Ivy's worried. She's read a lot of books about only children, so she knows that they are sometimes spoiled rotten. They don't share their toys. They never do any work. They scream and cry when they don't get their way. Spoiler alert! Ivy doesn't have any brothers or sisters. That's why she's worried. How can she keep from getting spoiled? She could give away all her clothes, but she'd probably get in trouble. She could give away all her toys, but she likes her toys. There's really only one solution: she needs a baby sister, on the double! Luckily, Ivy and Bean know just where to get one.

Funny and heartwarming; early readers will love the continuing adventures of best friends Ivy and Bean. Strong positive characters for girls and great lessons on friendship in an easy-to-follow chapter book.

"This story defies expectations of what an early chapter book can be." School Library Journal

"Ivy and Bean are irresistible." Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Author: Annie Barrows | Illustrator: Sophie Blackall

Paperback, 128 pages, Ages 7-9. Publisher: Chronicle Books, March 17, 2020.