Crafty Chloe has several elements I enjoy:

1. A cute animal character with personality (her dog Bert)

2. A villain (mean girl London) who turns out not to be so villainous after all

3. A bit of a cliffhanger (what did Chloe make to give her friend?)

4. A genuine feel-good ending

Is this the next Fancy Nancy? I'm not so sure, but I do really like the illustrations (by Heather Ross who did the cover for [b:What Happened on Fox Street|7883148|What Happened on Fox Street|Tricia Springstubb|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1306188439s/7883148.jpg|11091314]), and the phrase "Chicken Pops." ( )

Chloe loves crafts, and she's good at them. When it turns out the perfect present for her friend's birthday has already been bought by a stuck-up acquaintance, Chloe decides that instead she's make a present for her friend. After much thought, she stays up most of the night before the party to make her present(s), and when disaster strikes with the other gift, Chloe's contribution saves the day.
A nice little book about the value of home-made presents and of being a crafts maven, a skill that is often pooh-poohed in the STEM area.
I like Chloe and her crafts, and I think more people should know her. ( )

Chloe can't dance, she isn't athletic but the girl can get her crafty on. Cute inspiring story for your inner creative genius. ( )

Chloe uses her imagination to craft the perfect, original present for her friend Emma's birthday party.
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Save money, go green, and make something unique that comes not from a store but from your heart!  It's a win-win!  And, in my opinion, this book gets across the message effectively, not preaching.  It also gets across the message that little girls should not wear shoes with heels that go click-click.  I absolutely adore the book and hope that lots of other ppl, adults and boys too, do also. ( )