Fancy Nancy: Explorer Extraordinaire! audiobook

This book gets an extra star from me because fancy Fancy Nancy not only doesn’t feel repulsed or disgusted by insects, and she is not frightened of them at all; she likes studying them and is fascinated by them. This is a Fancy Nancy book where fancy takes a bit of a backseat and nature (birds, insects, flowers, etc.) and the great outdoors are of more importance.Nancy and her friend spend the day exploring (the backyards of Nancy’s house, her friend’s house to one side, and another neighbor’s house to the other side.) It’s a rather small territory but there is so much to discover.Many very useful and interesting science & nature facts are included within the story. The baby robin out of its nest is my very favorite part of the book. There is some humor that I didn’t find that amusing but I think kids will, including in the form of two younger siblings who want to join their older sisters’ explorer club. For fans that like the Fancy Nancy books primarily for the fancy aspect, some may be a bit disappointed by this book, because while there are some fancy things here, mostly the fancy comes in the forms of words and their less fancy synonyms. Kids who like words should appreciate all of the words though, and enjoy the way the story incorporates them.The illustrations are a lot of fun and the real photographs add quite a bit to the story. I love the illustrated map of the three backyards. There are also a handful of art projects that kids can mimic, and it’s noted when adult supervision is required.This is one Fancy Nancy book that may be enjoyed even by adults who are not usually fans.

I am pleasantly surprised by Fancy Nancy. She's not just about all things pinkish, glittery, and girly. She's about being pinkish, glittery, girly, and smart and responsible. And to top it off, she slips the educational in while readers are enjoying the pinkish, glittery, and girly. Bravo. Nancy and her friend Bree are the only members (for now) of their explorers club. They have a sensible set of rules for safety and respecting nature (no picking leaves off trees because the trees need them for food, stay in the designated exploring area, never catch butterflies because they're fragile, etc.). When they find interesting things in the backyard, they research them (that's a fancy word for reading about what they've found), and readers get to learn right alongside the girls. As in the other Fancy Nancy books, difficult words are explained in simpler terms, making them more accessible for kids. They're really quite clever. Had Nancy been around when my girlie girls were still among the under-9 set, Nancy would've lived in our house, I'm sure. The only problem I have with the books is not a problem with the books themselves as with those who label them with a reading level. Some of these books are labeled "Level 1" or "Level 2" and they are most definitely written at a higher reading level.

Really loved this newest addition to the Fancy Nancy series! This book gives children a close look at the fascinating world that exists in their backyards. It explores plants, trees, flowers, insects, bugs, birds, etc. while also teaching children "safety" tips for enjoying nature all with typical Fancy Nancy "flair"! My daughter and I loved it!

FANCY NANCY!! I have never read a Fancy Nancy book before there were after my childhood time, I like the title because my name is Nancy. The book is about Nancy and Bree going exploring and their going to collect leaves, watch birds, and inspect insects. Throughout she goes over the rules, like no touching: just looking, crying is not allowed. Nancy's sister and Freddy want to go exploring with them but Nancy did not know if they are mature enough. They really want to join the club! The pages are very busy and a lot was going on but enjoyed the overall story. This would be good to have in the class when you read for fun!!

This was one of my favorite books as a kid. I loved how extravagant and spontaneous Fancy Nancy is and how creative she can be. I was particularly fixated on this Fancy Nancy book because of the fort; I always wanted to recreate the fort in my own backyard and tried a few times to do so. I think kids who are interested in everything sparkly and fancy will enjoy the book for what it is, and hopefully it inspires other kids to be creative too. Overall a fun and silly story with lots of color and engaging illustrations.

This book is not your typical Fancy Nancy books. Yes there is adventure, and yes there are new vocabulary to learn, but this is also a nonfiction book. It has beginning information on things someone might find exploring. It even makes sure to tell you that all the information in this book are real. It was a wonderful read and a great addition to the series.

A living science book. It’s cute and fun, and shows kids to be kind to their little siblings.

Children would love, fun story with lots of educational vocab and learning for children.

Lots of positive stuff here about being outside and seeing what's around you in nature.Flo became an ornithologist for a few days off the back of this...

Love! So much colorfulness, fun, fabulous story as always....

Stella loves the fancy nancy books. This one is less about being frilly/girly and more about learning about bugs and spiders, which I think is awesome.

I love to see the explorer side of Nancy and her best friend, Bree!! I found it such a cute and fun read, just like the other books from this series!!!

This was so adorable. The illustrations are so so cute and the text is fun, even for an adult. Loved it!