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“You can do whatever you want if you don't care what people think.“

Ivy and Bean presents a fun and imaginative take on childhood adventures, focusing on themes of friendship, curiosity, and exploration. While it captures the essence of play and creativity, it may not fully represent the complexities and challenges of today's students.

The main character of the series, Bean, is a restless, quirky second grader who likes doing things in her own way. Ivy, a quiet bookworm, seems the opposite of Bean, but she understands her best friend better than anybody else.

“You can do whatever you want if you don't care what people think.“

Ivy and Bean presents a fun and imaginative take on childhood adventures, focusing on themes of friendship, curiosity, and exploration. While it captures the essence of play and creativity, it may not fully represent the complexities and challenges of today's students.

The main character of the series, Bean, is a restless, quirky second grader who likes doing things in her own way. Ivy, a quiet bookworm, seems the opposite of Bean, but she understands her best friend better than anybody else.

“Ivy turned to Bean, ‘It worked!‘”

Awesome book! Great for children learning to read while still highlighting an important topic that is important in our society. Can we used in upper grades, not just for lower grade levels!

Realistic Fiction: Ivy and Bean are two 7 year old girls who are very different personalities and find themselves on adventures everyday. The girls decide they want animals to befriend them, so they have to be very bad then change to good so they will walk up to the girls. They find themselves in a sticky situation with the neighborhood bully due to their shenanigans.

“Being bad is fun, but being friends is better.“

I love this quote because it succinctly captures the core message of the book. It highlights the excitement of mischief while reminding readers that the true joy of childhood comes from friendships and shared experiences.

In Ivy and Bean: Bound to Be Bad, a memorable moment occurs when Ivy and Bean excitedly brainstorm their mischievous plans. This moment captures the essence of childhood curiosity and the desire for adventure, while also highlighting the importance of understanding the difference between fun and harmful behavior.

In this installment, the dynamic duo finds themselves in a sticky situation that challenges their creativity and friendship. This installment continues to capture the spirit of the series, emphasizing themes of friendship, creativity, and the importance of making wise choices while exploring the idea of mischief.

“Ivy turned to Bean, ‘It worked!‘”

Awesome book! Great for children learning to read while still highlighting an important topic that is important in our society. Can we used in upper grades, not just for lower grade levels!

Realistic Fiction: Ivy and Bean are two 7 year old girls who are very different personalities and find themselves on adventures everyday. The girls decide they want animals to befriend them, so they have to be very bad then change to good so they will walk up to the girls. They find themselves in a sticky situation with the neighborhood bully due to their shenanigans.

Sorry to be a hater but these books are terrible. I don't believe in always moralizing to children but these kids are assholes and like...the story isn't even fun. Very bummed that my five year old niece is in love with the series and I will continue reading them until I go home next week. Luckily, she still wants to read picture books with me too.

Sidenote: my sister's three kids love rats so princesses and rats it always is. 🐀