Fancy Nancy: Poison Ivy Expert

By Jane O’Connor, Robin Preiss Glasser

Fancy Nancy: Poison Ivy Expert Book Cover

Nancy realizes that even experts can always learn something new in this hilarious Fancy Nancy story from the beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.

When Nancy picks flowers for Ms. Glass’s surprise party, she is overjoyed—until she discovers an unpleasant surprise of her own! How could Nancy, practically a poison ivy expert, come down with something so unfancy?

Fancy Nancy: Poison Ivy Expert 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.


What happens when being fancy meets a very unfancy itch?

  • A Funny Lesson Learned: Nancy calls herself a poison ivy expert, but soon discovers even experts have more to learn when she gets a super-itchy rash!
  • Charming Friendship Story: When Nancy feels miserable (that’s fancy for very unhappy), her friends and a kind neighbor with a home remedy help her feel better.
  • Perfect for Beginner Readers: As a Level One I Can Read book, this story uses simple sentences and familiar words to help new readers succeed and feel proud.
  • Fancy Vocabulary Building: Kids will love learning new, “fancy” words like ‘bouquet,’ ‘miserable,’ and ‘remedy’ right along with Nancy.
ISBN: 9780061236143
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Dec 30, 2008
List price: $16.99
No of pages: 32
Trim Size: 6.350 in (w) x 9.300 in (h) x 0.350 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Beginner
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Girls & Women
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories

Nancy realizes that even experts can always learn something new in this hilarious Fancy Nancy story from the beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.

When Nancy picks flowers for Ms. Glass’s surprise party, she is overjoyed—until she discovers an unpleasant surprise of her own! How could Nancy, practically a poison ivy expert, come down with something so unfancy?

Fancy Nancy: Poison Ivy Expert 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.


What happens when being fancy meets a very unfancy itch?

  • A Funny Lesson Learned: Nancy calls herself a poison ivy expert, but soon discovers even experts have more to learn when she gets a super-itchy rash!
  • Charming Friendship Story: When Nancy feels miserable (that’s fancy for very unhappy), her friends and a kind neighbor with a home remedy help her feel better.
  • Perfect for Beginner Readers: As a Level One I Can Read book, this story uses simple sentences and familiar words to help new readers succeed and feel proud.
  • Fancy Vocabulary Building: Kids will love learning new, “fancy” words like ‘bouquet,’ ‘miserable,’ and ‘remedy’ right along with Nancy.

ISBN: 9780061236143
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Dec 30, 2008
List price: $16.99
No of pages: 32
Trim Size: 6.350 in (w) x 9.300 in (h) x 0.350 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Beginner
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Girls & Women
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories