Fancy Nancy's "ABC format" gets kids excited about using fancy words! Each page is a different letter of the alphabet, illustrating something feminine and girlie! The letter A is represented by "accessories." B teaches them about frilly "boas," (not the reptile kind). A child-friendly definition is provided, as well as a sentence or two in which she uses her fancy word. Illustrations are detailed and appealing. You cannot read the book without smiling.
I love using ABC books with students of all ages! Kids can borrow this format to create their own ABC books around their favorite topic. Teachers can have students make class alphabet books to demonstrate comprehension. I have had upper elementary students make alphabet books after reading about Johnny Appleseed or US history. ABC books come in a multitude of topics from Alaska to superheros and penguins to New Zealand, but Fancy Nancy is my favorite because she explicitly illustrates to kids that they should think carefully about the words they choose and that fancy words are the best kind!
My daughter absolutely loves Fancy Nancy books and so do I. They make expanding your vocabulary fun and something to strive for.
ReplyDeleteThis book would work really well with girls. I smile because I would have a hard time convincing my own 3 boys to read it! I love knowing great books that work with girls, however, so that I'm not so "boy heavy" in my knowledge.
ReplyDeleteI know that you said you used the different colors because the paragraphing wasn't cooperating - I think it looks great though. Who cares if it's nontraditional? Besides, it fits the 'fancy' theme. :)
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