Ivy and Bean Make the Rules

Reach for this book when your child feels left out or too little to join in on "big kid" fun, especially involving older siblings. It perfectly captures the frustration of being told you're not old enough. The story follows best friends Ivy and Bean, who, after Bean is barred from her sister's summer camp, decide to invent their own. Their "Camp Flaming Arrow" has better rules, like mandatory mud-puddling and spying. This book celebrates creativity, problem-solving, and the power of friendship to turn a boring summer into a grand adventure. It’s a humorous and empowering read for early chapter book fans, showing kids they have the agency to create their own fun.