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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Series: Ivy + Bean


Cover art for IVY AND BEAN TAKE THE CASE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 24, 2013
by Annie Barrows, illustrated by Sophie Blackall

"Only a stooge couldn't love Ivy and Bean. (Fiction. 6-9)"
The intrigue swirls thick 'round Pancake Court. Read full book review >
Cover art for IVY AND BEAN MAKE THE RULES
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2012
by Annie Barrows, illustrated by Sophie Blackall

"Making the rules rules! (Fiction. 6-9)"
It's spring break, and Bean's big sister, Nancy, is off to Monkey Park, where she'll get to spend every day having secret, big-kid fun at Girl Power 4-Ever Camp for girls 11-14. Bean is 7. Read full book review >
Cover art for IVY AND BEAN BOUND TO BE BAD
CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 1, 2008
by Annie Barrows, illustrated by Sophie Blackall

"Any child who's had to suffer a time-out will relate to this one. (Fiction. 6-10)"
How hard can it be to be bad? Read full book review >
Cover art for IVY AND BEAN TAKE CARE OF THE BABYSITTER
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 17, 2008
by Annie Barrows, illustrated by Sophie Blackall

"Readers will look forward to the next installment of this series that celebrates the joys and thrills of friendship, unrestricted play and unfettered imagination. (Fiction. 6-10)"
The kids of Pancake Court are constructing a volcano from a giant mound of dirt, but right in the middle of the eruption Bean is called home. Read full book review >
Cover art for IVY AND BEAN BREAK THE FOSSIL RECORD
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2007
by Annie Barrows, illustrated by Sophie Blackall

"Just right. (Fiction. 7-10)"
Best friends Ivy and Bean return for a very welcome third outing. Read full book review >
Cover art for IVY AND BEAN AND THE GHOST THAT HAD TO GO
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2006
by Annie Barrows, illustrated by Sophie Blackall

"This strong follow-up to Ivy and Bean (June 2006) is bound to please fans. (Picture book. 7-10)"
Best mates Ivy and Bean reunite for some schoolyard hijinks in this sophomore collaboration from Barrows and Blackall. Read full book review >
Cover art for IVY AND BEAN
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2006
by Annie Barrows, illustrated by Sophie Blackall

"Readers are bound to embrace this spunky twosome and eagerly anticipate their continuing tales of mischief and mayhem. (Fiction. 6-10)"
A charismatic duo makes their debut in this new chapter-book series. Read full book review >