Billie Jean Peet, athlete
By Andrea Beaty
Can Billie Jean turn a basketball blunder into something brilliantly her own?
lively · rhyming · humorous · encouraging
Genres
What is Billie Jean Peet, athlete about?
Billie Jean Peet lives in a musical family, but singing and drumming do not come naturally to her. While her sisters shine, Billie Jean worries that she is not good at anything. Then, during a basketball game, an embarrassing mistake leads to a surprising discovery. By combining the rhythm she hears with the movement of the game, Billie Jean finds a special way to play. A lively, rhyming story about confidence, creativity and celebrating what makes you unique.
About the author
Andrea Beaty is a brilliant author from the United States who loves writing fun and exciting books for children. She is famous for her bestselling stories like 'Rosie Revere, Engineer' and 'Ada Twist, Scientist'. Andrea’s books encourage children to be curious, creative, and confident as they explore the world around them.
Pages
40 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2025
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