But when the artist’s arms grow tired in the middle of the contest, Rosie turns to an unexpected ally to get her back to work. Undaunted by the two-day deadline, Rosie draws on her own knowledge and experience to get the job done, and her pals, scientist Ada Twist and architect Iggy Peck, lend a hand as Rosie tries and tries again until she gets it right with the Paintapalooza 9.
The Riveters, a tightknit family by choice brought together building B-29s during World War II, convince Rosie to do her part. A sister Riveter has broken both wrists in a motor-scooter mishap and needs mechanical assistance to participate in the upcoming Art-a-Go-Go contest. And you can only truly fail, if you quit.That intrepid, polka-dot-kerchief–wearing engineer, Rosie Revere, stars in this inaugural installment of a chapter-book series based on Beaty and Roberts’ popular picture books.Įmergency! The Blue River Riveters need Rosie’s help. Until a fateful visit from her great-great-aunt Rose (AKA Rosie the Riveter!), who shows her that the first flop isn’t something to fear-it’s something to celebrate. Hot dog dispensers, helium pants, python-repelling cheese hats: Rosie’s gizmos would astound-if she ever let anyone see them.Īfraid of failure, she hides them away under her bed. Alone in her room at night, shy Rosie constructs great inventions from odds and ends. Where some people see rubbish, Rosie sees inspiration. Rosie Revere dreamed of becoming a great engineer.
The beloved New York Times bestselling picture book about pursuing one’s passion with persistence and learning to celebrate each failure on the road to achieving one’s dreams.Īnd now you can follow Rosie’s further adventures-with her friends Iggy Peck and Ada Twist-in the instant New York Times bestseller Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters, the first in a BRAND-NEW chapter book series, The Questioneers!
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