"Ivy Takes Care" by Jim LaMarche follows a young girl named Ivy who discovers the beauty and importance of caring for the natural world around her. As she explores her environment, Ivy learns to nurture plants and animals, fostering a sense of responsibility and connection to her surroundings. Through her adventures, she encounters various challenges that teach her about empathy, teamwork, and the impact of her actions on nature. Ivy's journey emphasizes the importance of environmental stewardship and encourages young readers to appreciate and protect the world they inhabit. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .

Jim LaMarche has been mixing magic with the everyday since 1992, when his illustrations for Laura Krauss Melmed's The Rainbabies earned him international acclaim, winning the Prix de Bologna in 1993. He is the father of three boys and lives with his wife in Central California. Rosemary Wells is the author of more than 40 books about Max and Ruby. She lives in Connecticut.