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I Can Read Level 1 Ser.: Fancy Nancy Collector’s Quintet by Jane O’Connor (2009,

This activity book includes tangram puzzles that challenge spatial reasoning.

What stands out about this book is that it’s beautifully illustrated throughout.

The illustrated edition makes complex ideas much easier to understand.

The illustrated glossary at the back is both helpful and pretty.

This novel is the perfect companion for a rainy afternoon.

You will find that this activity book has a good balance of easy and hard puzzles.

The book is illustrated with charcoal drawings that feel dramatic.

You will find that this novel has a quiet power that sneaks up on you.

A nice touch is the novel’s use of recurring motifs and patterns.

This travel guide is illustrated with local artwork from each region.