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Books like Ivy + Bean
A joyful, high-energy romp about the magic of finding a friend who is exactly the right kind of weird. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Ivy + Bean.
- cheerful
- chaotic
- sunny
- conspiratorial
- 01
The Magic Half
Annie Barrows
A cozy, classic-feeling mystery about an overlooked middle child who finds magic, courage, and a sister of her own in the walls of an old house.
- 02
Jake and Lily
Jerry Spinelli
A heartfelt exploration of the bittersweet growing pains that come when two deeply connected people must figure out who they are on their own.
- 03
The terrible two
Mac Barnett and Jory John
A laugh-out-loud, deadpan celebration of rivalry turning into the ultimate mischievous alliance.
- 04
The Berenstain bears and the trouble with friends
Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
A cozy, gentle exploration of the ups and downs of early childhood friendships and the delicate art of compromise.
- 05
Judy Moody
Megan McDonald
A spirited, fast-paced romp through the messy, dramatic, and ultimately sweet realities of elementary school friendships.
- 06
Beans on the roof
Betsy Byars
A gentle, poetic exploration of family life that celebrates the quiet joy of creating together.
- 07
Chester's Way
Kevin Henkes
A warm, gently humorous celebration of how unexpected disruptions can turn rigid routines into joyful new adventures.
- 08
Mallory and the trouble with twins
Ann M. Martin
A cozy, relatable exploration of figuring out who you are when everyone expects you to be just like someone else.
- 09
Soupy Saturdays
Judy Blume · 2007
A warm, playful exploration of the everyday bickering and underlying bond between a brother and sister.
- 10
Our tree house
Mercer Mayer
A cozy, sun-dappled celebration of backyard adventures and the unexpected joy of letting a younger sibling join the fun.
- 11
My Sister the Vampire #1
Sienna Mercer · 2007
A delightfully spooky twist on the classic twin-swap trope, blending glitter, goth, and heartwarming sisterhood.
- 12
The Ghost Next Door
Robert Lawrence Stine
A quintessential suburban ghost story that hides a surprisingly emotional gut-punch beneath its spooky, cliffhanger-driven surface.
