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Ivy and Bean

by Annie Barrows · Ivy and Bean

Two girls discover that the best friends are people you never expected to like

Kid
55
/ 100
Parent
57
/ 100
Teacher
61
/ 100
Best fit: ages 6-8 Still works: ages 5-10

Our Take

Teacher's go-to gateway book with strong craft and empathy value; kids enjoy it but don't obsess over it

✓ Perfect for

  • Kids ready for their first chapter book who need a funny hook to keep turning pages. Also great for reluctant readers ages six to eight who love friendship stories with spunky heroines.

Book facts

Format
chapter book
ISBN
9780811849098
Series
Ivy and Bean
Illustration
moderate

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