A tot with a penchant for panache is at the center of this playful tale that celebrates marching to the beat of your own drummer. Nancy, a little girl enraptured by all things ornate, is dismayed by her family's distinctly conventional tendencies. In her quest to convince her loved ones that the sundry trappings of the fabulous life are actually sheer necessities, Nancy embarks upon a campaign of family beautification by offering fancy living instructions. O'Connor deftly conveys Nancy's precocious yet disarming delivery: Nancy is a hoot and her fashion-first message will resonate with many budding divas among the preschool set. Glasser's vivacious, vividly colored illustrations capture the exuberance with which tiny fashonistas embrace the life of the glitterati. Aspiring converts to Nancy's tony lifestyle will find Glasser's humorous depictions of Nancy in all her glory inspirational, whether she's dressed for the evening or making over her family. The poignant message about love needing no embellishment adds a heartwarming touch to this fun-filled tale. (Picture book. 4-6)
Only four percent of the global population rocks naturally red hair, but their representation in literature is way higher. After all, endowing a character with a mop of ginger locks is basically a shorthand way of saying, “Hey reader—this person stands out!” Whether that’s good or bad depends on the story, but one thing’s for […]
I’ve recently noticed a lot of my friends posting Facebook and Instagram photos of their kids dressed up as their favorite fictional characters for school “Character Day.” I LOVE this idea, and have been so inspired by their creative interpretations! To continue with this trend, here are some great characters from beloved books that also […]
Homemade Halloween costumes are my favorite, but those Pinterest creations that require $40 worth of material, a week’s worth of work, and are destined to end up on the bathroom floor because your kid wants to wear the $5 Batman cape they got in their Christmas stocking last year are maddening. My daughter is a […]