Join Nancy as she learns that you can’t judge a book report by its cover! With simple text and vibrant illustrations, this Fancy Nancy I Can Read story from the beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser will delight readers young and old.

Nancy’s first book report is sure to be dazzling. After all, she is the second-best artist in her class. She is using beads, fringe, and a fancy border. And she is writing about Sacajawea, a true-life heroine. What could go wrong?

Fancy Nancy: The Dazzling Book Report 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.

How does this book help your new reader dazzle?

• Beginning Reading Support: As a Level One I Can Read book, it uses simple sentences and familiar words to help children sound out stories on their own.
• Relatable Classroom Challenges: Nancy’s panic about her first book report is a situation every young student will understand and learn from.
• Building Vocabulary: Introduces rich new words like ‘dazzling,’ ‘select,’ and ‘crestfallen,’ with a helpful glossary in the back.
• Creativity and Confidence: A gentle lesson that true success comes from both creativity and substance, boosting confidence for future school projects.