Ivy & Bean ✪

She is the one who puts Ivy’s ideas into motion, often through sheer physical persistence or mischievous bravery. 3. Recurring Elements of Their World

The "feature" that makes them successful is how they supplement each other's weaknesses: Ivy & Bean

Her imagination fuels their most elaborate schemes, from casting "dancing spells" on Bean’s older sister, Nancy, to hunting for ghosts in the school bathroom. She is the one who puts Ivy’s ideas

Ivy’s room and yard are neat and filled with "ingredients" for spells, while Bean’s domain is defined by chaos and treehouses. Ivy’s room and yard are neat and filled

The "wild child." She is loud, exuberant, and fearless. Bean is a tomboy who loves getting dirty, digging holes, and poking her nose into neighborhood business.

The core of the series is the friction between two very different seven-year-old archetypes:

Whether they are starting a neighborhood newspaper or attempting to "solve" global warming, their adventures emphasize the benefits of cooperation over individual effort. About the Series - Annie Barrows