Barrows, Annie
u003cpu003eu003cbu003eA Netflix Original Film Seriesu003c/bu003e u003cbru003eu003cbu003eA u003c/bu003eu003ciu003eu003cbu003eNew York Timesu003c/bu003eu003c/iu003eu003cbu003e Bestselling Series u003c/bu003e u003cbru003eu003cbu003eOver 8 Million Copies Soldu003c/bu003e u003cbru003e u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cbu003eThe original book in the bestselling series, u003ciu003eIvy and Bean: Book 1 u003c/iu003eintroduces u003c/bu003eu003cbu003eIvy and Bean, two spunky friends who never meant to like each other.u003c/bu003eu003c/pu003e u003cpu003eMeet 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 headbands--which makes Bean think she's too boring to be friends with. But after Ivy comes to Bean's rescue, they become the best of friends and begin a series of silly, sneaky, imaginative, sometimes naughty, and always hilarious adventures. u003cpu003e From beloved children's 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. u003cpu003eHEARTWARMING 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 Bean's many adventures and learning about the magic of friendship in this laugh-out-loud funny book series. u003cpu003e CRITICS & READERS LOVE THE IVY AND BEAN SERIES: u003cbru003e "One of the funniest young chapter book series around."--u003ciu003eThe Horn Booku003c/iu003e u003cbru003e "A lively, entertaining read with heart"--Common Sense Media u003cbru003e "Only a stooge couldn't love Ivy and Bean."--u003ciu003eKirkus Reviewsu003c/iu003e u003cbru003e "I 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."--Reader u003cbru003e "This is the ONLY chapter book series that my daughter has fallen for and will re-read on her own."--Parent u003cpu003e BESTSELLING AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR 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 award-winning illustrator of over 50 books for children, including the u003ciu003eNew York Timesu003c/iu003e bestselling u003ciu003eIvy and Beanu003c/iu003e series, the 2016 Caldecott Medal winner u003ciu003eFinding Winnieu003c/iu003e, and the 2019 Caldecott Medal winner u003ciu003eHello Lighthouseu003c/iu003e, which she also wrote. She is also a four-time recipient of u003ciu003eThe New York Timesu003c/iu003e Best Illustrated Picture Book Award. u003cpu003ePerfect for: u003culu003eu003cliu003e Readers who loved u003ciu003eJunie B. Jonesu003c/iu003e, u003ciu003e Magic Tree Houseu003c/iu003e books, and u003ciu003ePrincess in Blacku003c/iu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003e Gift-givers looking for entertaining chapter book sets for kids who enjoy stories full of humor and wit u003c/liu003eu003cliu003e Fans of classic children's literature, from books by Beverly Cleary to the Harry Potter series u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003e
