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Ivy & Bean
Series · 14
books · 2006-2021

Books in series

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#1

Ivy and Bean

2006

The moment they saw each other, Bean and Ivy knew they wouldn't be friends. But when Bean plays a joke on her sister, Nancy, and has to hide quickly, Ivy comes to the rescue, proving that sometimes the best of friends are people never meant to like each other. Vibrant characters and lots of humor make this a charming and addictive introduction to Ivy and Bean.
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#2

Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go

2006

C'è un fantasma nei bagni della scuola elementare Emerson! Ely e Bea lo hanno visto assomiglia a una specie di nuvola e ha gli occhi che brillano. Hanno sentito anche la sua voce, come un gemito. È l'avvenimento più entusiasmante che sia mai capitato a scuola... finché le maestre non vengono a saperlo. Ora Ely e Bea devono trovare un modo per farlo andar via. Ce la faranno? Forse. Si divertiranno? Un mondo! Età di da 8 anni.
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#3

Ivy and Bean Break the Fossil Record

2007

World record fever grips the second grade, and soon Ivy and Bean are trying to set their own record by becoming the youngest people to have ever discovered a dinosaur. But how hard is it to find one?
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#4

Ivy and Bean Take Care of the Babysitter

2008

The adventures of Ivy and Bean continue in the latest installment from series creators Annie Barrows and Sophie Blackall. In Ivy and Bean Take Care of the Babysitter, the two girls hatch a plan to prove that Bean's big sister is the world's worst babysitter. Of course plans go awry, but fun ensues!
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#5

Ivy and Bean

Bound to be Bad

2008

A Netflix Original Film Series A New York Times Bestselling Series Over 8 Million Copies Sold The adventures of Ivy and Bean continue in the latest installment from series creators Annie Barrows and Sophie Blackall. In Ivy and Bean Bound to Be Bad the two girls decide to be so good and kind and pure of thought that wild animals will befriend them. When this doesn't work, they decide that perhaps a little badness can be good.
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#6

Ivy and Bean

Doomed to Dance

2009

A Netflix Original Film Series A New York Times Bestselling Series Over 8 Million Copies Sold Finally! After 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 include karate chops and roundhouse kicks to the villain's heart. 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.
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#7

Ivy and Bean

What's the Big Idea?

2010

A Netflix Original Film Series A New York Times Bestselling Series Over 8 Million Copies Sold The 8th book in the New York Times bestselling Ivy & Bean series is now available in paperback! Ivy and Bean need some money. Ten dollars, to be exact. Never mind what for. Okay, it’s for low-fat Belldeloon cheese in a special just-for-one serving size. Don’t ask why. But how are Ivy and Bean going to make ten dollars? Hey, maybe they should write a newspaper about Pancake Court and sell it! Great idea! And easy, too. All they have to do is nose around the neighborhood. Wow—it’s interesting what comes out when snoops start digging. It’s even more interesting when the neighbors read about it in the newspaper.
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#8

No News Is Good News

2011

Ivy and Bean need some money. Ten dollars, to be exact. Never mind what for. Okay, it's for low-fat Belldeloon cheese in a special just-for you serving size. Don't ask why. How are Ivy and Bean going to make ten dollars? Hey, maybe they should write a newspaper about Pancake Court and sell it! Great idea! And easy, too. All they have to do is snoop around the neighborhood. Wow...It's very interesting what they can find out. It's even more interesting when the neighbors read about it in the newspaper.
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#9

Make the Rules

2012

Bean's older sister, Nancy, is going to Girl Power 4-Ever Camp, where she will do Crafts and Music and First Aid and other secret things that Bean will never know about because girls have to be eleven to go to Girl Power 4-Ever Camp. Bean doesn't care. She doesn't want to go to camp. She wouldn't go even if they begged her. So ha. So ha ha. So-wait a second Bean and Ivy can make their own camp, their own better camp: Camp Flaming Arrow, where counselors Ivy and Bean will give a whole new meaning to Crafts, Music, First Aid, and hands-on learning
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#10

