Ivy and Bean make the rules. Barrows, Annie (author). Blackall, Sophie (illustrator). (2012). San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books LLC. 127 pages. ISBN: 978-1-4521-0295-5.
Realistic Fiction: Electronic Resource: ages 6 to 10
Setting:
The setting is 'Monkey Fun' Park in Ivy and Bean's neighborhood.
The setting is 'Monkey Fun' Park in Ivy and Bean's neighborhood.
Plot:
During Spring Break Bean is upset that she is not old enough to attend 'Girls' Rock', the day camp her older sister will be attending. Instead, her and her best friend Ivy decide to create the own camp, Camp Flaming Arrow. Using a brochure from 'Girl's Rock', Ivy and Bean make sure that their camp includes all of the same activities. They even recruit some of the other kids spending time at Monkey Park, who decide that Camp Flaming Arrow is way more fun than soccer camp or 'Puppet Fun' (a camp that is too babyish for Bean). Finally, Ivy and Bean get to be in charge and make the rules, because it seems like people are always telling them what they can and can't do!
During Spring Break Bean is upset that she is not old enough to attend 'Girls' Rock', the day camp her older sister will be attending. Instead, her and her best friend Ivy decide to create the own camp, Camp Flaming Arrow. Using a brochure from 'Girl's Rock', Ivy and Bean make sure that their camp includes all of the same activities. They even recruit some of the other kids spending time at Monkey Park, who decide that Camp Flaming Arrow is way more fun than soccer camp or 'Puppet Fun' (a camp that is too babyish for Bean). Finally, Ivy and Bean get to be in charge and make the rules, because it seems like people are always telling them what they can and can't do!
Author/Illustrator:
The author writes in a humorous tone, and writes in a relatable way to young kids. This novel opens with Bean being upset that she can't do some of the things her older sister can. What child with an older sibling can't relate to that? She also interprets events in the story in a believable way, and it doesn't come off as a writer trying to relate to children. It feels more authentic than that. Children's literature agrees saying that "it is cleverly and realistically written to accurately portray today’s youngsters and their adventures." The illustrations are black and white and show the girls getting into mischief. For some young readers, this will help them put the elements of the story together. Kirkus Reviews writes that "as usual Blackall's art conveys the girl's anarchically imaginative glee, bringing mischief and mayhem to messy, hilarious life."
The author writes in a humorous tone, and writes in a relatable way to young kids. This novel opens with Bean being upset that she can't do some of the things her older sister can. What child with an older sibling can't relate to that? She also interprets events in the story in a believable way, and it doesn't come off as a writer trying to relate to children. It feels more authentic than that. Children's literature agrees saying that "it is cleverly and realistically written to accurately portray today’s youngsters and their adventures." The illustrations are black and white and show the girls getting into mischief. For some young readers, this will help them put the elements of the story together. Kirkus Reviews writes that "as usual Blackall's art conveys the girl's anarchically imaginative glee, bringing mischief and mayhem to messy, hilarious life."
Classroom Tie-ins:
This book is accompanied by a CD that features an uninterrupted reading of the story. If I was a teacher I would have different books with CD's available for various interests in my classroom library. Many classes now have headsets where students can listen to computer programs, and play games when they finish their work early. A struggling reader could utilize this equipment to read along with a story. This could be done for Sustained Silent Reading time, to fulfill a required reading time that might normally be assigned for homework, or just allow a struggling student to read the latest books along with their classmates.
This book is accompanied by a CD that features an uninterrupted reading of the story. If I was a teacher I would have different books with CD's available for various interests in my classroom library. Many classes now have headsets where students can listen to computer programs, and play games when they finish their work early. A struggling reader could utilize this equipment to read along with a story. This could be done for Sustained Silent Reading time, to fulfill a required reading time that might normally be assigned for homework, or just allow a struggling student to read the latest books along with their classmates.
Personal Response:
For years, the girl's at my school would check out these books, one after another. I never bothered to pick one up. When choosing materials for this assignment I decided to give this one a try because it caught my eye in the new releases section. I really like the two protagonists, and how different they are. I plan to read a few more of these this summer. I always try to keep up on what kids are reading, and am sure my nieces will be delighted to know I am reading them!
For years, the girl's at my school would check out these books, one after another. I never bothered to pick one up. When choosing materials for this assignment I decided to give this one a try because it caught my eye in the new releases section. I really like the two protagonists, and how different they are. I plan to read a few more of these this summer. I always try to keep up on what kids are reading, and am sure my nieces will be delighted to know I am reading them!
Resources:
Children's Literature (). [Review of the book Ivy and Bean Make the Rules by Annie Barrows]. Retrieved from:
http://www.clcd.com.libaccess.sjlibrary.org/cgi-bin/member/search/f?./temp/~oExWv3:1
Kirkus Reviews (2012, October 1). [Review of the book Ivy and Bean Make the Rules by Annie Barrows]. Retrieved from:
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/annie-barrows/ivy-bean-make-rules/
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/annie-barrows/ivy-bean-make-rules/
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