About the Book When classmate Vanessa insists that all single children are spoiled, Ivy wonders whether she can become unspoiled by giving away all her clothes at school (which does not go over well with her teacher or parents). Ivy ultimately decides that all she needs to accomplish her goal is a little sister. Illustrations. Book Synopsis Book 11 in The New York Times bestselling Ivy & Bean series Ivy and Bean are back, and they are funnier than ever: Ivys worried. Shes read a lot of books about only children, so she knows that they are sometimes spoiled rotten. They dont share their toys. They never do any work. They scream and cry when they dont get their way. Spoiler alert! Ivy doesnt have any brothers or sisters. Thats why shes worried. How can she keep from getting spoiled? She could give away all her clothes, but shed probably get in trouble. She could give away all her toys, but she likes her toys. Theres really only one solution: she needs a baby sister, on the double! Luckily, Ivy and Bean know just where to get one. - Perfect chapter book and book series for young readers - Funny, relatable characters and story line - Annie Barrows is the bestselling author of books for both children and adults including the Ivy & Bean series which has more than 5 million copies in print Longtime Ivy and Bean fans wont be disappointed and young readers who have yet to check out the series will find this a fine starting point. -- Entertainment Weekly A classroom favorite, Ivy and Bean have been keeping kids laughing -- and reading -- for more than a decade. - Books for independent readers ages 6-9 - Elementary school chapter books - Books for grades 1-4 Review Quotes A lively, entertaining read with heart. -- Common Sense Media Funny and big-hearted. -- East Bay Express Ivy + Bean Book 11 Is *Finally* Here, Your Kids Not The Only One Whos Jumping With Joy. -- Romper Longtime Ivy and Bean fans wont be disappointed and young readers who have yet to check out the series will find this a fine starting point. -Entertainment Weekly Plenty of good-humored action. an easy choice for those newly transitioned to chapter books. Welcome back Ivy and Bean! - Kirkus Reviews About The Author Annie Barrows is the bestselling author of books for both children and adults, including the YA novel Nothing , and the bestselling novel The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society . She lives in Northern California with her husband and two daughters. Sophie Blackall has illustrated more than twenty books, which have won awards such as the Caldecott Medal, Ezra Jack Keats Award, and the Founders Award from the Society of Illustrators. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.