From the creatorsof the New York Times-bestselling Ivy + Bean comes a fun and funny new series about two
small sisters with very big imaginations.
Generations of readers have fallen in love with Ivy + Bean, which has sold over 8 million copies and been
adapted into a popular Netflix Original Film series. Now, bestselling author Annie Barrows and illustrator Sophie
Blackall are back with the first book in a bright new series about a pair of sisters named Stella and Marigold.
Stella, who's seven, is kind, a good storyteller, and ponders big questions like, what do animals think of people?
Marigold, at four, tells imaginative stories (her mother calls them “fibs”) and likes to wear her favorite Halloween
costume year-round. Stella and Marigold do all the regular things-like going to school, playing, getting sick
sometimes, and visiting the zoo-but even the most regular things have a secret side.
Sure to delight fans of Ivy and Bean, these adventure tales-animated with full-color illustrations of the sisters'
encounters with magical bathrooms, snow monkeys, dream lions, howling wolves, a lost Vice President, and
much more-are filled with vibrant characters, creative storytelling, and a whole lot of laughs.
BELOVED CHILDREN'S BOOK CREATORS: Annie Barrows is the author of numerous award-winning and New
York Times-bestselling books for children and adults, including The Magic Half, The Best of Iggy Series, and
The Truth According to Us. Sophie Blackall is an award-winning illustrator of over 50 books for children, including
the 2016 Caldecott Medal winner Finding Winnie and the 2019 Caldecott Medal winner Hello Lighthouse, which
she also wrote.
CLASSIC / CONTEMPORARY CHARACTERS: No one creates universal yet unique characters the way Annie
and Sophie do. Their distinctive combination of stories and art centered on family connection, empathy, and
understanding appeal to adults, who find them lovely, and kids, who find them relatable (and laugh-out-loud
funny!).
GREAT FOR NEWLY INDEPENDENT READERS: With lots of adventure, a dynamic relationship that captures
an enormous range of emotions, and colorful pictures that bring the text to life, this series is perfect for emerging
readers.
STRONG SIBLING RELATIONSHIP: The warm, loving relationship between Stella and Marigold is at the heart
of this book. Parents looking for a positive depiction of the ups and downs of sisterhood will love this series.
Perfect for:
Independent readers age 6-9
Parents, teachers, and librarians seeking entertaining elementary school chapter books
Gift-givers looking for an early readers series for kids who enjoy stories full of humor and heart
Readers who love such bestselling book series as Ivy + Bean, Junie B. Jones, Beezus and Ramona, Dory
Fantasmagory, and Princess in Black