Whether they are starting a neighborhood newspaper or attempting to "solve" global warming, their adventures emphasize the benefits of cooperation over individual effort. About the Series - Annie Barrows
Ivy’s room and yard are neat and filled with "ingredients" for spells, while Bean’s domain is defined by chaos and treehouses. Ivy & Bean
The core of the series is the friction between two very different seven-year-old archetypes: Whether they are starting a neighborhood newspaper or
While their tagline famously states they are "two friends who never meant to like each other," the enduring appeal of Ivy & Bean lies in how their clashing personalities create a perfect storm for adventure. Her imagination fuels their most elaborate schemes, from
Her imagination fuels their most elaborate schemes, from casting "dancing spells" on Bean’s older sister, Nancy, to hunting for ghosts in the school bathroom.