Books by Jane O'Connor

Jane O'Connor is a celebrated children's author best known for her lively storytelling and imaginative characters that delight young readers. Her writing sparkles with wit and warmth, often exploring themes of creativity, friendship, and the joy of self-expression. With a keen eye for detail and a gentle sense of humour, she creates worlds that feel both familiar and full of wonder.

Her books have inspired countless children to embrace their individuality and see beauty in everyday moments. Whether she's crafting a playful picture book or a thoughtful story for early readers, O'Connor's work radiates charm and intelligence, making her a trusted name in children's literature across the UK and beyond.

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  • Fancy Nancy Splendid Speller

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Splendid Speller

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisYoung readers will relate to Nancy''s test-taking dilemma in this Fancy Nancy I Can Read story from the New York Times bestselling team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.Nancy loves spelling. She can spell fun words like happy and French words like chien (that means dog) and even long words like splendid. But when Ms. Glass''s spelling test is harder than Nancy anticipated, the self-professed spelling prodigy faces a tough decision that pits her pride against her principles.Fancy Nancy: Splendid Speller is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it''s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. The back matter features a list of the rich vocabulary words that are used throughout the story along with their definition. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start rea

    10 in stock

    £5.92

  • Fancy Nancy Splendid Speller

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Splendid Speller

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    Book SynopsisYoung readers will relate to Nancy''s test-taking dilemma in this Fancy Nancy I Can Read story from the New York Times bestselling team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.Nancy loves spelling. She can spell fun words like happy and French words like chien (that means dog) and even long words like splendid. But when Ms. Glass''s spelling test is harder than Nancy anticipated, the self-professed spelling prodigy faces a tough decision that pits her pride against her principles.Fancy Nancy: Splendid Speller is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it''s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. The back matter features a list of the rich vocabulary words that are used throughout the story along with their definition. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start rea

    Out of stock

    £16.14

  • Fancy Nancy and the Mean Girl

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy and the Mean Girl

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    Book SynopsisNancy will have to do some fancy footwork to resolve her predicament in this latest Fancy Nancy story from the beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser. Much to her dismay, Nancy has been chosen for the relay team in this year''s Field Day at school. Despite her many natural talents, Nancy isn''t much of a runner. She''s afraid of letting her team down—especially after finding out that an unkind (that''s another word for mean) girl in her class is on the team too. With a little help from her dad, Nancy tries her best, stands up for herself, and makes a new friend.Fancy Nancy and the Mean Girl is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it''s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. The back matter features a list of the rich vocabulary words that are used throughout the story along with their definition.

    Out of stock

    £7.44

  • Fancy Nancy and the Mean Girl

    HarperCollins Fancy Nancy and the Mean Girl

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    £15.29

  • Fancy Nancy Hair Dos and Hair Donts I Can Read

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Hair Dos and Hair Donts I Can Read

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £5.86

  • Fancy Nancy Hair Dos and Hair Donts

    HarperCollins Fancy Nancy Hair Dos and Hair Donts

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisJoin Nancy in this comical and endearing addition to the Fancy Nancy I Can Read series, from the beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.Picture Day is just about the most important day of the year, and Nancy has her outfit all figured out. That leaves only one thing—picking a hairstyle! Nancy considers the options. Pigtails? A bun? Long and loose? Then Nancy gets a brain wave, and she reaches for the scissors. . . .Fancy Nancy: Hair Dos and Hair Don’ts is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it''s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. The back matter features a list of the rich vocabulary words that are used throughout the story along with their definition.

    Out of stock

    £14.39

  • Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy Super Sleuth

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy Super Sleuth

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisFor young readers who grew up with the bestselling Fancy Nancy picture books, Nancy Clancy is now starring in her own chapter books!In this first in a series of delightful chapter books, Fancy Nancy takes on the role of detective.

    Out of stock

    £7.99

  • Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy Sees the Future

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy Sees the Future

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £7.99

  • Fancy Nancy and the TooLoose Tooth

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy and the TooLoose Tooth

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisNancy touches upon a subject near and dear to all in this Fancy Nancy story from the beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser. Nancy absolutely must have her first tooth fall out at school. That way she will be sure to receive the special tooth-holder necklace from the school nurse. But when Nancy''s tooth starts wiggling at home, she is worried she might lose it before class. How can Nancy make sure her loose tooth falls out at school?Fancy Nancy and the Too-Loose Tooth is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it''s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. The back matter features a list of the rich vocabulary words that are used throughout the story along with their definition.

