Jane O'connor (2) : Jane O'Connor

Everybody needs a little bit of "fancy" in their lives, and we've got just the right lady coming to bring it! Fancy Nancy is growing up along with the generation of girls that grew to love her and larger than life personality, in the first chapter book to feature a slightly older Nancy Clancy: Nancy ... (more)Clancy, Super Sleuth. Jane O'Connor, author of the wildly popular Fancy Nancy children's series (did you know that its been adapted into a successful youth ballet production?), joins us in the Bookstore for a rare weekend event as she shares the newest adventure of everybody's favorite fancy girl. Nancy and her best friend, Bree, have everything they need to solve a mystery, from their totally professional trench coats to their top-secret code. But when crime strikes in their classroom, will these super sleuths be able to crack the case?

Come dressed in your most fabulous outfits to welcome back Jane with her newest book!

Join CARPE LIBRUM at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 12th to celebrate the publication of FANCY NANCY'S SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS with a TEA PARTY for kids. There will be a reading from the new book and fun crafts, too. Please call 588-8080 to reserve your seat today.

Fancy Nancy's Splendiferous Christmas Dress Ball
Author: Jane O'Connor (Author) and Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator) are a Number 1 New York Times Bestselling Team with a collection of Bestselling Childrens Books. Title: Fancy Nancy's Splendiferous Christmas, $17.99 Hardcover, ISBN 9780061235900, ... (more)On Sale Date: November 03, 2009 What: Jane O'Connor (Author) and Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator) will talk about their New Book, their lives, their work, answer audience questions and they will autograph copies of their New Book purchased from Rainy Day Books, on our website and / or at our Author Event, that are accompanied by a Stamped Ticket. When: Sunday, November 08, 2009, 2:30 PM Where: A Rainy Day Books Author Event at Unity Temple on The Plaza, Sanctuary, 707 W 47th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64112
Admission Package (Click on the ADD TO SHOPPING CART button): $17.99 plus Tax, includes from Rainy Day Books, One (1) Stamped Ticket, One (1) Guest Ticket (if needed) and One (1) Copy of Fancy Nancy's Splendiferous Christmas (Hardcover) to be Autographed after the Author Presentation. Please specify your need for One (1) Stamped Ticket and One (1) Guest Ticket (if needed) in the Notes field of your Online Order. If you choose Option 1 for In-Store Pick-Up, then you can specify At-Event Pick-Up in the Notes field of your Online Order. Thank you. Book Orders can be shipped worldwide. All Author Event Book Sales are Final and Non-Returnable.

Meet Fancy Nancy Author Jane O'Connor and Illustrator Robin Glasser on November 6th! Wear Your Fanciest Attire!

Meet Fancy Nancy Author Jane O'Connor and Illustrator Robin Glasser on November 6th! Wear Your Fanciest Attire!

You're in invited to a soiree! (That's fancy for party!) So put on your fancy dress, join us for some fancy refreshments and make some fancy crafts! Please sign up by calling 673-1734 or at the desk when you stop into the store! Tiaras welcome!

Fancy Nancy Returns! We’re having a tea party with pink tea, cookies, and treats, and crafts and fun of the fanciest kind. Stories from Jane O’Conner’s famous series “Fancy Nancy”. Due to limited space, reservations must be made and $10.00 for each ticket paid for in advance. $5.00 of ticket ... (more)price will go towards purchase of a book. Stop in or call 456-8062.

You asked for it and here it is! Come to a party dressed as fancy as you want and see if you can outdo the much-loved Fancy Nancy. There will be party food, games, contests, parades, and prizes. And, you'll get to see the BV staff all dressed up, too! Limit 35. Call to reserve a spot!