“Just right for kids moving on from beginning readers . . . illustrations deftly capture the girls’ personalities and the tale’s humor. . . . Barrows’ narrative brims with sprightly dialogue.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Just right for kids moving on from beginning readers . . . illustrations deftly capture the girls’ personalities and the tale’s humor. . . . Barrows’ narrative brims with sprightly dialogue.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“In the tradition of Betsy and Tacy, Ginnie and Genevra, come two new friends, Ivy and Bean. . . . The deliciousness is in the details here. . . . Will make readers giggle.”
—Booklist, starred review
“A charming new series.” —People
“Ivy and Bean are a terrific buddy combo.” —Chicago Tribune
“Readers will be snickering in glee over Ivy and Bean’s antics.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“This is a great chapter book for students who have recently crossed the independent reader bridge.”
—School Library Journal
“Annie Barrows’ simple and sassy text will draw in both the reluctant reader and the young bookworm. Fans of Beverly Cleary’s Beezus and Ramona will enjoy this cleverly written and illustrated tale of sibling rivalry and unexpected friendship.”
—BookPage