Fancy Nancy and the Delectable Cupcakes by Jane O'Connor (Author), Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator)

Nancy has been having a little trouble paying attention in class—but when it's time to get ready for the school bake sale, she is all ears. With Mom's help, Nancy remembers to follow all of the directions for a delectable batch of cupcakes . . . except for one very important detail!

• Age Range: 4 - 8 years
• Grade Level: Preschool - 3
• Lexile Measure: 350L (What's this?)
• Series: I Can Read Level 1
• Paperback: 32 pages

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• How We Read It: Mom reading to kids.
• Age of Children at Time of First Reading: 6 & 4

How It Came Alive

Community Service

My daughter's school asks families to raise money in any manner we choose. My daughter had recently read "Fancy Nancy and the Delectable Cupcakes" and exclaimed, "I want to have a bake sale!" So we did and all the money she collected went straight to her school.

Maths 

Counting money is a necessary part of selling baked goods.

Language Arts - Communication 

Speaking clearly and listening to customers is serious business.