    10 in stock

    £14.44

  • Fancy Nancy and the TooLoose Tooth

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy and the TooLoose Tooth

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    £6.36

  • Fancy Nancy Fancy Day in Room 1A

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Fancy Day in Room 1A

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis Fancy Nancy I Can Read story from the beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser will entertain beginning readers—even on a rainy, gloomy day!After a gloomy, gray week stuck inside at school, Nancy comes up with a great idea to cheer up her friends. Ms. Glass''s classroom will celebrate a new holiday—Fancy Day! Everyone gets into the swing of things, practicing their manners and preparing for the party. But on the day of the celebration, Ms. Glass runs in late . . . looking quite plain. Can Nancy and her classmates doll up Ms. Glass and keep the party as elegant as expected?Fancy Nancy: Fancy Day in Room 1-A is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it''s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. The back matter features a list of the rich vocabulary words that are used throughout the story along with their definition.

    10 in stock

    £6.35

  • Fancy Nancy

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.37

  • Fancy Nancy Too Many Tutus

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Too Many Tutus

    Book SynopsisIn this Fancy Nancy I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, there’s no such thing as too many tutus! Or is there? Fancy Nancy''s closet is bulging (that''s a fancy way of saying it won''t close). Nancy''s mom thinks she should give away some of her tutus—but Nancy knows a fancy girl can never have too many tutus! But when Ms. Glass tells her class they will have a fancy swap-and-shop at school, will Nancy bring in some tutus to trade? And what happens when she finds the tutu of her dreams?Fancy Nancy: Too Many Tutus is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it''s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. The back matter features a list of the rich vocabulary words that are used throughout the story along with their definition. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level On

    £13.59

  • Fancy Nancy Apples Galore

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Apples Galore

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisNancy is fascinated when she learns the new kid in class is from Paris-and she still likes him, even when she realizes he is from Paris, Texas.

    10 in stock

    £6.41

  • Fancy Nancy Apples Galore

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Apples Galore

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £14.44

  • Fancy Nancy Just My Luck

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Just My Luck

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisLearn all about luck with Fancy Nancy in New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser's beginning reader Fancy Nancy: Just My Luck! This Level One I Can Read book is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

    10 in stock

    £6.41

  • Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy Super Sleuth

    HarperCollins Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy Super Sleuth

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisFor young readers who grew up with the bestselling Fancy Nancy picture books, Nancy Clancy is now starring in her own chapter books!In this first in a series of delightful chapter books, Fancy Nancy takes on the role of detective.

    1 in stock

    £6.88

  • Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy Secret Admirer

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy Secret Admirer

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFor young readers who grew up with the bestselling picture books, Nancy Clancy is now starring in her own chapter books!Love is in the air! Will love conquer all in the end?Fans of Fancy Nancy will delight in joining Nancy Clancy as she takes on love in the second chapter book in the series.

    10 in stock

    £7.00

  • Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy Sees the Future

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy Sees the Future

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £7.00

  • Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy Secret of the Silver Key

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy Secret of the Silver Key

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisJoin Nancy Clancy in New York Times bestselling team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser’s fourth Nancy Clancy chapter book!

    10 in stock

    £6.91

  • Fancy Nancy Puppy Party

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Puppy Party

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisIt’s Frenchy’s birthday, and Nancy wants to give her pooch the most stupendous, glamorous, fabulous birthday party ever, from cake to balloons to party hats.She invites all of Frenchy’s doggie friends to the celebration.

    10 in stock

    £6.41

  • Fancy Nancy Budding Ballerina

    HarperCollins Fancy Nancy Budding Ballerina

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £5.99

  • Fancy Nancy Theres No Day Like a Snow Day

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Theres No Day Like a Snow Day

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    Book SynopsisEven a snow day is fancy when Nancy is around!Ooh la la! And Nancy, JoJo, Bree, and Freddy are tres excited to go outside and play. From making snow angels to building snowmen to catching snowflakes . . . Celebrate Nancy's winter wonderland with this new fancy story, complete with a fabulous set of stickers!

