Ivy & Bean Boxed Set - by Annie Barrows

About the Book

Ivy and Bean are always up to something. Now fans of the bestselling series can join in the fun by reading the books and then using the enclosed iron-on decals and temporary tattoos to decorate T-shirts, backpacks, arms, anklesNwhatever they want. Illustrations. Consumable.

Book Synopsis

A Netflix Original Film Series
A New York Times Bestselling Series
Over 8 Million Copies Sold

The third set of three books in the bestselling series, Ivy and Bean Boxed Set: Books 7-9 continues the story of Ivy and Bean, two spunky friends who never meant to like each other.

Ivy and Bean are very different. Bean is loud and wild and goofy. She loves to be involved in games and poke her nose in other people's business. Ivy is quiet and full of ideas. She spends most of her time learning how to be a witch. Each girl thinks the other one is weird. Each girl thinks she could never be friends with the other. Especially because their parents keep nagging them about it. But sometimes opposites can become the best of friends because they're opposites.

Ivy and Bean Boxed Set: Books 7-9 includes:

• Book 7: Ivy + Bean: What's the Big Idea? Wouldn't it be cool if Ivy and Bean found the solution to global warming? Wouldn't it be especially cool if the solution was shimmering pink goo in a test-tube and all the famous scientists in the world wished they had thought of it first?
• Book 8: Ivy + Bean: No News Is Good News: Ivy and Bean need some money. Ten dollars, to be exact. Never mind what for. Don't even ask. Should they write a newspaper about their neighbors and sell it? Yes. Great idea--and easy too! All Ivy and Bean have to do is snoop around Pancake Court and gets some news.
• Book 9: Ivy + Bean Make the Rules: It's Spring Break, and Bean's older sister, Nancy, is going to Girl Power 4-Ever Camp, where she will do Crafts and Dance and First Aid and other secret things that Bean will never know about because you have to be eleven to go to Girl Power 4-Ever Camp. So--wait a second! Bean and Ivy can make their own camp, their own better camp ... and counselors Ivy and Bean make the rules.

HEARTWARMING STORIES OF FRIENDSHIP: This charming chapter book box set follows best friends Ivy and Bean as they get themselves into trouble again and again . . . 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.

CRITICS LOVE THE IVY AND BEAN SERIES:
"One of the funniest young chapter book series around."--The Horn Book
"Only a stooge couldn't love Ivy and Bean."--Kirkus Reviews

BESTSELLING AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR TEAM: Annie Barrows is the author of numerous bestselling books for children and adults, including the Ivy & Bean series, The Magic Half, and The Best of Iggy. Sophie Blackall is an award-winning illustrator of over 50 books for children, including the 2016 Caldecott Medal winnerFinding Winnie. She is the author and illustrator of Things to Look Forward To and the 2019 Caldecott Medal winner Hello Lighthouse.

Perfect for:

• Fans of the hit Netflix series Ivy + Bean
• Gift-givers looking for entertaining chapter book sets for kids who enjoy stories full of humor and wit
• Readers who love Junie B. Jones, Magic Tree House books, and Princess in Black
• Fans of classic children's literature, from books by Beverly Cleary to the Harry Potter series

Review Quotes

Reader, Parent Librarian Love for Ivy Bean Chapter Books

"These books are fabulous! They remind me of Ramona books when I was a kid. We read them to our 5 year old and she loves them. They illustrate normal kid thinking processes and attitudes."

"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 (even "cheeky" ones, if you may). I highly suggest this series to all parents interested in fueling their kids' love for reading, especially young girls, as I completely adored Ivy and Bean myself!"

"This book is a must read for all young readers. The story is light, quirky, and fun, all readers will love it. It has several laugh-out-loud moments and an upbeat style that readers will love. This book does have some misbehavior, but it also shows how the characters regret their bad decisions and feel sorry about them, which kids need to learn about. I highly recommend this book!"

"Our 7 year-old daughter has really expanded her vocabulary and reading skills with these chapter books. She loves to read the books to find out what kind of "trouble" Ivy and Bean get themselves into."

"My 7-year old granddaughter loves these books about two mismatched friends and their adventures."

"I think my daughter loves this series because it appeals to her curious and adventurous and imaginative spirit. While my daughter loves dolls and princesses, she is strong and curious and loves to get dirty--this book series appeals to her spirit."

"This is an amazing book. My 6 year old loves reading it."

"This is the ONLY chapter book series that my daughter has fallen for and will re-read on her own. Honestly, the characters are sooo great, and even as an adult, I was enjoying seeing the friendship develop between Ivy and Bean, and seeing what adventures their imaginations would get them into. I find the characters very authentic."

"Annie Barrows accomplishes the almost impossible task of reflecting the world of second graders, creating the tension and drama of family and friendships in language that can be read easily by children who recently graduated from easy readers to early chapter books. " --Lisa Von Drasek, Children's Librarian, Bank Street College of Education

"Annie Barrows accomplishes the almost impossible task of reflecting the world of second graders, creating the tension and drama of family and friendships in language that can be read easily by children who recently graduated from easy readers to early chapter books. " --Lisa Von Drasek, Children's Librarian, Bank Street College of Education

"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 (even "cheeky" ones, if you may). I highly suggest this series to all parents interested in fueling their kids' love for reading, especially young girls, as I completely adored Ivy and Bean myself!"

"I think my daughter loves this series because it appeals to her curious and adventurous and imaginative spirit. While my daughter loves dolls and princesses, she is strong and curious and loves to get dirty--this book series appeals to her spirit."

"My 7-year old granddaughter loves these books about two mismatched friends and their adventures."

"Our 7 year-old daughter has really expanded her vocabulary and reading skills with these chapter books. She loves to read the books to find out what kind of "trouble" Ivy and Bean get themselves into."

"This book is a must read for all young readers. The story is light, quirky, and fun, all readers will love it. It has several laugh-out-loud moments and an upbeat style that readers will love. This book does have some misbehavior, but it also shows how the characters regret their bad decisions and feel sorry about them, which kids need to learn about. I highly recommend this book!"

"This is an amazing book. My 6 year old loves reading it."

"This is the ONLY chapter book series that my daughter has fallen for and will re-read on her own. Honestly, the characters are sooo great, and even as an adult, I was enjoying seeing the friendship develop between Ivy and Bean, and seeing what adventures their imaginations would get them into. I find the characters very authentic."

About the Author

Annie Barrows is the author of many children's books, including the Ivy + Bean series and The Magic Half, as well as several books for adults, including the bestselling novel The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. She lives in Northern California with her husband and two daughters.

Sophie Blackall has illustrated over 20 books for children and adults. Her illustrations have won awards ranging from the Ezra Jack Keats Award, the BCCB Blue Ribbon Picture Book Award, and the Founders Award from the Society of Illustrators and can be found everywhere from the New York Times to the transit posters on the New York Subway. Originally from Australia, she now lives in Brooklyn.