Ivy + Bean Take Care of the Babysitter
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2008 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Ivy + Bean Take Care of the Babysitter

By Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall (Illustrator)

Book #4 in the Ivy and Bean series

A young girl named Bean is left in the care of her older sister Nancy, who is babysitting for the first time, and chaos ensues as Bean tries to escape and have fun despite Nancy's rules

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123 pages· 8,189 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Ivy and Bean are back with a mischievous plan to reveal Bean's sister as the worst babysitter ever. But when their scheme spirals out of control, unexpected chaos and hilarity ensue. Can they outsmart the babysitter, or will their antics land them in more trouble than they bargained for? Join Ivy and Bean on their latest adventure filled with laughter and surprises.

From the publisher

The adventures of Ivy and Bean continue in the latest installment from series creators Annie Barrows and Sophie Blackall. In Ivy and Bean Take Care of the Babysitter, the two girls hatch a plan to prove that Bean’s big sister is the world’s worst babysitter. Of course plans go awry, but fun ensues!

At a glance
Format
Pages
123
Words
8,189
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
570L
Themes & topics
Books about sistersBooks about babysittingBooks about habits and behaviorBooks about childhood adventuresBooks about family dynamics
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.1
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
122599
Publication
Published
October 1, 2008
First published
January 1, 2008
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780811865845

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