Ivy and Bean's Treasure Box: (Beginning Chapter Books, Funny Books for Kids, Kids Book Series) (Ivy + Bean)

Three books. Two very different girls. One wonderfully unlikely friendship.

Ivy and Bean are neighbors, second graders, and pretty sure they have nothing in common. Bean is loud, mischievous, and always ready to get involved. Ivy is quiet, imaginative, and convinced she might become a witch. Neither expects the other to become her best friend.

That's exactly what makes Ivy & Bean so much fun.

Ivy & Bean's Secret Treasure Box collects the first three adventures in the bestselling series. The short chapters, illustrations, humor, and kid-sized adventures make this a great next step for children who are ready to move from picture books toward independent chapter-book reading.

Across the three stories, Ivy and Bean cast a spell, investigate a ghost in the school bathroom, and attempt to become record-breaking young paleontologists. Their plans rarely work exactly as expected, but imagination and friendship keep the adventures moving.

What's Inside

• Book 1: Ivy & Bean - An unlikely friendship begins with Bean in trouble and Ivy offering a little magical assistance.
• Book 2: Ivy & Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go - The girls take on a suspected ghost in their school bathroom.
• Book 3: Ivy & Bean Break the Fossil Record - Ivy and Bean set their sights on becoming record-breaking young paleontologists.

Why We Like It

• Helps bridge the move from picture books to independent chapter books
• Short chapters and illustrations make longer stories feel approachable
• Centers friendship between two children with very different personalities
• Mixes everyday childhood experiences with imagination and mischief
• Includes three books, so a new reader can continue the story right away
• The treasure-box packaging makes the set especially fun to give as a gift

Book Details

Author: Annie Barrows
Illustrator: Sophie Blackall
Series: Ivy & Bean
Format: Paperback Boxed Set
Books: 3
Total Pages: 376
Recommended Age: 6–9 years
Grade Level: Grades 1–4
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Publication Date: October 22, 2008
ISBN: 9780811864954