Ivy + Bean Book 1 by Annie Barrows (reviewed by Bud, age 7)

Ivy + Bean Book 1 is awesome! It's about Ivy and Bean. Bean was playing outside when her mother said, "Bean, you should play with Ivy." "No thanks", Bean replied. Her sister, Nancy was just as snappy. Ivy comes outside reading a book almost as big as herself. Bean thought that Ivy was a wimp. Bean, Nancy, and their mom go to the mall. Read to find numerous adventures that include spells, potions, and of course friendship.