Ivy + Bean

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Latest release: July 1, 2010
Series
3
Books
Ivy and Bean Bound to Be Bad
Book 5·Jul 2010
3.8
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$5.99
In the fifth entry in the New York Times–bestselling series, two friends come up with a crazy plan to lure wild animals home.

Bean’s day is going downhill, and it’s only nine in the morning. Is it her fault she licked syrup off her plate? Is it her fault Nancy’s yarn got used up? Yes. Bean wonders if being good is worth the effort. Ivy says yes, that if you’re really good, animals will love you and follow you home. Wow! Ivy and Bean decide they’re going to be the best kids in town. They’re going to be kind, they’re going to be generous and pure of heart and—Wait a second! How did they end up muddy, wet, and in trouble?

Praise for Bound to Be Bad

“Barrows and Blackall deliver another laugh-out-loud Pancake Court romp that derives its humor from the very believable characters and chemistry of the neighborhood children. Any child who’s had to suffer a time-out will relate to this one.” —Kirkus Reviews
Ivy and Bean Doomed to Dance
Book 6·Jul 2010
4.0
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$5.99
In the sixth entry in the New York Times–bestselling series, two best friends learn about ballet, promises, and how to be a squid.

Finally! After months of begging their parents for ballet lessons, Ivy and Bean finally get what they want . . . well, not exactly. Much to their surprise, it turns out ballet lessons do not cover karate chops and roundhouse kicks. The girls have no interest in learning how to dance gracefully, but they promised their parents they would finish the entire ballet course! When it comes time for Ivy and Bean to participate in the ocean-themed class recital, the girls must figure out a way to get out of it without breaking their promises.

Praise for Doomed to Dance

“Another pleasing adventure, engagingly illustrated and fun for new readers.” —Booklist

“The story is solidly written, and the expressive black-and-white illustrations, some full page, add to the humor. Early chapter-book readers will appreciate and relate to the friends’ dilemma.” —School Library Journal
Ivy and Bean What's the Big Idea?
Book 7·Jul 2010
3.9
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$5.99
In this seventh entry in the New York Times–bestselling series, two unlikely best friends get creative as they prepare for the Science Fair.

It’s the Science Fair, and the second grade is all over it! Some kids are making man-eating robots. Some kids are holding their breath for a very, very long time. Some kids are doing interesting things with vacuum cleaners. The theme, obviously, is global warming. But what should Ivy and Bean do? Something involving explosions? Or ropes? Something with ice cubes? Or maybe . . . maybe something different.

Praise for What’s the Big Idea?

“This seventh episode about unlikely best friends Ivy and Bean may be the most ambitious and triumphant yet . . . . Barrows and Blackall know just how to expose situations that are familiar to second-graders—with empathy and a light touch.” —Shelf-Awareness