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Busy Betty
From Academy Award–winning actress, founder, and bestselling author, Reese Witherspoon, comes Busy Betty, a story about a creative, curious, and exuberant young girl who has big plans and an even bigger heart.
Busy Betty has always been busy . . . even when she was just a baby!
When Betty gives Frank a big hug, she realizes he needs a bath, PRONTO! Her best friend, Mae, is coming over, and Betty can't have the smelliest dog in the whole world! But giving Frank a bath is harder than she thought and just when everything seems impossible, with Mae's help, Betty learns she can accomplish anything with perseverance, teamwork, and one great idea.
From Reese Witherspoon comes a smart and larger-than-life character who encourages young readers to celebrate what makes them unique and realize that anything is possible!
Praise for Busy Betty:
"A fun and high-spirited story for the fans of Fancy Nancy, Pinkalicious, or Freckleface Strawberry."--School Library Journal
"An earnest and unabashed celebration of youthful entrepreneurial zeal that feels very of the moment." --Publishers Weekly
"Extreme angles effectively convey a sense of perpetual motion. . . . Witherspoon's rollicking text never holds back . . . . as Betty says, "Being busy is a great way to be." Young readers are sure to agree."--Kirkus reviews
Busy Betty has always been busy . . . even when she was just a baby!
When Betty gives Frank a big hug, she realizes he needs a bath, PRONTO! Her best friend, Mae, is coming over, and Betty can't have the smelliest dog in the whole world! But giving Frank a bath is harder than she thought and just when everything seems impossible, with Mae's help, Betty learns she can accomplish anything with perseverance, teamwork, and one great idea.
From Reese Witherspoon comes a smart and larger-than-life character who encourages young readers to celebrate what makes them unique and realize that anything is possible!
Praise for Busy Betty:
"A fun and high-spirited story for the fans of Fancy Nancy, Pinkalicious, or Freckleface Strawberry."--School Library Journal
"An earnest and unabashed celebration of youthful entrepreneurial zeal that feels very of the moment." --Publishers Weekly
"Extreme angles effectively convey a sense of perpetual motion. . . . Witherspoon's rollicking text never holds back . . . . as Betty says, "Being busy is a great way to be." Young readers are sure to agree."--Kirkus reviews
Editorial Reviews
"An earnest and unabashed celebration of youthful entrepreneurial zeal that feels very of the moment." --Publishers Weekly
"Yan uses vivid, pastel colors . . . Extreme angles in several of the illustrations effectively convey a sense of perpetual motion and heighten the story's tension, drawing readers in. An especially effective, glitter-strewn spread portrays Frank looming large and seemingly running off the page while Betty looks on, stricken at the ensuing mess . . . Witherspoon's rollicking text never holds back, replete with amusing phrases such as "sweet cinnamon biscuits," "bouncing biscuits," and "busted biscuits." As Betty says, "Being busy is a great way to be." Young readers are sure to agree." --Kirkus reviews
"Yan's illustrations feature appealing cartoonish characters with oversized heads and large eyes, complementing the ebullient text that's interspersed with many idiosyncratic expressions involving biscuits. This is a fun and high-spirited story for the fans of "Fancy Nancy," "Pinkalicious," or "Freckleface Strawberry." VERDICT A book that will undoubtedly find its way to many collections owing to the popularity of its author and the sweetness of its protagonist." --School Library Journal
"Yan uses vivid, pastel colors . . . Extreme angles in several of the illustrations effectively convey a sense of perpetual motion and heighten the story's tension, drawing readers in. An especially effective, glitter-strewn spread portrays Frank looming large and seemingly running off the page while Betty looks on, stricken at the ensuing mess . . . Witherspoon's rollicking text never holds back, replete with amusing phrases such as "sweet cinnamon biscuits," "bouncing biscuits," and "busted biscuits." As Betty says, "Being busy is a great way to be." Young readers are sure to agree." --Kirkus reviews
"Yan's illustrations feature appealing cartoonish characters with oversized heads and large eyes, complementing the ebullient text that's interspersed with many idiosyncratic expressions involving biscuits. This is a fun and high-spirited story for the fans of "Fancy Nancy," "Pinkalicious," or "Freckleface Strawberry." VERDICT A book that will undoubtedly find its way to many collections owing to the popularity of its author and the sweetness of its protagonist." --School Library Journal
Readers Top Reviews
Holly BrooksCarol
I am a librarian and I don’t have a lot of admiration for most celebrity children’s books. Busy Betty is different. Reese Witherspoon is a gifted storyteller. It’s exactly what you would expect from her…adorable, funny, and charming. The illustrations are perfect too! Would make a wonderful gift for any busy child.
BookwormHolly Bro
This book is so fun and funny. I love the message of it’s okay to have a lot going on in your head, use your imagination, make a mess, make a mistake, friends will stand by you and see the beauty in your creativity!
Emily BookwormHol
I bought this book because I love Reese and wanted to introduce my 6 year old daughter to her. Thank you Reese! Your book had us laughing out loud together, especially when Betty was covered in mud and glitter. It’s a book that we will read over and over!
TaylorEmily Bookw
This book is adorable and a fun read for any child. I run social emotional learning groups at an elementary school and my students love it. Kids often feel like something is wrong with them if they are “busy” and this book helped them realize that they are not alone, and being busy can turn into something beautiful.
Julissa haynesTay
This is a must for all the young busy youngsters out there. I don’t have little ones any longer , but family and friends when they come to visit and want to read something fun and entertaining the entire read this is the best book for them. Age 3-7 is what the book is geared for and that’s entirely accurate. I have already read numerous times and can’t wait for my littles to visit to read over and over again.
