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has spawned a line of toys and games focusing on dress-up and role play targeted towards preschoolers and children aged 5 to 7. In addition, the Fancy Nancy brand includes licenses for clothing, paper party goods, crafts, and more. Numerous bookstores and libraries around the United States have
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Au revoir, Fancy Nancy! It was a fantastic experience and I'm so proud of the show we created. Now... I'm very excited to be developing two new projects for Disney TV Animation! Onward with joy, purpose and gratitude that I get to live every day playing in the creative
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Berkowitz, Lana (March 27, 2007). "BOOKS – Don't forget your tiara: It's a "Fancy" soiree – Celebration toasts author and illustrator". Houston
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