Wasatch County Library

Letta, charged with collecting and saving words, uncovers a sinister plan to suppress language, robbing the people of Ark of the power of speech, and realizes she must also save the culture, itself.

Fancy Nancy provides one or more of her favorite fancy words for each letter of the alphabet, defines them, and uses some in sentences that show what they mean to her, such as that she yearns--wants really badly--to visit Paris someday.

Nancy is about to lose her first tooth, but if she can prevent it from falling out until she arrives at school she will get a special necklace from the nurse.

Nancy, who likes to use fancy words, is dismayed to be partnered with shy classmate Lionel for the school talent show until she comes up with an act perfectly suited for both of them.

Introduces, in brief text and illustrations, the use of the letter combination "id" in such words as "squid," "lid," "grid," and "pyramid."

Nancy's failure to pay attention gets her into trouble when she bakes cupcakes for the school bake sale.

"Teaches the names for familiar work vehicles such as cement mixers and snowplows in both English and Spanish"--Provided by publisher.

This book shows pictures of playing, traveling, shopping, and working identified by words in large letters and includes questions to suggest further exploration of the illustrations.

Introduces, in brief text and illustrations, the use of the letter combination "uff" in such words as "cuff," "fluff," "huff," and "stuff."