Meet Nancy, a mischievous little girl, and her long-suffering dachshund, Roger. The pair are visiting New York City when they spot Candy, the star of Broadway’s new smash hit, Dogs: The Musical. But when the dazzling poodle runs off, it’s up to Nancy and Roger to find her. There’s no time to stop: not for traffic, not for a parade, and certainly not for the Hudson River when Candy is carried to the Statue of Liberty by a bunch of balloons! As more and more of the city’s dogs join the chase, readers will delight in lifting the flaps to see what chaos Nancy creates—and joining in exhausted Roger’s refrain: “No, Nancy, no!” With landmarks rendered in a classic style, a fold-out map, and a pop-up surprise, this stylish novelty book from illustrator Alice Tait is a fitting gift for New Yorkers, tourists, and dog lovers of any breed.
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No, Nancy, No! A Dog Chase in New York
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Publisher
Age Range
4+
Release Date
December 03, 2024
ISBN
1536232718
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In this interactive tour of New York City from an acclaimed British illustrator, an impish young girl and her dachshund chase a canine Broadway star across the city. The show must go on!
Editor reviews
3 reviews
Overall rating
4.3
Plot
4.3(3)
Characters
4.3(3)
Writing Style
4.0(3)
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
4.3(3)
Give My Regards to Broadway
(Updated: June 26, 2026)
Overall rating
4.0
Plot
4.0
Characters
4.0
Writing Style
4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
4.0
Nancy, who has already had lift-a-flap adventures in London and at the seaside, finds herself in New York City with her dog, Roger. The two are looking forward to going to the theater, but on their way there, see Candy, the famous poodle starring in the show. Candy's dog walker has tied her loosely to a fire hydrant while he strolls across the street for a hot dog, but when Nancy pets her, Candy runs off. This starts a city wide adventure as Nancy and Roger chase Candy in a cab, onto a carousel, across the park, through the zoo, and even onto a parade float! When Candy swipes a bunch of balloons, she is carried off through the air until she gets caught on the Statue of Liberty. Luckily, Nancy and Roger have followed her and are able to rescue the star and get her to her show on time. There is a fold out map of New York City at the end of the book.
Good Points
This is clearly a fantastical title full of improbably events, and Nancy and Roger are able to traverse the city with no money or adults, and even catch a ferry to finally save Candy. This is goofy good fun. The flaps are integrated into the story, and need to be accessed for the entire plot to emerge, so it is nice to see that they are large and well constructed, so that little hands won't damage the pages.
The refrain of "No, Nancy" moves this along at a frenetic clip, and the illustrations show the chaos that the group leaves in their wake, with damaged cakes and ruffled wedding parties. More and more dogs join the chase as it unrolls, and we see Nancy with all of her canine companions soundly asleep in Candy's dressing room at the end.
Picture books about particular cities are a great way to travel virtually, or to prepare young readers for actual vacations. Pair this one with other books about the Big Apple like Jackson's Trick-or-Treating In the City, Kalman's Next Stop, Grand Central, Funk's Where is Our Library, or Poulain's Pop Up Guide: Cities Around the World.
The refrain of "No, Nancy" moves this along at a frenetic clip, and the illustrations show the chaos that the group leaves in their wake, with damaged cakes and ruffled wedding parties. More and more dogs join the chase as it unrolls, and we see Nancy with all of her canine companions soundly asleep in Candy's dressing room at the end.
Picture books about particular cities are a great way to travel virtually, or to prepare young readers for actual vacations. Pair this one with other books about the Big Apple like Jackson's Trick-or-Treating In the City, Kalman's Next Stop, Grand Central, Funk's Where is Our Library, or Poulain's Pop Up Guide: Cities Around the World.
New York and Dogs= Fun
(Updated: June 26, 2026)
Overall rating
3.8
Plot
4.0
Characters
4.0
Writing Style
3.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
4.0
No, Nancy, No! was an energetic lift-the-flap book through New York. Nancy accidentally sets a dog free in New York and runs through the city with her dog companion, Roger, picking up many more dogs along the way. The illustrations are bustling with details, and the lift-the-flap additions will keep young readers interested as they soak it all up. There is humor in this imaginative tale for preschool children, as Nancy has a bit of fun along the run. Overall, this book will keep readers' attention and show them some of the sights of New York as a bonus.
A Fun, Interactive Lift-the-Flap Book
(Updated: June 26, 2026)
Overall rating
5.0
Plot
5.0
Characters
5.0
Writing Style
5.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
5.0
NO, NANCY, NO! is a hilarious interactive picture book.
When Nancy and her best friend Roger, a loveable dachshund, go to see a musical at a famous theater in New York City, chaos ensues. Nancy and Roger must chase down the star of the show, Candy, a black poodle, and save the production before that evening.
Nancy and Roger's fun adventure is both humorous and exciting, with pop-ups and lift-the-flaps throughout the book that will capture kids' attention. The book is full of vibrant, full-page illustrations, with activity in the background of each scene. I would recommend this book for anyone over the age of four, who will be able to appreciate the illustrations and pop-ups more fully.
Nancy is a quirky character, who ends up saving the musical and the star of the show, Candy. She and Roger find themselves in bizarre situations, and must even rescue Candy from the top of the Statue of Liberty.
Kids will gasp and laugh along with Nancy and her friend Roger, and feel as if they are on the adventure themselves. I can't recommend this fun, lighthearted book enough.
When Nancy and her best friend Roger, a loveable dachshund, go to see a musical at a famous theater in New York City, chaos ensues. Nancy and Roger must chase down the star of the show, Candy, a black poodle, and save the production before that evening.
Nancy and Roger's fun adventure is both humorous and exciting, with pop-ups and lift-the-flaps throughout the book that will capture kids' attention. The book is full of vibrant, full-page illustrations, with activity in the background of each scene. I would recommend this book for anyone over the age of four, who will be able to appreciate the illustrations and pop-ups more fully.
Nancy is a quirky character, who ends up saving the musical and the star of the show, Candy. She and Roger find themselves in bizarre situations, and must even rescue Candy from the top of the Statue of Liberty.
Kids will gasp and laugh along with Nancy and her friend Roger, and feel as if they are on the adventure themselves. I can't recommend this fun, lighthearted book enough.
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