"Just right for kids moving on from beginning readers…Barrows’s narrative brims with sprightly dialogue. . . ."
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Publishers Weekly, starred review
"In the tradition of Betsy and Tacy, Ginnie and Geneva, come two new friends, Ivy and Bean…The deliciousness here is in the details. . . . Will make readers giggle." —Booklist, starred review
“A charming new series.” —People
"The characters are appealing, the friendship is well portrayed, and the pranks and adventures are very
much on grade level." —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
“With a hearty helping of younger sibling angst, a sprinkling of spells and potions, and a dash of nosy neighbors, Barrows has the perfect recipe for solidifying a newfound friendship. . . . Readers are bound to embrace this spunky twosome.”
—Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go:
“Ivy and Bean are a terrific buddy combo, whether watching each other’s back at catty Gymnastics Club meetings or deciding that a blood oath could easily be replaced by a spit oath.” —Chicago Tribune
“Barrows displays a keen sense of what constitutes second grade humor; readers will be snickering in glee over Ivy and Bean’s antics. . . . This strong follow up to Ivy and Bean is bound to please fans.” —Kirkus Reviews
“As before, the series strong suits are humor and the spot-on take on relationships.” —Booklist
Praise for Ivy and Bean Break the Fossil Record:
"Barrows has a fine touch. Blackall's humorous drawings add to the fun. This is a great chapter book for students who
have recently crossed the independent reader bridge." —School Library Journal
Awards and Honors for Ivy and Bean
• ALA Notable Children's Book 2007
• Booklist, Editor's Choice, Best Books of 2006
• Kirkus Reviews, Best Books of 2006, Early Chapter Books
• Publishers Weekly, starred review
• Booklist, starred review
• Book Links, Best New Books for the Classroom, 2006
• New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing 2006
• People Magazine’s Summer Reading
Reader Praise for Ivy and Bean
