This is delightful read and wonderful addition to the Ivy and Bean collection. I will certainly add this to the others in my classroom library.

In the twelfth and last book of the series about the two friends, Ivy and Bean Get to Work, Annie Barrows once again begins with a humorous look into life in second grade at Emerson Elementary School. Bean gets distracted from her math problem of how long it will take Carlos to save for a $14.50 bicycle seat when he gets $3 a week for walking his grandmother’s dog. She wonders why grandmother didn’t walk her own dog and then wonders what happened to Carlos’s old seat and thinks you should get more than a bicycle seat for $14.50. Fortunately, math is soon replaced by a Career Fair Day with people who have different kinds of jobs coming for the children to observe and interview.

Bean already knows she wants to be an arborist since they get to climb trees while Ivy wants to be a witch. Unfortunately, neither of these are represented at the fair. However, there is Herman, the Treasure Hunter, who entrances everybody in second grade. Soon everybody hunts for hidden treasure with some success, except for Ivy and Bean who hurry to get their shovels and improvise.

The book is delightful for anyone who knows second graders and how their minds work. It is delightful for independent readers of that age who will enjoy the humor and puzzle of finding treasure that will stand up to the scrutiny of classmates. An enhancement to this story or even a story in itself comes with Sophie Blackall’s illustrations. Barrows and Blackall have made an amusing pair for this series. I shall miss Ivy and Bean.

Ivy and Bean are at it again! This addition to the series was a fun light read. Anyone who has read the others in the series would enjoy this book.

Ivy and Bean are back on another adventure and this time it's Career Day at Emerson Elementary school! This series is a favorite among my students and I know they will not be disappointed as their favorite characters delve into the world of treasure hunting.

I will definitely be adding this to our school library and my classroom. Thank you NetGalley and Chronicle books for an e-ARC.

I was sad when I heard (years ago) that Annie Barrows was finished with her Ivy and Bean books and I have been so glad once she decided to start writing them again. They are one of my favorite beginning chapter book series to recommend. Ivy and Bean Get to Work! was great fun, a solid installment to this series.

Oh, Ivy and Bean are at it again, this time the are out on a treasure hunt after learning about it at a career fair. With all the usual antics from the two this book is a nice read for those emergent readers. The book has some subtle humor that it would be fun to see if readers understand. The chocolate chip shoes was my favorite! It was a fun read that young readers are sure to enjoy.

The trials and tribulations of these two young girls never fails to delight readers, and the latest installment once again delivers.

In the upcoming twelfth series entry, Ivy and Bean's second grade class attends a career fair at school. Bypassing the various people representing "boring" occupations such as lawyers, yoga teachers, bankers and plumbers, virtually every child is entranced by a student's grandfather who claims to be a "treasure hunter." He assures the youngsters that they do not need an expensive machine like he uses, but rather, all they need is "intuition" and a shovel. Determined to strike it rich, Ivy and Bean and their friends set out to find what they can. At first, the girls' efforts produce nothing more than a dug up backyard. Worried that they will be outdone, the girls come up with a way to guarantee success.

The author captures the chaos of a second grade classroom to a tee, and the illustrations are delightful.. Bean's wise cracking inner voice doesn't disappoint, and the girls' antics will leave the readers giggling away. The word "treasure" takes on new meaning as the classmates see value in each other's finds, reinforcing the old saying, one man's trash is…you can fill in the rest. Devoted fans of the series undoubtedly will be sad to learn that this will be the final book starring the duo.

My daughter absolutely loved this book. She was so excited to see it in digital form on the Kindle. As a mother and a teacher, many of my students gravitate towards this series. Ivy and Bean are characters that my students can relate to, and they can't wait to read more about them. This story is a treasure hunt during Career Day. Many kids will enjoy reading this book to participate in the treasure hunt along with the characters. This duo must work together to find the treasure before their classmates do. I can't wait to add this book to my classroom shelves!

Best friends and neighbors Ivy and Bean are back with their latest adventure. In the newest installment of the popular children's series, Ivy and Bean Get to Work!, by Annie Barrows, the adventurous best friends are at it again. When a Career Fair comes to the girls school, Ivy and Bean, along with their friends, discover the joys of treasure hunting. Inspired to try their own hand at this new career, the girls begin a trademark adventure full of funny moments and exciting discoveries. A great edition to the series, this is a book that every fan will enjoy.

Another wonderful Ivy and Bean book! In this tale, Ivy, Bean, and the rest of their class attend the annual career fair and become caught up in the "treasure hunter" fever--especially when everyone else starts finding treasures. Blackalls's story presents a fantastic "one person's trash is another person's treasure" story.

Thank you NetGalley and Chronicle Books for the opportunity to read an advance reader's copy.

My second grader loves Ivy and Bean and this book was no exception. She loved the ending, but also said that there were some new characters in this title. She can't wait to read it again!

I loved this Ivy and Bean book! I haven't read many in the series, so I don't know if this is always true, but this was spot on for 2nd grade humor. I loved how they interpreted treasure hunting and how even when a 5th grader makes fun of their "treasures", they rebound into a trading frenzy that brings them great joy. Perfect for beginning chapter book readers!

This book was received as an ARC from Chronicle Books in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

Ivy and Bean are very popular at our library with our young community because of the fact that they always find the greatest adventures out of anything. This time, it's career day and just when they thought they knew what they wanted to do, they meet a treasure hunter and learn what the riches can do for them. So instead of thinking about their future, they go and become treasure hunters themselves, get their shovels and start digging. I usually enjoy many of the Ivy and Bean adventures and this one was another one for the books. Annie Barrows creatively captures the young mind making them just as ambitious as many young children their age reflecting on how they can do anything if they put their minds to it.

We will consider adding this title to JFiction collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.