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brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This was a super cute read for kids who are just starting out with chapter books.
sallyavena's review against another edition
2.0
Honestly, wasn't that impressed with this book. Might be okay for a 5/6 year old advanced reader, but I don't think it would appeal to a much older group. The writing was very simple. The story line a little boring. And I really didn't like the name calling, lying and running away from her mom that she did. Mostly talked about ways to annoy your 11 year old sister.
kovvy's review against another edition
4.0
In this illustration-rich book, Ivy and Bean are thrown together by situations outside of their control, and the unlikely duo become friends in spite of themselves. Bean, the unstoppable prankster and tomboy, didn't much care for the new girl, Ivy, who had moved in across the street from her. Ivy seems perfectly nice-- and nice is so boring! But when Bean plays a prank on her older sister and needs to get away to escape her wrath and parental retribution, Ivy surprisingly steps up to the plate and hides her. It turns out that Ivy is a lot more interesting than Bean initially thought. She knows how to get past her mom, her room is full of the coolest stuff Bean has ever seen, and she is an aspiring witch. Together they have fun re-imagining Ivy's witch clothing to make it more impressive (Ivy can't make very good stars; some of them don't even have five points, so Bean teaches her how to make them properly) and plotting how to get Bean out of the punishment that's waiting for her at home. Recommended for grades 1-3.
breakfastgrey's review against another edition
1.0
Well, that might be my new least favorite book I've read this year. The main characters are petty and cruel and yet somehow we're supposed to root for them as they harass their "antagonists" who don't really do anything to deserve it. By the end, I began leaving portions out of my readaloud--intentionally throwing worms into another character's mouth, the mom being totally fine with their behavior, etc. At least the little one and I got to have plenty of discussions about how to handle our problems responsibly.
jlaz's review against another edition
4.0
Read this to my 1st grade classes and they all loved it. They want to read more Ivy and Bean.
hnbb's review against another edition
4.0
My little sister recommended these for my daughter. I really enjoyed it. The characters were real little girls. I felt like I was reading about my daughter in a few years. I am a bit worried about the ideas it will give her, though. She already has some interesting ones.
michelleloretta's review against another edition
4.0
Super cute. Just started reading this series with Lili (5) and she loves it. It's a GREAT book for the beginner who is thirsting for more of a challenge. This is a great way to get started with chapter books. (I like that there are some pictures - which is the harder part of starting with other chapter books at this age.) Characters are fun and silly and cute. (I would have given it a 5 if it weren't for the similarity of Bean/Nancy to Ramona/Beezus.)
debbiebarr's review against another edition
4.0
A great early chapter book series about two neighbors (who become friends in this first book) and the mischief they get into.
bethanyksaunders's review against another edition
Book of naughty behaviors - don’t want to give my girls any ideas. Bean is definitely no role model.