Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly

Name: Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Jane O'Connor
ISBN: 9780062213303

Author: Jane O'Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser

Narrator: Chloe Hennessee

Unabridged: 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 03/20/2012

Categories: Children's Fiction, Holiday Stories, Children's Social Themes

Synopsis

*NOW A HIT TV SERIES ON DISNEY JUNIOR*Fancy Nancy thinks butterflies are simply exquisite. And that is why she can't wait for her friend Bree's Butterfly Birthday. It's going to be the fanciest birthday party ever!But when Nancy finds out she can't go because her grandparents' fiftieth anniversary party is the same day, she is furious. (Mad is way too plain for how she feels.) How Nancy overcomes her disappointment and reconnects with her family is a fun and meaningful story for young readers.Perfect for fans of the Eloise and Olivia books.Ooh la la! Fancy Nancy is starring in her own fabulous TV show on Disney Junior. READ THE BOOKS THAT STARTED IT ALL!Fancy NancyFancy Nancy and the Posh PuppyFancy Nancy: Bonjour, ButterflyFancy Nancy: Splendiferous ChristmasFancy Nancy and the Fabulous Fashion BoutiqueFancy Nancy and the Mermaid BalletFancy Nancy: Fanciest Doll in the UniverseFancy Nancy and the Wedding of the CenturyFancy Nancy 10th Anniversary EditionFancy Nancy: Saturday Night SleepoverFancy Nancy: Oodles of Kittens

About Jane O'Connor

Jane O’Connor was born and raised in the fabulous metropolis of New York City. That’s where she still lives with her husband, Jim, although both their grown sons did something unfathomable (that means impossible to understand). They moved to the West Coast! Besides writing the Fancy Nancy series and other books for children, Jane spent her whole career as an editor at major publishing houses. Recently retired, she finds herself with something she never had before—free time to do whatever she pleases.

About Robin Preiss Glasser

Robin Preiss Glasser has illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including the bestselling Fancy Nancy series, Lambslide, Escape Goat, and Grand Jeté and Me: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids. She won the Children’s Choice Award for Best Illustrator of the Year for Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet. Robin actually wore tiaras and tutus when she danced with the Pennsylvania Ballet. Now she happily spends her days in jeans, drawing. Robin and her family live in Southern California.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lisa on May 07, 2011

This is a particularly good Fancy Nancy story. Nancy is thrilled when her friend Bree is about to have a butterfly themed birthday party, and Nancy even has a blue butterfly costume picked out to wear. Then she finds out she can’t attend the party because she needs to attend her grandparents’ 50th a......more

Goodreads review by Shaye on February 28, 2021

Loved this sweet picture book that combines discussion of butterflies, "fancy words," and the French language. The artwork was also quite lovely -- colorful with lots of yellows and blues. I enjoyed watching this on with my 6-year-old as a virtual read aloud with Ms.Martina.......more

Goodreads review by Danielle on January 02, 2017

This book is pretty stinking cute with beautiful illustrations. I like that that it dealt with a truly devestating thing for a kid but she learned about the most important thing -being with her family.......more

Goodreads review by Kristen on November 16, 2017

Much more than just a "butterfly" book... Nancy has to miss her friend's birthday party for a very different celebration. Shows how a young girl bonds with her family even after a disappointment.......more

Goodreads review by Carolyn on September 18, 2020

Fancy Nancy books appeal to both boys and girls, but especially to girls as Nancy is just so dressed up and, well, fancy! All of the books in this series help build vocabulary because Nancy uses fancy words to express herself, often also providing the meaning of the word. This book uses many synon......more