Billie Jean Peet, Athlete: A Picture Book -- Andrea Beaty

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.

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, Athlete
• The 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 Shadow
• The Questioneers Why Files series: Exploring Flight! - All About Plants! - The Science of Baking - Bug Bonanza! - Rockin' Robots! - Team Green!
• The Questioneers Ada Twist, Scientist series: Ghost Busted - Show Me the Bunny - Brainstorm Book - 5-Minute Ada Twist, Scientist Stories
• The 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 Artists

Author: Andrea Beaty
Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/30/2025
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781419775741
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2025

About the Author
Andrea Beaty is the author of many beloved children's books, including the bestselling Questioneers series; I Love You Like Yellow; Happy Birthday, Madame Chapeau; and One Girl. She lives just outside Chicago. David Roberts has illustrated many children's books, including the bestselling Questioneers series. He lives in London. Beaty and Roberts are both executive producers of the Emmy Award-winning show Ada Twist, Scientist on Netflix.