Ivy + Bean Bound to be Bad

Name: Ivy + Bean Bound to be Bad
ISBN: 9780606144735

by Annie Barrows

Quiet Ivy and rambunctious Bean, best friends despite their differences, decide to test the limits of good and bad behavior, leading to unexpected and comical adventures in their neighborhood.

About This Book

In the fifth book of the beloved Ivy + Bean series, the inseparable duo tackles a philosophical challenge: what does it truly mean to be good or bad? Inspired by a tale of a pure-hearted man, Ivy and Bean set out to either achieve ultimate goodness or embrace delightful mischief. This early chapter book, perfect for ages 6-9, explores themes of moral choices, friendship, and the consequences of actions with humor and heart. Parents will appreciate the gentle exploration of ethics wrapped in an engaging, relatable story of childhood antics.

Best friends Ivy and Bean learn that being very good, or very bad, can be a real challenge when they set out to become like a man Ivy heard about who was so pure of heart that birds and animals followed him.

Concepts

Friendship & Loyalty Self-Confidence & Identity Creativity & Imagination Resilience & Perseverance Empathy & Kindness Justice & Fairness Teamwork & Collaboration Curiosity & Wonder Honesty & Integrity Making Friends Growing Up Being Different Sibling Rivalry Friendship & Social Family & Siblings

Heads up, parents

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Discussion Prompts

What does it mean to be 'good' or 'bad'? Is it always easy to tell the difference?

Have you ever tried really hard to be good, or maybe a little bit mischievous? What happened?

How do Ivy and Bean's different personalities help them in their adventures?

What did Ivy and Bean learn about trying to be perfectly good or perfectly bad?

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