This boxed set includes the first three books in the bestselling Ivy + Bean chapter book series by Annie Barrows, with charming illustrations by Sophie Blackall:
Ivy + Bean (Book 1) – Ivy and Bean discover friendship in the most unexpected way.
Ivy + Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go (Book 2) – A ghost in the bathroom leads to a hilarious investigation.
Ivy + Bean Break the Fossil Record (Book 3) – The girls attempt to set a world record by digging for dinosaur bones.
📦 Also includes a “secret surprise” tucked inside the box!
The Ivy + Bean series follows two spirited 7-year-olds with opposite personalities who become unlikely best friends. Their playful mischief and creative adventures encourage empathy, problem-solving, and imagination.
✔️ Ideal for ages 6–9
✔️ 1st–3rd grade independent readers
✔️ Great for:
Elementary classrooms (read-aloud or independent reading)
Homeschooling families
Summer reading programs
Gift for new readers who enjoy friendship stories
Early chapter book readers transitioning from picture books
This box set is not brand new, but it is in near-new condition:
Books have tight spines, clean pages, and no markings
The box cover shows only light shelf wear
Secret surprise is intact and included
Reading series like Ivy + Bean helps young readers:
Build reading confidence and fluency
Deepen connection to characters
Look forward to the next story (increases motivation to read)
Practice reading comprehension and predict plot development
Stick with books longer—excellent for reluctant readers!