Is Ivy + Bean based on a book?

Common questions

Is Ivy + Bean based on a book?

Yes. Ivy + Bean is based on the book Ivy + Bean by Annie Barrows.

Who wrote the book Ivy + Bean is based on?

Ivy + Bean was written by Annie Barrows.

Is Ivy + Bean part of a series?

Yes, it is book 1 in the Ivy and Bean series (3 books listed below in reading order).

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with Ivy + Bean, book 1 of Ivy + Bean. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.