Fancy Nancy Day

Our local Barnes & Noble had a very special event that Leilani (and her Mama) were very excited about.  There was a book signing with Robin Preiss Glasser the illustrator of the "Fancy Nancy" book series.  The books are some of Leilani's favorites so she was thrilled to get to meet the woman who does the amazing pictures. (Seriously, the illustrations are 75% of the books' charm!)

 The invitation said for the girls to come in their fanciest ensembles, so it was a sea of feather boas, ball gowns, tiaras, and princess accessories. 

 She had the girls all come up front and one by one, she applied their make-up (glitter).  After being properly made up, each little girl turned to the audience who all said in unison "Oooooh la la!"

 Here's Leilani getting "Fancified"

 She was very excited and ran back to me so she could see herself in the mirror.

 She read the kids her newest book and they sat very still and hung on her every word.

 When she asked them questions, every little girl raised her hand to answer. 

 And she taught the girls how to practice walking like a model by doing the "banana walk."  Each little girl had a chance to walk around with a banana on her head saying "faaaabulous" and "dahhhling"  It was quite clear by watching Robin in action tht she is a former ballerina.  She's very glamorous.

The party ended with a book signing.  It was a great day!