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    £6.44

  • Fancy Nancy and the Fall Foliage

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy and the Fall Foliage

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £5.99

  • Fancy Nancy Storybook Treasury

    HarperCollins Fancy Nancy Storybook Treasury

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £14.41

  • Fancy Nancys Fabulously Fancy Treasury

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancys Fabulously Fancy Treasury

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £12.83

  • Fancy Nancy Bonjour Butterfly

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Bonjour Butterfly

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £10.44

  • Lulu Goes to Witch School

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Lulu Goes to Witch School

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn this funny Halloween story for beginning readers, Lulu the witch girl is a little nervous about her first day of school, but she heads off with her broom and Dracula lunch box. She immediately loves her new teacher, Miss Slime, especially her wart. Lulu’s first flying lesson around the cemetery goes great!There’s only one thing she doesn’t like about witch school: curly-haired Sandy Witch, who seems to do everything better than Lulu.Funny, spooky Lulu Goes to Witch School is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own, but still need a little help. Perfect for both Halloween and back to school reads, this classic story has been given fresh illustrations by Bella Sinclair in this beautiful new edition.

    10 in stock

    £5.99

  • Fancy Nancy Sand Castles and Sand Palaces

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Sand Castles and Sand Palaces

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisJoin Fancy Nancy on a trip to the beach in this 8x8 picture book, complete with a fabulous set of stickers!In Fancy Nancy: Sand Castles and Sand Palaces, Nancy spends the day at the beach with her friends.

    10 in stock

    £6.64

  • Fancy Nancy Spring Fashion Fling A Springtime

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Spring Fashion Fling A Springtime

    Book SynopsisWhat better way to celebrate spring than with a fashion show hosted by Fancy Nancy and her friend Bree! Nancy and Bree create magnificent costumes for their dolls Marabelle and Chiffon to wear at the Spring Fling Fashion Show.

    £6.56

  • Fancy Nancy Candy Bonanza

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Candy Bonanza

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    Book SynopsisThis favorite Fancy Nancy storybook about Halloween comes completes with 35 stickers!Today is Halloween, and Nancy can't wait to collect candy from each house she visits.

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    £6.63

  • Fancy Nancy The Worst Secret Keeper Ever

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy The Worst Secret Keeper Ever

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisJoin Fancy Nancy in a fabulous story about the love and battles between siblings, complete with fancy stickers!JoJo is telling all of Nancy's secrets—she just can't help it! But when Bree comes over to watch a movie that only Nancy has seen before, Nancy realizes it's very hard to keep a secret.

    10 in stock

    £7.00

  • Fancy Nancys Perfectly Pink Playtime Purse

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancys Perfectly Pink Playtime Purse

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling team of Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser comes the ultimate Fancy Nancy activity book. Shaped like a purse, inside there are fun activities and eighty Fancy Nancy stickers! Fans of Fancy Nancy will delight in this perfectly pink purse, perfect for carrying around.

    10 in stock

    £9.49

  • Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy Star of Stage and Screen

    HarperCollins Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy Star of Stage and Screen

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisWill Nancy's humiliation get the best of her, or will she find a way to embrace her newfound fame?Nancy Clancy is ready for her close-up in the fifth installment in the Nancy Clancy chapter book series by New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.

    1 in stock

    £6.83

  • Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy Soccer Mania

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy Soccer Mania

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisNancy Clancy hits the soccer field in New York Times bestselling team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser’s sixth Nancy Clancy chapter book.Normally, Nancy doesn’t like dressing like everyone else.

    10 in stock

    £7.00

  • Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy Soccer Mania 6 Nancy

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy Soccer Mania 6 Nancy

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisNancy Clancy hits the soccer field in New York Times bestselling team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser’s sixth Nancy Clancy chapter book.Normally, Nancy doesn’t like dressing like everyone else.

    10 in stock

    £8.90

  • Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy Seeks a Fortune 7 Nancy

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy Seeks a Fortune 7 Nancy

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisNancy Clancy learns about starting a business in the seventh chapter book in the Nancy Clancy chapter book series by New York Times bestselling team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser!At first, Nancy Clancy thinks how great it would be to be wealthy—that’s elegant for rich.

    10 in stock

    £8.98

  • Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy Seeks a Fortune

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy Seeks a Fortune

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisNancy Clancy learns all about starting a business and making a fortune in the seventh chapter book in the Nancy Clancy chapter book series by New York Times bestselling team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser!How great would it be to be wealthy—that’s elegant for rich.

    10 in stock

    £7.00

  • Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy LateBreaking News

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy LateBreaking News

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser comes Nancy Clancy starring in the eighth installment of her chapter book series: Nancy Clancy and the Late-Breaking News. Now in paperback!

    10 in stock

    £7.56

  • Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy LateBreaking News 8

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancy LateBreaking News 8

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser comes the eighth and final installment of the Fancy Nancy chapter book series: Nancy Clancy and the Late-Breaking News!Nancy Clancy is working to be the star reporter of the Third Grade Gazette—that’s a fancy word for newspaper.

