{"product_id":"just-plain-fancy-paperback","title":"Just Plain Fancy - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePatricia Polacco\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA charming picture book set in an Amish community, by the beloved storyteller Patricia Polacco.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNaomi lives with her farming family in an Amish village in Pennsylvania. As part of her household chores, Naomi looks after the chickens with her little sister, Ruth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne day Naomi and Ruth find an abandoned egg near the road. Naomi decides this special egg must be hatched. And when it is, it's plain to see that this is no ordinary chick  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe girls keep the chick, named Fancy, a secret . . . until the day of their family's community working bee. On this day, Naomi is to receive a white organdy cap, an Amish tradition, as a reward for her hard work and responsibility. But on this day, too, Fancy the chick decides to introduce himself to the community  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe results are a sheer delight, pure and simple. Accompanied by Patricia Polacco's beautiful artwork, this story of discovery and growing up will stay in the hearts of all who turn its pages.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNaomi Vlecke lives with her farming family in an Amish community in Pennsylvania. The Amish first came to Pennsylvania in the early 1700s, and to this day preserve a religious and \"plain\" life-style. As part of her household chores, Naomi looks after the chickens with her little sister, Ruth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePATRICIA POLACCO \u003c\/b\u003eis a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and illustrator with over 100 beloved and award-winning books to her credit, including \u003ci\u003eJust Plain Fancy;\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eMrs. Katz and Tush;\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Keeping Quilt;\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ePink and Say;\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Blessing Cup;\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eChicken Sunday;\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThank You, Mr. Falker. \u003c\/i\u003eShe resides in Michigan. Learn more about her work at patriciapolacco.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.13 x 10.7 x 7.48 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 01, 1994\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Just Plain Fancy\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755895357728,"sku":"9780440409373","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4aa6d7493fd615322916c478155b4094.webp?v=1780070521","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/just-plain-fancy-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}