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Rosie Revere, Engineer: A Picture Book (The Questioneers) Hardcover – Picture Book, September 3, 2013

by Andrea Beaty (Author), David Roberts (Illustrator)
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In this beloved New York Times bestselling picture book, meet Rosie Revere, a seemingly quiet girl by day but a brilliant inventor of gizmos and gadgets by night.

Rosie dreams of becoming a great engineer, and her room becomes a secret workshop where she constructs ingenious inventions from odds and ends. From hot dog dispensers to helium pants and python-repelling cheese hats, Rosie's creations would astound anyone—if only she'd let them see.

But Rosie is afraid of failure, so she hides her inventions under her bed. That is, until her great-great-aunt Rose (also known as Rosie the Riveter) pays her a visit. Aunt Rose teaches Rosie that the first flop isn't something to fear; it's something to celebrate. Failure only truly happens if you quit. And so, Rosie learns to embrace her passion, celebrate her missteps, and pursue her dreams with persistence.

This empowering picture book encourages young readers to explore their creativity, persevere through challenges, and celebrate the journey toward achieving their goals. Whether you're a budding engineer or simply love stories of resilience, Rosie Revere, Engineer is a delightful read for all ages.

Add this inspiring tale to your family library and discover the magic of celebrating each failure on the road to success. Don’t miss the book that the Duchess of York recently chose to read aloud at a Literally Healing visit to a children’s hospital.

For more STEM-themed adventures, check out other titles by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts, including Ada Twist, Scientist, Iggy Peck, Architect, and Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters.

“Will no doubt inspire conversations with children about the benefits of failure and the pursuit of dreams.” —School Library Journal

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
  • 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
  • Questioneers: The Why Files Series: Exploring Flight! | All About Plants! | The Science of Baking | Bug Bonanza! | Rockin’ Robots!
  • Questioneers: Ada Twist, Scientist Series: Ghost Busted | Show Me the Bunny | Ada Twist, Scientist: 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
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    The Questioneers
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 2
  6. Lexile measure
    AD780L
  7. Dimensions
    9 x 0.63 x 11 inches
  8. Publisher
    Harry N. Abrams
  9. Publication date
    September 3, 2013
  10. ISBN-10
    1419708457
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1419708459
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K-Gr 2–Young Rosie is always trying to solve problems with her inventions. Shy and quiet, she resists talking about her dream to become a great engineer when a favorite uncle laughs at one of the gizmos she designs especially for him. But when Great-Great Aunt Rose shows up for an extended stay sporting a red polka-dotted scarf à la Rosie the Riveter, she regales her niece with stories of her experiences building airplanes during World War II. She wistfully declares, “The only thrill left on my list is to fly!/But time never lingers as long as it seems./I'll chalk that one up to an old lady's dreams.” This is an itch that Rosie has to scratch, so she sets about designing a unique contraption to help her aunt take to the skies. Of course, it doesn't turn out as planned, but Rose helps Rosie see that it was a success, despite its short air time. By the end of the story, Rosie is wearing the same polka-dotted scarf around her head. Rosie's second-grade teacher, Ms. Greer, is a lot more encouraging and open-minded about the power of creation and creativity than she was in Iggy Peck, Architect (Abrams, 2007). Roberts's charming watercolor and ink illustrations are full of whimsical details. The rhyming text may take a few practice shots before an oral reading just to get the rhythm right, but the story will no doubt inspire conversations with children about the benefits of failure and the pursuit of dreams.–Maggie Chase, Boise State University, IDα(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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This celebration of creativity and perseverance is told through rhyming text, which gives momentum and steady pacing to a story, consistent with the celebration of its heroine, Rosie. She’s an imaginative thinker who hides her light under a bushel (well, really, the bed) after being laughed at for one of her inventions. Then she finds encouragement from a great-great aunt whose laughter is a celebration rather than a judgment. The pairing of the wisdom of an older woman and the enthusiasm of a young girl works beautifully. Roberts’ colorful watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations, overflowing with debris, gadgets, and inventions like helium pants, are as lively as the text and Rosie herself. The graph papers on the cover and end pages are reminders that creativity requires deliberate thought (Rosie’s aunt gives her a notebook before they begin each invention). A historical note at the back of the book connects Rosie to her namesake, Rosie the Riveter, with her slogan, “We can do it!” Young readers will already be convinced. Grades K-2. --Edie Ching

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harry N. Abrams; Illustrated edition (September 3, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1419708457
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1419708459
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD780L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.63 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 6,791 ratings

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The characters in Andrea's humorous picture books and novels are smart, funny, and unapologetic in their passion. They are doers. Curiosity, creativity, innovation and persistence are recurring themes in her work.

From architecture-obsessed IGGY PECK, ARCHITECT to the inventive ROSIE REVERE, ENGINEER to the irrepressible magician in training, Robbie Darko (DORKO THE MAGNIFICENT). And then there is the fiercely funny Ted (DOCTOR TED, FIREFIGHTER TED, ARTIST TED) who can't be stopped when he puts his mind to something.