    10 in stock

    £7.99

  • Fancy Nancy Peanut Butter and Jellyfish

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Peanut Butter and Jellyfish

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisJoin Fancy Nancy on an exciting trip to the aquarium in this Fancy Nancy I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser. During a class trip to the aquarium, Fancy Nancy is enjoying all the incredible sea creatures—that is until she comes to the jellyfish exhibit!

    10 in stock

    £6.41

  • OConnor J Fancy Nancy Peanut Butter and Jellyfish

    HarperCollins OConnor J Fancy Nancy Peanut Butter and Jellyfish

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisJoin Fancy Nancy on an exciting trip to the aquarium in this Fancy Nancy I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling team Jane O''Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser. During a class trip to the aquarium, Fancy Nancy is enjoying all the incredible sea creatures—that is until she comes to the jellyfish exhibit! With the help of Ms. Glass and her friends, Nancy learns to overcome her fear of jellyfish, and she makes her teacher a special project to say thank you. Fans of Fancy Nancy will delight as they experience the fun of sea life right alongside Nancy.Fancy Nancy: Peanut Butter and Jellyfish is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it''s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. The back matter features a list of the rich vocabulary words that are used throughout the story along with their definition.  

    10 in stock

    £14.44

  • Fancy Nancy Super Secret Surprise Party

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Super Secret Surprise Party

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    Book SynopsisJoin Fancy Nancy as she plans a surprise party in New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser's beginning reader Fancy Nancy: Super Secret Surprise Party.Shh! Fancy Nancy and her classmates are planning a surprise party—that means it's top secret!Trade Review"Throughout the narrative, fancy words are used and then explained in a clever method of vocabulary building, and the words are listed and defined on the last page." -Booklist -- Booklist

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    £6.59

  • Fancy Nancy Its Backward Day

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Its Backward Day

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisLaugh along as Nancy and her friends do everything backward in this Fancy Nancy I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser!Why is everything topsy-turvy today?

    10 in stock

    £6.37

  • Fancy Nancy Oodles of Kittens

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Oodles of Kittens

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    Book Synopsis*NOW A HIT TV SERIES ON DISNEY JUNIOR*Fancy Nancy returns in a purr-fect story about felines, canines, and making new four-legged friends! A hardcover picture book from the dazzling New York Times bestselling duo Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser. It’s raining, and Nancy hears a strange sound coming from outside. Nancy and Bree decide to investigate, and what do they find? Lo and behold! It’s oodles of adorable kittens! (Oodles is fancy for a lot.)After finding some of the kittens good homes, Nancy and Bree each get to keep one for themselves. That’s until Nancy’s new kitten meets her posh pup, Frenchy. Will Nancy’s two pets ever get along? Will Nancy be able to love them both the same?Perfect for fans of the Eloise, Olivia, and other Fancy Nancy books.Ooh la la! Fancy Nancy is starring in her own fabulous TV show on Disney Junior.

    Out of stock

    £17.09

  • Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancys Tres Charming Chapter

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancy Nancy Clancys Tres Charming Chapter

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisNancy Clancy may be a little older but she's still fancy and full of fun. Whether she's solving a mystery or predicting the future, no one brings pizazz quite like Nancy! In Super Sleuth, Nancy puts her detective skills to the test as she finds the culprit when a prized possession goes missing at school.

    10 in stock

    £16.99

  • The Best of Fancy Nancy CD

    HarperCollins The Best of Fancy Nancy CD

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    Book SynopsisMeet Nancy, she thinks everything is better when it's fancy. From ice cream to mermaids, there's always an opportunity to add a little sparkle in life. Join Nancy and her friends on six fantastic adventures in this splendiferous audio collection!This collection includes: Fancy NancyFancy Nancy and the Posh PuppyFancy Nancy: Bonjour, ButterflyFancy Nancy and the Late, Late, LATE NightFancy Nancy and the Delectable Cupcakesand Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid BalletPerformed by Chloe Hennessee

    Out of stock

    £11.89

  • Fancy Nancys Fabulous Fall Storybook Collection

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fancy Nancys Fabulous Fall Storybook Collection

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis beautiful hardcover storybook features six Fancy Nancy classics by New York Times bestselling team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser: Fancy Nancy: Halloween . Fancy Nancy: Fancy Day in Room 1-A; Fans of the Fancy Nancy series will delight in this collection filled with Fancy Nancy’s autumn adventures!

    10 in stock

    £10.99

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