Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet

Written by Jane O'Connor

Narrated by Chloe Hennessee

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From the dazzling bestselling duo Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser comes a fancy, frilly ballet story with a lot of heart. Young ballerinas and Fancy Nancy fans will shout encore!

Fancy Nancy is ready for the spotlight! Fancy Nancy and her best friend, Bree, couldn't be more excited about their upcoming dance show. After all, it's all about mermaids, and who knows how to be a fancy, glamorous mermaid better than Fancy Nancy herself?

But when another ballerina wins the coveted role of the mermaid, Nancy is stuck playing a dreary, dull tree. Can Nancy bring fancy flair to her role, even though it isn't the one she wanted? And when disaster strikes right before the big ballet, who will step into the spotlight?

Perfect for fans of the Eloise and Olivia books.

Ooh la la! Fancy Nancy is starring in her own fabulous TV show on Disney Junior. READ THE BOOKS THAT STARTED IT ALL!

Fancy Nancy

Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy

Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly

Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas

Fancy Nancy and the Fabulous Fashion Boutique

Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet

Fancy Nancy: Fanciest Doll in the Universe

Fancy Nancy and the Wedding of the Century

Fancy Nancy 10th Anniversary Edition

Fancy Nancy: Saturday Night Sleepover

Fancy Nancy: Oodles of Kittens

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Release date: Feb 7, 2012
• ISBN: 9780062120694

Jane O'Connor

Jane O’Connor is an editor at a major publishing house who has written more than seventy books for children, including the New York Times bestselling Fancy Nancy series. She resides (that’s fancy for lives) with her family in New York City.

Reviews for Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet

[mirikayla · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

My first Fancy Nancy. Very cute. A little pink and glittery for me, but I can handle it. :)

[sassy_seshat_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Fancy Nancy is beautifully illustrated and a fun voice to listen too.

[abigailadams26 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Fancy Nancy returns in this thirteenth picture-book devoted to her adventures, excited about the "Deep Sea Dances" recital her ballet class is putting on. Sure that she and her best friend Bree will win the part of mermaids, Nancy is distraught when instead she is give the role of a tree, and Bree that of an oyster. Things only get worse however, when Bree wins a mermaid role after all. Can Nancy work through her jealousy, and be happy for Bree? Will she discover that being a tree is a good part after all...?Like its predecessors, Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet presents an entertaining story, one that offers a sympathetic portrait of its eponymous heroine's struggle to accept the less than 'fancy' realities of life. Fortunately, Nancy has a way of winning through her troubles, thanks to her warm heart, generous spirit, and her ability to find the 'sparkle' in everything she does. I appreciate those qualities in her, and the fact that author Jane O'Connor always manages to highlight an important childhood lesson - in this case, accepting disappointment, and being happy for others, even when they get something and we don't - without allowing her story to become at all preachy. The artwork here, as with all the other Fancy Nancy titles I have read, is colorful and cute. Recommended to all young ballet and mermaid lovers, and to anyone who has read and enjoyed other books about this high-spirited young girl.

[mcs018 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is a great example to show how to be happy to your friends. I think that the students will love the storyline and the fun pictures used.

[brownkatie · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Summary:Fancy Nancy is going to be in a Ballet! Nancy and her friend Bree really want to play the parts of Mermaids, but unfortunately Nancy doesn't make the spot. She has to learn to embrace the unique roll of being a Weeping Willow instead.Personal Reaction:This is the first Fancy Nancy book i have read and i loved it. I found it cute that they put in fancy french words and defined it as the story went along. Helps to show children that there are positive things in all rolls not just the major ones. I also loved the illustrations in the book very cute.Classroom Extension Ideas:1. You could give the students a crossword puzzle with all of the french words from the book, and have them match up the correct word with the definition. 2. Have the class put on a fun play. Give everyone special rolls and help them to find the importance in each roll.

[kmjanek · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Recommended This is the newest book in the Fancy Nancy series. Nancy and her best friend, Bree will be performing a ballet with their ballet class called Deep-Sea Dances. Nancy is hoping for a bigger part because she loves mermaids. Nancy and Bree have made mermaid costumes, they play mermaid in their pool and they love the mermaid ballet dance. Both girls practice very hard. Bree gets chosen to be an oyster and Nancy is a tree. When one of the mermaid dancers injures herself, Bree gets chosen to replace her. Nancy is very upset because she wanted the part very badly. She is very disappointed, but she wants to be happy for Bree since that is what friends do. All the dancers get a standing ovation at the end of the dance and Nancy realizes that it was thrilling to just perform in a ballet. Bree and Nancy go out to celebrate their evening at the King’s Crown.The cute pictures are what we have come to expect from Robin Preiss Glasser. The definitions of some of the “fancy” words can still be found, along with Nancy’s love of French words. The underlying message of friendship is a positive one for children to read about. Nancy’s creativity sets an example for readers to use their imagination when coming up with costumes and games to play. The book is a good addition to any school or public library. It works well for a read aloud and would fit with any Fancy Nancy themed library party.

[sarawink-1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

"Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Butterfly" encourages readers to understand how friendship is important and jealousy can sometimes be difficult to overcome. For example, Nancy struggles when her friend Bree is chosen to be the star of the ballet. Nancy's mom explains that she is jealous and encourages her to work through her pain in order to be a good friend. Fancy Nancy is able to overcome her difficult feelings and enjoy herself in the show after all. This book gives young listeners and readers examples of how friendship is wonderful and overcoming obstacles, like upset feelings, can be incredible in the end.

[melodyreads · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

great job of explaining both friendship and jealousy

[shazzerwise_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Another solid installment in the Fancy Nancy series. O'Connor has written a charming (if not entirely new and original) story, but as I always find, Robin Glasser's art is the standout. I love her details, so important in a project like Nancy. And I noticed, perhaps for the first time because she spent so much time in a leotard, that Nancy has a bit of a tummy! So do some of the other girls. Good for Ms. Glasser for not making every character stick thin and being more realistic about shapes and sizes.