Ivy + Bean #8: No News Is Good News

A classroom favorite, Ivy and Bean have been keeping kids laughing and reading for more than a decade.

Annie Barrows caused quite a stir among critics and fans when she introduced pint-sized heroines bookish Ivy and always-active Bean. Here the two attempt to overcome their boredom by creating a newspaper focusing on the folks who live on Pancake Court. As reporters, they find all sorts of interesting stories, but their neighbors may not share the two girls enthusiasm.

• Perfect elementary chapter book and book series for young readers.
• Funny, relatable characters and story line.
• Books for grades 1-4.

Ages6-9