Take the Case

2013

A Netflix Original Film Series A New York Times Bestselling Series Over 8 Million Copies Sold Watch out, you diabolical masterminds! There's a new detective on Pancake Court: Bean! She laughs at danger! She solves even the most mysterious mysteries! What? There aren't any mysteries? Then Bean and her assistant, Ivy, will make some!
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#11

One Big Happy Family

2018

Annie Barrows' bestselling chapter book series, Ivy & Bean, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing–—and reading—for more than a decade! With more than 5 million copies in print, Ivy & Bean return with a brand-new book for a new generation! Ivy & Bean are back . . . and they are funnier than ever! Ivy's worried. She's read a lot of books about only children, so she knows that they are sometimes spoiled rotten. They don't share their toys. They never do any work. They scream and cry when they don't get their way. Spoiler alert! Ivy doesn't have any brothers or sisters. That's why she's worried. How can she keep from getting spoiled? She could give away all her clothes, but she'd probably get in trouble. She could give away all her toys, but she likes her toys. There's really only one solution: she needs a baby sister, on the double! Luckily, Ivy and Bean know just where to get one.
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#12

Get to Work!

2021

Ivy and Bean go searching for treasure in Book 12 of the New York Times bestselling early chapter book series! It's Career Day at Emerson Elementary School, and all the students have to choose what they want to be when they grow up. No problem. Ivy and Bean already have that all figured out. At least, they thought so, until they met Herman the Treasure Hunter. Now everyone in the second grade is looking for treasure—and finding it. Everyone except Ivy and Bean, that is. They need to get out their shovels and turn up some treasure on the double! • BESTSELLING SERIES: More than 6 million copies sold! • BELOVED AUTHOR: Annie Barrows brings her sharp wit to create hilarious, real characters. • AWARD-WINNING ILLUSTRATOR: Twice awarded the Caldecott Medal (for Finding Winnie and Hello, Lighthouse), Sophie Blackall is one of the most critically acclaimed children's book illustrators of our time. • UNIVERSAL THEMES: The perennial theme of friendship, strong characters and mischievous antics make the books great for both boys and girls. • EVERYONE LOVES IVY + BEAN: The series is adored by educators, parents, and kids. • SOON TO BE ON NETFLIX! Perfect for: • Parents, caregivers, and grandparents • Educators • Fans of Annie Barrows • Fans of Sophie Blackall • Fans of: Ivy & Bean, Judy Moody, Dory Fantasmagory, Iggy, and Clementine.
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Ivy and Bean Bundle Set 1

2008

This three-book bundle is a delightful introduction to the beloved, bestselling series. This bundle contains the first three books in the series, including: Ivy and Bean, Ivy and Bean and The Ghost That Had to Go, and Ivy and Bean Break the Fossil Record. Ivy and Bean’s hilarious adventures hook readers from the first page and everyone is sure to fall in love with these two spunky characters who never meant to like each other.
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Ivy and Bean Super Special Collection

2011

Meet Ivy & Bean, two girls who never meant to like each other. Ivy wears a dress every day. Bean doesn't even own a dress. Bean likes to zip around and yell. Ivy likes to read big books. But one day the girls find themselves in the middle of an adventure, one that involves face paint, mud, and worms, and before they know it they are forever friends. The hit series is a favorite with kids, parents and teachers and now with Amazon Exclusive Box Set young readers won’t have to wait to start reading the next Ivy and Bean adventure! The set includes all eight books in the Ivy and Bean series, including the just-released Book 8, No News is Good News.

Author

Annie Barrows
Annie Barrows
Author · 25 books
Annie grew up in Northern California, and graduated from the University of California at Berkeley, with a degree in Medieval History. Unable to find a job in the middle ages, she decided upon a career as an editor, eventually landing at Chronicle Books in San Francisco, where she was in charge of "all the books that nobody in their right mind would publish." After earning an M.F.A. in Creative Writing at Mills College, Annie wrote (as Ann Fiery) a number of books for grown-ups about such diverse subjects as fortune-telling (she can read palms!), urban legends (there are no alligators in the sewer!), and opera (she knows what they're singing about!). In 2003, Annie grew weary of grown-ups, and began to write for kids, which she found to be way more fun.
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