Ivy + Bean

Ivy and Bean, two elementary school aged girls, have two completely different personalities. When they first met, they were sure that they could never become friends. One day, Bean is playing a prank on her sister, Nancy, and quickly needs to hide. Ivy then comes to the rescue and the two become best friends. Now, they get into all sorts of trouble, digging up earthworms to make potions, trying to make Ivy look like a real witch, and casting a spell on Bean’s sister. Ivy + Bean is a New York Times best-selling book series, with 11 more books following this one.

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These two illustrations, found on the same page, show both Ivy and Bean reading a book. Ivy is reading her book normally, with her head in it focusing on the book, while Bean is standing on her head while reading the book. These illustrations show the personality differences between the two girls. On this page Beans mom is convincing her to try to become friends with Ivy. Bean is talking about how Ivy probably doesn't do many of the things that Bean does, like splash in puddles or climb trees, and is bored looking at her. These illustrations on the same page highlight their differences that later make them best friends.

In these two images that are found on separate pages, highlight Beans attitude, and bold personality. The main point of this book is how tow very different girls became best friends, so it is important in the text and images that their differences are shown throughout the book. illustrations like these show Beans personality and her mannerism. On the left Beans body language is showing her attitude towards her mom. On this page, her mom is trying to convince her to become friends with Ivy, who she thinks is boring. So the image shows her yawning at the idea of playing with Ivy. In the picture on the right, you see her eyes rolled and her frown while she is unhappily leaned up against the wall.

Molly Bangs Principle #5

Principle #5 discusses that the illustration being in the middle of the page helps the reader focus better on the image, helping the image to be the "center of attention" (Bang, 62). All of the illustrations throughout this book were centered to the page.

More illustrations from Ivy + Bean!

This illustration shows one of Beans pranks that she plays on her sister, Nancy.

Later in the book this illustration shows what Ivy and Beans friendship flourishes into, and the fun activities they do together,

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