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Name: Ivy + Bean doomed to dance
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)
Author: Annie Barrows

📘 Ivy + Bean doomed to dance by Annie Barrows

Ivy and Bean have always been best friends, sharing cartoons, class projects and the eagerness to discover new adventures. When they earn spots as class dancers in their school’s first ballet recital, their excitement turns to trepidation as they are assigned the role of squids. Determined not to let this strange representation ruin their day, Ivy and Bean devise a playful plan to make the performance memorable, discovering that teamwork, creativity and a sense of humor can transform even the most awkward moment into an opportunity for true friendship and joy.

First publish date: 2009

Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers

Authors: Annie Barrows

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