Synopsis: Nancy is bubbling with anticipation over her friend Bree's Butterfly Birthday party, only to discover that she will be unable to attend because she has to make an appearance at her grandparents' fiftieth anniversary celebration. How will she survive missing what is sure to be the fanciest party ever?
Review: I'm surrounded by boys. I only have brothers, and I only have sons. I even have more nephews than nieces. That is why I'm so glad that Fancy Nancy exists to put me in touch with my inner, glowing, girlie self. I love that she loves pink and bows and beads and all things frilly and French (one of my majors in college was French). Nancy has become one of my best friends by her sheer celebration of what it means to be a girl.
Bonjour Butterfly proves that even with her wild hair and her tendency for a little too much bling, Nancy truly is an exceptional lady. She is devastated when she is told that she won't be able to attend Bree's Butterfly Birthday. Her grandparents' fiftieth anniversary fete certainly couldn't compare. Nancy makes it clear to all of her family members that she is unhappy. "Mad is way too plain for how I feel. I am furious!" In typical Nancy fashion, though, she soon lets go of her anger and starts to enjoy herself. "I'm sorry for the way I behaved. I am ecstatic to be here." What a good, lady-like way to present herself. Nancy has learned that being fancy is not only about how one dresses, but also about how one acts.
With its typical glittering cover and marvelous, exuberant illustrations of Nancy jumping, dancing, primping and preening, Bonjour Butterfly won't disappoint fans. I have only one possible negative/anal comment. In the original Fancy Nancy, Nancy teaches her family that yellow is plain. The border on Bonjour Butterfly is yellow. I'm pretty sure that Nancy would have chosen gold.



