Ivy & Bean (Book 1)

A Netflix Original Film SeriesA New York Times Bestselling SeriesOver 8 Million Copies SoldThe original book in the bestselling series, Ivy and Bean: Book 1 introduces Ivy and Bean, two spunky friends who never meant to like each other.Meet Ivy & Bean. Bean has lots of friends, loves stomping in puddles and hates being bored. Ivy has just moved in next door. Ivy seems nice, wears dresses and sparkly headbandswhich makes Bean think shes too boring to be friends with. But after Ivy comes to Beans rescue, they become the best of friends and begin a series of silly, sneaky, imaginative, sometimes naughty, and always hilarious adventures.From beloved childrens book author Annie Barrows, the Ivy and Bean collection has been delighting preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and kids of all ages for nearly two decades. Centered upon messages promoting friendship, empathy, and understanding, this a charming and addictive introduction to the Ivy and Bean chapter book series filled with vibrant characters and lots of humor.HEARTWARMING STORYOF FRIENDSHIP: This charming book follows Ivy and Bean as they get themselves into trouble . . . and then help each other out of it as only true friends can. Young girls will love reading about Ivy and Beans many adventures and learning about the magic of friendship in this laughoutloud funny book series.CRITICS & READERS LOVE THE IVY AND BEAN SERIES:One of the funniest young chapter book series around.The Horn BookA lively, entertaining read with heartCommon Sense MediaOnly a stooge couldnt love Ivy and Bean.Kirkus ReviewsI read ALL of the books in this series when I was in elementary school (I am 17 now) and I absolutely LOVED them. This series truly taught me the joy in reading and creativity, as well as real social dynamics you see in everyday life.ReaderThis is the ONLY chapter book series that my daughter has fallen for and will reread on her own.ParentBESTSELLING AUTHORILLUSTRATOR TEAM: Annie Barrows is the author of numerous bestselling books for children and adults, including the Ivy and Bean series which has sold over 8 million copies and garnered multiple starred reviews and Best Book designations. Sophie Blackall is an awardwinning illustrator of over 50 books for children, including the New York Times bestselling Ivy and Bean series, the 2016 Caldecott Medal winner Finding Winnie, and the 2019 Caldecott Medal winner Hello Lighthouse, which she also wrote. She is also a fourtime recipient of The New York Times Best Illustrated Picture Book Award.Perfect for: Readers who loved Junie B. Jones, Magic Tree House books, and Princess in Black Giftgivers looking for entertaining chapter book sets for kids who enjoy stories full of humor and wit Fans of classic childrens literature, from books by Beverly Cleary to the Harry Potter series