Chronicle Books

Chronicle Books is proud to announce that the New York Times bestselling children’s book series, Ivy + Bean, came to Netflix on September 2, as a series of feature films. These films are starring Jane Lynch, Nia Vardalos, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and newcomers, Keslee Blalock and Madison Skye Validumas, as Ivy and Bean, this announcement is made extra special because the release will span across three separate movies- all available to stream the same day I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait to watch these movies with my Niece Lily and my nephew Jason during Spring Break. Would you like to join me for movie day in our Homeschool?

The three movies, Ivy + Bean, Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go, and Ivy + Bean: Doomed to Dance, bring to life the beloved series read by over 8 million readers. Taking material from six different books, readers will recognize familiar scenes from the series and be charmed by the adventuresome best-friend duo.t  

Founded in 1967 in San Francisco, Chronicle Books is one of the world’s most admired publishers and distributors of illustrated books, gifts, and games for all ages. Its highly acclaimed list spans art, photography, food, lifestyle, pop culture, humor, self-help, wellness, children’s books, and stationery, among other categories. 

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Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates