Nancy has fun with her reading buddy in this I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser!

Ooh la la—Fancy Nancy is so lucky! She and her reading buddy, Violet, read together every Monday. But when a few Mondays go by without being able to meet, Nancy begins to miss her new friend. Will Violet and Nancy find a way to read together even if they’re not at school?

Fancy Nancy: Best Reading Buddies is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

This book is perfect for building reading confidence and talking about friendship.

• I Can Read: Level 1: Uses familiar words and short sentences, making it the perfect first step for children ready to read on their own with confidence.
• Making New Friends: Follow along as Nancy and her older reading buddy, Violet, form a special bond over their favorite books.
• A Sweet School Story: When Nancy gets a cold and misses a few Mondays at school, she worries she might lose her new best buddy.
• Encourages a Love of Reading: From the school classroom to a fun trip to the library, this story celebrates the joy of finding the perfect book—and the perfect friend to share it with.