Whimsy

What is whimsy?  The dictionary defines it as capricious humor or disposition; extravagant, fanciful, or excessively playful expression.  Here at Town Square Toys we hope that you always feel a bit of whimsy when you come to visit.  Why are there clouds painted on the walls?  Why are there tiny Army men on patrol throughout the store?  Why does a pig have fairy wings?  Why does our stuffed cheetah (I have named Walter) sometimes wear a crown made of Zoobs?  The answer to these questions is whimsy.


When kids come to our store, we want them to play and explore.  See how high that ball bounces.  Shoot those foam darts.  Try out that flashlight.  Play on our Thomas the Tank Engine train table.  Play house on our Calico Critters table.  Read a book to a giant stuffed Panda.  Try on a tiara.  Have fun!  Be whimsical!  Kids are only kids once.  Bring them by our store for a whimsical day sometime.

Stupendous Fancy Nancy

Fancy Nancy is a book written by Jane O'Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. They are published by Harper Collins (who has a great interactive website for kids to explore the world of Fancy Nancy). The books are about Nancy, a normal little girl who has a flair for the fancier side of life. The books are about Nancy's daily life and how she desires for others to understand her need for flair! They have amazing illustrations that depict this story in vivid detail. The hardcover books even come complete with glitter on the covers, of course! Nancy wouldn’t have it any other way. Teachers and parents alike will LOVE the fact that these books teach very young readers very sophisticated words like: fuchsia, plume, frilly, tiara, stupendous, accessories, posh, limousine, chauffeur, parfaits, curtsy and dressing gown. These books also explain what these words mean so children immediate relate to this new vocabulary and because it's Nancy using the words, they don't seem complicated at all. It's an incredible concept and little girls LOVE it. What little girl does not love being fancy, feeling like a princess and wish everyone around her would "get it"? The first book in the series is Fancy Nancy. Other titles include Fancy Nancy: Bonjour Butterfly and Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy. Since the hardcover books have come out, there have been SO many additions to the line!

There are:

- Paperback "I Can Read" books (which are specifically designed for early readers)
- Sticker books
- Nancy's Favorite Fancy Words Book (which is really an ABC book)
- The Fancy Nancy Board Game
- Fancy Nancy Card Game
- Glitter puzzles & Cameo puzzles
- Fancy Nancy Dress Up Game
- Fancy Nancy Color forms Set
- And perhaps best of all – DOLLS!!

The cloth plush dolls by Madame Alexander come in 18 and 29 inch varieties and come with all the special details you would expect Fancy Nancy to have. She has a tutu, fuzzy shoes, moveable glasses, hair bows and a tiara. She is truly an amazing doll!!
Come on, get Fancy!