Sophie Blackall

Ivy and Bean have spent months begging their parents for ballet lessons. They finally get exactly what they asked for, but there is one giant problem. It turns out that ballet classes do not include karate chops, roundhouse kicks, or any cool action moves! Instead, the girls are expected to dance gracefully, which is the last thing they want to do. To make matters worse, they promised their parents they would finish the entire course no matter what. Now, the big class recital is coming up, and Ivy and Bean need a plan. They have to figure out a clever way to get out of the embarrassing performance without breaking their promise. Can these two best friends scheme their way out of a dancing disaster? Get ready for a hilarious, laugh-out-loud story about big mistakes, tricky plans, and the lengths you will go to for a friend.

Bean is having a terrible morning. She licked her plate clean, used up all of her sister's yarn, and got into trouble before nine o'clock! She starts to wonder if trying to be a good kid is even worth the effort. But then Ivy shares a wonderful secret: if you are perfectly good and pure of heart, wild animals will love you and follow you everywhere. Suddenly, Ivy and Bean are determined to be the absolute best, kindest kids in the entire town. They set out on a mission to do good deeds and wait for the woodland creatures to arrive. But somehow, their brilliant plan to be perfectly well-behaved goes completely wrong. Instead of a parade of cute animals, they end up soaking wet, covered in mud, and in more trouble than ever! Join the neighborhood's funniest friends as they learn that being good is a lot harder than it looks.

Best friends Ivy and Bean are back and ready for another hilarious adventure! This time, they have made a truly amazing and spooky discovery: there is a ghost living right inside the girls' bathroom at their elementary school. The girls can see its cloudy shape, notice its glowing eyes, and even hear its creepy moaning voice. For Ivy and Bean, this is the most exciting thing that has ever happened during the school day. But there is a huge problem. If the teachers find out about the haunting, they will definitely ruin all the fun. Now, the clever duo must figure out a way to expel the ghost from the bathroom all by themselves. Will their wild ghost-hunting plan actually work? Maybe. Will they cause a giant, messy disaster along the way? Absolutely! Join the fearless friends as they tackle their most mysterious problem yet.

World record fever has completely taken over the second grade! Everyone in class is trying to do something amazing to get their names written down in history. Best friends Ivy and Bean know they need to come up with an idea that is bigger and better than anyone else's. They decide to set the ultimate record: they are going to become the youngest people in the world to ever discover a real dinosaur skeleton! Armed with their shovels and plenty of determination, the girls head out into the neighborhood to start digging. But finding prehistoric bones is a lot harder than it looks. Will they uncover a spectacular discovery, or just dig a giant hole in the backyard? Join the clever duo for a hilarious adventure filled with big dreams, messy mistakes, and the best kind of teamwork.

When Bean's parents leave her older sister Nancy in charge for the afternoon, Bean knows she is in for a tough time. Nancy is acting far too bossy, so Bean decides to prove that her big sister is actually the worst babysitter in the entire world. But she cannot do it alone. She calls on her best friend, Ivy, to come over and help with a top-secret mission to teach Nancy a lesson. Ivy and Bean hatch a brilliant plan to show Nancy exactly what it takes to be a good babysitter. But as with all of their big ideas, things do not go exactly the way they hoped. The afternoon quickly spins into a whirlwind of unexpected surprises, hilarious mistakes, and laugh-out-loud moments. Jump into another adventure with the neighborhood's favorite duo as they try to outsmart their babysitter. It is a story packed with big imagination, tricky schemes, and the very best kind of friendship.

Watch out, neighborhood masterminds! There is a brand new detective living on Pancake Court, and her name is Bean. With her trusty assistant Ivy by her side, Bean is ready to laugh in the face of danger and solve the most confusing crimes in town. She has her detective gear ready and is determined to uncover all the local secrets. There is just one tiny problem: there do not seem to be any actual mysteries happening on their street. But a little thing like a lack of crime is not going to stop these best friends! If there are no mysteries to solve, Ivy and Bean decide they will just have to create some of their own. Get ready for a hilarious neighborhood investigation filled with mistaken clues, sneaky snooping, and non-stop laughs. Join the clever duo as they search for trouble and prove that they are the greatest detectives in town.

The very first moment they saw each other, Bean and Ivy knew they would never be friends. Bean is loud, loves stomping in muddy puddles, and hates sitting still. Ivy has just moved in next door, wears neat dresses, and seems way too quiet to be any fun. But everything changes when Bean plays a tricky joke on her older sister and needs to find a hiding spot fast. Surprisingly, it is Ivy who steps up to help Bean escape! That daring rescue is the beginning of a hilarious and completely unforgettable friendship. Together, the girls dive into silly schemes, sneaky plans, and big adventures around the neighborhood. Discover how two very different kids become the absolute best of friends in this laugh-out-loud story. It is the perfect adventure packed with imagination, teamwork, and plenty of perfectly planned mischief.

It is time for the second-grade Science Fair, and everyone is taking it very seriously. Some kids are holding their breath for a really long time, and others are building amazing robots out of household items. The theme of the fair is global warming, and everyone wants to win the grand prize. Best friends Ivy and Bean know they need to create the absolute best project in the whole school. But what should they do? They think about using giant ice cubes or maybe trying something with lots of ropes. They need an idea that is totally different and incredibly brilliant. Join your favorite best friends as they try to come up with a winning scientific discovery. With Ivy and Bean working together, you know the science fair is going to be packed with hilarious mistakes, wild ideas, and a whole lot of fun.

Seven-year-old Bean is incredibly frustrated. Her older sister Nancy gets to go away to Girl Power 4-Ever Camp, and Bean is simply too young to attend. It is completely unfair! She wants to make lanyards, sing songs, and have amazing adventures just like the older kids. Since she cannot go to real camp, Bean and her best friend Ivy decide there is only one thing to do: they will just have to create their very own summer camp right at home! Of course, because it is an Ivy and Bean camp, the rules are going to be a little bit different. Prepare for a hilarious backyard adventure as the girls invent their own wild activities, lead their friends on crazy projects, and prove that you do not need to go away to have the best summer ever. Grab your gear and get ready for a totally unique camping experience.