Briarpatch Goes Posh In '08 With Children's National Bestseller Fancy Nancy

MILLBURN, N.J., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Posh young ladies everywhere will set down their teacups and exclaim "ooh la la!" as fans of the Fancy Nancy book series discover Briarpatch's newest line of board, puzzle and card games featuring young Nancy surrounded by tres chic clothes and accessories.

As young readers of Jane O'Connor books will appreciate, there's no such thing as too much; Nancy loves her frilly bedroom, her lace-trimmed socks, and her pen with a plume. She even teaches her family how to be fancy. And now, thanks to game maker Briarpatch, kids will enter Nancy's world where they will get a glimpse of her posh bedroom, piece together a glitter coated puzzle and shuffle a deck full of tiaras, wands and bows.

Briarpatch, makers of puzzles, board, travel and card games, showcases its new line of Fancy Nancy products at the American International Toy Fair, Booth 1863. All products will be on store shelves in Spring 2008:

Fancy Nancy Posh Bedroom Board Game -- Ages 5+

"Posh is a fancy word for fancy!" 2 - 4 players will delight in helping Fancy Nancy transform her world from plain to fancy. Boas, ribbons, tiaras and oodles of other frilly accessories make the posh makeover complete! "Voila! C'est magnifique!" Game rules are included. $19.99

Fancy Nancy Puzzle Assortment -- Ages 5+

Choose from two enchanting 100-piece puzzles starring Fancy Nancy in her bedroom. "What's a Fancy Girl to do?" illustrates a tiara-clad Nancy dressing her dolly as fancy as you-know-who. "I Love Being Fancy" finds Nancy in her posh bedroom surrounded by every glamorous accessory imaginable. Both puzzles feature a special glitter coating! Ooh-la-la. $5.99

Fancy Nancy Card Game -- Ages 5+

Fancy accessories galore make this jumbo-sized card game a stupendous way to spend an afternoon with 3-6 players. Collect all 8 of Fancy Nancy's must-have items like sunglasses, rings, tiaras, flowers, bows and purses. The youngest player goes first because good manners are oh-so-important. Shuffle, deal and start collecting. Shout "voila" when you become as fancy as Nancy! Game rules are included. $6.99.

About Briarpatch

Briarpatch, with over 260 awards and counting, is committed to bringing fresh and intriguing games to market. Parents and children adore the exciting new licenses and products that combine fun with learning. For more information about all Briarpatch board, puzzle, card and travel games, click on http://www.briarpatch.com.

About United Media

United Media (UM) is a worldwide licensing and syndication company that focuses on building brand equity around a wide range of creative content. The company recently partnered with Harper Collins on the best-selling publishing property Fancy Nancy. United Media licenses and/or syndicates other properties, including Peanuts, Precious Moments, Raggedy Ann & Andy, Dilbert, Dirty Dancing, El Chavo, Mary Engelbreit and Jim Benton's "It's Happy Bunny" (Japan Only). United Media is an E.W. Scripps Company. For more information, visit http://www.unitedmedialicensing.com.