Books like Ivy + Bean by Annie Barrows
Bean, a seven‑year‑old with a mischievous streak, pulls a trick on her sister. At first she thinks the new neighbor, Ivy, is mundane, but Ivy proves to be anything but boring. Together, they turn an ordinary day into an adventure that shows how friendship can transform a tricky situation into something positive.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Annie Barrows
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