Billie Jean Peet, Athlete

By Andrea Beaty, David Roberts (Illustrator)

Part of the The Questioneers (Picture Books) series

A musical mishap leads to a surprising discovery of unique talents.

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40 pages· 1,006 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud

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In a house filled with music, Billie Jean Peet struggles to find her place. Her sisters excel in singing and drumming, but her attempts fall flat. Feeling stuck, Billie Jean's unexpected mistake on the basketball court reveals a hidden talent, allowing her to blend her interests into something uniquely her own. Can she embrace her individuality and march to her own beat? Discover how Billie Jean turns a misstep into a masterpiece in this inspiring tale of self-discovery and creativity.

From the publisher

This fun and empowering picture book about marching to the beat of your own drum and celebrating your unique talents comes from Andrea Beaty and David Roberts, the #1 bestselling creators of Rosie Revere, Engineer and Ada Twist, Scientist.Instant NYT BestsellerSTARRED REVIEW “Beaty’s wordcraft is impeccable as always, and Roberts’s pen-and-ink art remains a master class in illustration. Billie Jean is a worthy classmate of Iggy Peck, Rosie Revere, and others.” –School Library Journal Billie Jean Peet is the middle kid in a house full of music. Her older sister sings, her younger sister drums, and even her mouse Pop knows how to bust a move. But when Billie Jean tries to join in, her notes come out sharp and flat. She just wants to find her niche, but the more she tries, the more she worries she’s not good at anything. Billie Jean is sure she’s stuck being so-so, but when a mistake on the basketball court flips into an unexpected revelation, she’s able to combine all her interests and create something completely her own. From author-illustrator team Andrea Beaty and David Roberts comes an unforgettable story about embracing what makes you unique in order to forge your own path. Check out all the books in the Questioneers Series: The Questioneers Picture Book Series: Iggy Peck, Architect Rosie Revere, Engineer Ada Twist, Scientist Sofia Valdez, Future Prez Aaron Slater, Illustrator Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year Billie Jean Peet, AthleteThe Questioneers Chapter Book Series: Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake Lila Greer and the Shrieking ShadowQuestioneers: The Why Files Series: Exploring Flight! All About Plants! The Science of Baking Bug Bonanza! Rockin’ Robots! Team Green!Questioneers: Ada Twist, Scientist Series: Ghost Busted Show Me the Bunny Ada Twist, Scientist: Brainstorm Book 5-Minute Ada Twist, Scientist StoriesThe Questioneers Big Project Book Series: Iggy Peck’s Big Project Book for Amazing Architects Rosie Revere’s Big Project Book for Bold Engineers Ada Twist’s Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists Sofia Valdez’s Big Project Book for Awesome Activists Aaron Slater’s Big Project Book for Astonishing ArtistsThe Questioneers Board Book Series: What’s That Color? How Many Is That?

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