Books by Annie Barrows

29 books · Ages 4–12

Known for the Ivy and Bean and Ivy + Bean series, Annie Barrows writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, alongside 2 standalone books, exploring themes of friendship & loyalty, friendship & social, making friends.

Series

Ivy + Bean and the Ghost that Had to Go
Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go
Ivy and Bean Break the Fossil Record
Ivy and Bean
18 books · Ages 4–12
Ivy + Bean
Ivy + Bean Bound to be Bad
Ivy + Bean Doomed to Dance
Ivy + Bean
4 books · Ages 4–11
Ivy and Bean No News Is Good News
Ivy & Bean
1 book · Ages 7–9
Iggy Rules the Animal Kingdom
Iggy
1 book · Ages 6–9
Stella & Marigold
Stella & Marigold: Mermaids and Mix-Ups
Stella & Marigold
2 books · Ages 4–11
The Lost Three
Ghost Guild
1 book · Ages 7–10

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of What John Marco Saw
What John Marco Saw
Annie Barrows
John Marco is small and often overlooked by busy adults, but he notices amazing details in the world. This heartwarming
Ages 4–11
Cover of Like
Like
Annie Barrows
From bestselling author Annie Barrows, this picture book offers outlandishly fun compare-and-contrasts, revealing that h
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
25 books
Ivy + Bean and the Ghost that Had to GoIvy + BeanIvy and Bean Take Care of the Babysitter
Ages 8–11
29 books
Ivy + Bean and the Ghost that Had to GoIvy + BeanIvy and Bean Take Care of the Babysitter
Ages 12–18
4 books
Ivy and Bean Doomed to DanceIvy and Bean Bound to Be BadIvy and Bean What's the Big Idea?

Common Themes

Friendship & LoyaltyFriendship & SocialMaking FriendsCreativity & ImaginationSelf-Confidence & IdentityTeamwork & CollaborationResilience & PerseveranceCuriosity & Wonder

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Best Friends Forever
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Best Friends Forever