Fancy Nancy

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I think I must be on a mission to review every one of Briarpatch's products. And why not? Their toys and games are simply wonderful! The latest in their line of products is based on the Children's National Bestseller, Fancy Nancy. I just heard about these books over on Twitter of all places and they are simply charming - what's not to like about a girl who "believes that more is ALWAYS better when it comes to being fancy." And Briarpatch has developed a line of games that dovetails quite nicely with the books.

(from the press release:) "Posh young ladies everywhere will set down their teacups and exclaim “ooh la la!” as fans of the Fancy Nancy book series discover Briarpatch’s newest line of board, puzzles and card games featuring young Nancy surrounded by très chic clothes and accessories. As young readers of Jane O’Connor books will appreciate, there's no such thing as too much; Nancy loves her frilly bedroom, her lace-trimmed socks, and her pen with a plume. She even teaches her family how to be fancy. And now, thanks to game maker Briarpatch, kids will enter Nancy’s world where they will get a glimpse of her posh bedroom, piece together a glitter coated puzzle and shuffle a deck full of tiaras, wands and bows. "

First up, a board game:

Fancy Nancy Posh Bedroom Board Game • Ages 5+“Posh is a fancy word for fancy!” 2 – 4 players will delight in helping Fancy Nancy transform her world from plain to fancy. Boas, ribbons, tiaras and oodles of other frilly accessories make the posh makeover complete! “Voila! C’est magnifique!” Game rules are included. $19.99


Next is the product we were sent for review, puzzles! These "glittery" puzzles were adorable and at 100 pieces, are just the right size and complexity for my 5 year old (my 4 year old had fun putting them together with help from Mom!).

Fancy Nancy Puzzle Assortment • Ages 5+ Choose from four enchanting 100-piece puzzles starring Fancy Nancy in her bedroom. “What’s a Fancy Girl to do?” illustrates a tiara-clad Nancy dressing her dolly as fancy as you-know-who. “I Love Being Fancy” finds Nancy in her posh bedroom surrounded by every glamorous accessory imaginable. “Butterflies are Exquisite!” shows Beautiful Butterfly Nancy amid a rather messy bedroom. “Introducing Frenchy!” show Nancy and her fancy dog Frenchy having a fine time. All four puzzles feature a special glitter coating! Ooh-la-la. $7.99 each.

And last, but not least, a card game!

Fancy Nancy Card Game • Ages 5+Fancy accessories galore make this jumbo-sized card game a stupendous way to spend an afternoon with 3-6 players. Collect all 8 of Fancy Nancy’s must-have items like sunglasses, rings, tiaras, flowers, bows and purses. The youngest player goes first because good manners are oh-so-important. Shuffle, deal and start collecting. Shout “voila” when you become as fancy as Nancy! Game rules are included. $6.99.

About Briarpatch Briarpatch’s strong legacy of stimulating children’s lives through fun and eco-friendly products has earned the company over 300 industry awards (and counting). Since its founding, the company’s cofounders applied environmentally conscious business practices in such innovative ways as using vegetable and soy-based inks and post consumer materials. A key ingredient to Briarpatch’s success has been to combine fun with learning. Both parents and children adore the exciting new licenses and products that Briarpatch continually brings to market. Few game and puzzle companies can boast a green thumb while enriching childhood. For more information about all Briarpatch board, puzzle, card and travel games, click on http://www.briarpatch.com/.

About United Media United Media (UM) is a worldwide licensing and syndication company that focuses on building brand equity around a wide range of creative content. The company recently partnered with Harper Collins on the best-selling publishing property Fancy Nancy. United Media licenses and/or syndicates other properties, including Peanuts, Precious Moments, Raggedy Ann & Andy, Dilbert, Dirty Dancing, El Chavo, Mary Engelbreit and Jim Benton's "It's Happy Bunny" (Japan Only). United Media is an E.W. Scripps Company. For more information, visit http://www.unitedmedialicensing.com/.

**WIN IT!! Want to win a Fancy Nancy Posh Bedroom Board Game of your very own? To win, head on over to Briarpatch, and come back here and leave a comment with the name of one of their other New Products (hint, check the list on the lower left corner!) Please leave your email address with your comment if you are not a blogger or your email is not listed in your profile or on your blog (I have to be able to contact you if you win!). Giveaway is open until 11:59 p.m., EST, Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Good Luck!**