note that there are an awful lot of sentences on each page. This is a good book for kids in the later stage of "beginning readers", I think, not in the very early stage.
January 15, 2018
Due to an unstable internet connection, I accidentally selected borrow on this book from my Overdrive app when I was trying to browse through audiobooks. It was written by Jane O'Connor and ready by Chloe Hennessee. It was a really cute story about Pajama Day at school, which was not going well fro Fancy Nancy, it even had elementary-school-female-drama which I thought was pretty funny. This was probably a resource that I wish was available when I was around Grade 1.
May 30, 2015
All the Fancy Nancy books are a delight and this one is no exception. We have a female family book club and have added my granddaughter, age 6, as a new member. This was her book selection and she ran the book discussion handily. The story lends itself to interesting questions and comments and is interesting enough that even adults will enjoy it. The illustrations are wonderful also!
November 14, 2012
Many schools have a pajama day, so this offers, like so many other Fancy Nancy books, some great realism that kids can relate to (or can expect to happen, if they're little).
March 1, 2024
Fancy Nancy's creative teacher has decreed that one particular day, the entire class will celebrate "Pajama Day." Oboy, how complicated will that be for an elementary school kid?
Or for a highly social person of any age, actually!
At school, even the principal wore pajamas. Plus, he carried a teddy bear.
Altogether this Pajama Day was pretty delightful. Except, perhaps it was a problem how Fancy Nancy was quite overdressed. (As usual, as you could have predicted if you were familiar with other books about this little primma donna.) Only this time, her elaborate just might have limited her fun on this special day.
However, Fancy Nancy goes home to find a solution. Which she definitely can.
RATING TIME
FIVE STAR adorable -- and I just especially the illustrations.
Or for a highly social person of any age, actually!
At school, even the principal wore pajamas. Plus, he carried a teddy bear.
Altogether this Pajama Day was pretty delightful. Except, perhaps it was a problem how Fancy Nancy was quite overdressed. (As usual, as you could have predicted if you were familiar with other books about this little primma donna.) Only this time, her elaborate just might have limited her fun on this special day.
However, Fancy Nancy goes home to find a solution. Which she definitely can.
RATING TIME
FIVE STAR adorable -- and I just especially the illustrations.
January 9, 2018
Fancy Nancy shares her experience during Pajama Day at school. Unlike her classmates including her friends Bree and Clara she wears a night gown that makes her to feel excluded. Even though the day is not great for her, her two friends invite her at the end of the evening and they spend time together as friends and ‘triplets’. The author provides young readers with lessons about dealing with uniqueness, being inclusive and friendship. The bookend lists a list of fancy words – vocabulary used in the book. This is a unique way that the author introduces new words to young readers. Great illustrations that relate to the story are used throughout the book.
February 14, 2024
3 stars (I liked it)
So one thing I really like about Fancy Nancy books is the way interesting vocabulary is included. They are the "fancy" words. This has some great fancy words (unison, unique, excluded, etc.). There is also a relatable plot about feeling left out when your friend is friends with someone else.
However, this is marketed as an I Can Read book level 1, which is supposed to be for beginning readers. I just don't see how they can justify that. The fancy vocabulary alone would make it not for beginning readers for me but it's also somewhat text heavy and without the repetition I would expect to find in a beginning reader book.
So one thing I really like about Fancy Nancy books is the way interesting vocabulary is included. They are the "fancy" words. This has some great fancy words (unison, unique, excluded, etc.). There is also a relatable plot about feeling left out when your friend is friends with someone else.
However, this is marketed as an I Can Read book level 1, which is supposed to be for beginning readers. I just don't see how they can justify that. The fancy vocabulary alone would make it not for beginning readers for me but it's also somewhat text heavy and without the repetition I would expect to find in a beginning reader book.
January 3, 2024
I've read Fancy Nancy:Pajama Day by Jane O Connor. It's about a girl Nancy getting ready to dress up in special outfit for pajama day at school. When her best friend Clara showed up in matching outfit she felt like she was uncomfortable. 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.
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May 14, 2024
Genre- Realistic Fiction, Grades K-3rd
My daughter and I loved this book. We love her unique and use of big words. She does an amazing job of using a situation of being left out from what her friends were wearing and turning it into a positive. It was a fun read. This is a great read for girls or boys. This book is great for high kinder, average 1st or low 2nd graders. I loved the vocab used but also message used.
My daughter and I loved this book. We love her unique and use of big words. She does an amazing job of using a situation of being left out from what her friends were wearing and turning it into a positive. It was a fun read. This is a great read for girls or boys. This book is great for high kinder, average 1st or low 2nd graders. I loved the vocab used but also message used.
August 17, 2017
My daughter started Kindergarten this year and this was the very first book she brought home on Library day. I was so proud it's a great starter book for reading it has big words with their meaning so they learn vocabulary and over all it has a adorable story.
February 16, 2018
This is a fun upper level easy reader. Nancy is always teaching readers new fancy words, and in this book they even tell you how to say a unique word (you-NEEK). It’s pajama day at school. Nancy wants to be unique, but realizes that sometimes being unique means being alone.
June 30, 2018
I think Jane O'Connor does a magnificent job of telling stories little girls can mirror into their own lives. Whether it be make-believe, friend drama, little sister troubles, etc. and she is just so much fun.
September 9, 2020
Nancy is asked to twin with her friend for PJ day, but wants to wear her own fancy gown. She wears her own gown, but then finds out that two of her friends are twinning. She ends up being disappointed, but happy to be unique.
March 16, 2017
My daughter seems to love the Fancy Nancy books and they are cute to read aloud to her.
September 12, 2017
They are osum
My kid love the series
My kid love the books
I the have a kid love the books
I like and love the books
They are osum
💖👍😻😍😎
My kid love the series
My kid love the books
I the have a kid love the books
I like and love the books
They are osum
💖👍😻😍😎
April 21, 2018
not my favorite. I think it focused on Nancy being spoiled and kind of a brat. my nephew likes fancy Nancy. I'm not sure I'm a fan.
March 25, 2019
Adorable
Kids loved it
Kids loved it
March 23, 2020
3/22/20 Read with Julia #covidreader
December 13, 2020
A good story for early readers!
December 14, 2020
3.5 stars but rounding up since my daughter loved it!
December 6, 2021
Super cute book
January 1, 2022
So sad but true, the real harsh way how friends work!
April 22, 2024
It's Pajama Day at school. Bree asks Nancy if she wants to dress alike. Nancy decides to wear her new nightgown. What happens when there is an accidental twin at school?
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June 8, 2024this was my favorite fancy nancy book as a child 🥹🫶🏻
August 23, 2025
Good book for kids
February 20, 2019
Esta historia es muy interesante y ayuda a abrir conversaciones con los niños.
A ser tu mismo, a tener mas de un amigo, a como te sientes cuando tu mejor amiga decide jugar con alguien más.
Al final entretiene y aprendemos algo, que es lo importante en loa libros para niños.
Reseña pendiente de edición...
A ser tu mismo, a tener mas de un amigo, a como te sientes cuando tu mejor amiga decide jugar con alguien más.
Al final entretiene y aprendemos algo, que es lo importante en loa libros para niños.
Reseña pendiente de edición...
October 1, 2018
Great book for my girl students that keeps things fun with friends and using their imagination.
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