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My kids (7,6,4) have been very intrested in planes and rockets for awhile now. I ordered a Magic Scool bus Flight Kit, but i wanted to read something to get them going first so i ordered this along. It was a hit not only did i get to fill them in on a little history but also get them even more excited in flight and engineering! I also liked that Aunt Rose gave her her confidence back and that even if someone laughs never to give up!!!! I highly recomend this book very well written fun illustrations!
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Sarah Meadows
5.0 out of 5 stars Super cute and inspiring story for young girls
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
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Bought this as a birthday present for a 5 yr old girl. She absolutely loved it! Also read this with my old Pre-K class! It is an inspiring story about a young girl and her inventions. It teaches you to keep trying even when you fail and to follow your dreams. Highly recommend and will be buying this for my niece when the time is right.
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Michael Karcher
5.0 out of 5 stars Best children's book I've read in years--and I've read hundreds
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2014
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I received Iggy Peck Architect from a friend 3 years ago and have read it so many times my kids (now, seriously tired of it) know it by heart, as do I ("Young iggy peck is an architect and has been since he was two, when he built a great tower in only an hour with nothing but diapers and glue…"). A brilliant extension to that book (notice that on page 3 or 4, there is a picture of Iggy with his classmates, and Rosie is front row near the left), this book not only maintains that AMAZING writing (it is a pleasure to read aloud), but also grounds that narrative in a historical moment and figure (Rosie the Riveter). It is an immensely empowering story for girls that all sexes and ages will love. And, beyond the story and flow of the book, there are a few lines in the book that are just magical--worth of best sentences of the year (seriously). My recollection (I don't do reviews and don't have time to get the book--but Amazon asked for a review and here it is), is of two lines in particular. One is something like, "But thoughts are tricky, and some hold on tight, and this one kept Rosie awake through the night." (and I can't recall the other one, but it is on the same page where it describes Rosie's "obsession" with helping her aunt Rose check off the last box on her bucket list. I like this book so much--as a story of natural mentoring--that I read it aloud to a group of 250 youth mentoring professionals as a conference last month. This book is that good--probably may become a classic like Seuss or Sendak. If this author/illustrator team can create two or three more of these (based on those characters in Ms. Lila Greer's class at Blue River Creek elementary in grade two), this will be a set surely to be loved for generations. It is unlike most other children's book--like Sendak said when Colbert interviewed him, the only reason this is a children's book is because adults looked at it and called it such. For me, this is like poetry--I could read and re-read it several times a day and feel better afterward. Seriously!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book with a Message we ALL need to remember.
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2015
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This is a fabulous, fabulous book. The story is told in enjoyable rhyme (a lot of times "rhymes" are so forced it's just painful, but not this book), and the story is important for children and adults alike. The story line explains how Rosie, once a vibrant, vivacious engineer who enjoyed coming up with inventions TO HELP PEOPLE SHE LOVED, has had her confidence shattered by an adult who laughed at the gift she made for him. In all likelihood, he was probably one of those adults who thinks it is perfectly appropriate and charming to laugh at children (as if just because they are children it means we are laughing with them -- they know better). So she scraps her dreams and decides never to invent -- or be humiliated-- again. Along comes her aged aunt (and apparent namesake), who talks to Rosie about the things in life she wishes she had done but never got around to doing. To help her aged aunt fulfill those last wishes, Rosie pushes past her trepidation and invents a flying machine. It crashes to the ground. Rosie is devastated and once again determined to never invent or be embarrassed by her "failures" again. Thank Goodness for her feisty Aunt Rose, who teaches the big life lesson of this book: Success is built on failure, and tenacity. "The machine crashed, yes, but before that, it flew!" It was a starting point to learn from and continuing improving on. "The only true failure comes when you quit." As the mother of a young girl, I also love that the engineer in the story is a girl, but if I had a son, I would still read it to him all the time. This is just a great book. And as adults it IS important to remember how crushing our words and reactions can be to the children who look up to us.
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5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE.
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2013
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I love this book. Let me repeat. I love this book and I loathe picture books.

This is a book about the glory of failures, the importance of trying, and the necessity of believing in yourself. Rosie revels in inventing, building, and engineering, there's not a princess in sight. The writing has the lilt and flow of a Dr. Seuss book. The illustrations are beautifully done and capture the spirit of the characters perfectly.

Rosie is a great book for girls probably from 2-6, The Girl loves it and we've already had to read it several times a day since she received it on Christmas Eve. Emotions of frustration of failure are turned to the triumph of failure in a way that children can relate to. There's enough silliness in the book (all of the inventions seem to involve cheese) to appeal to children, but not enough to make it intolerable to humbug adults like me.

Great-great Aunt Rose teaches Rosie a fine lesson when her cheese-copter crashes after hovering for only a few moments.

""Your brilliant first flop was a raging success!
Come on, let's get busy and on to the next!"
She handed a notebook to Rosie Revere,
who smiled at her aunt as it all became clear.
Life might have failures, but this was not it.
The only true failure can come if you quit."

Great message for all children, but especially girls. It's easy to read with high enthusiasm and excitement. I've not read the original Iggy Peck, Architect but I may have to pick it up next time Little Miss Princess starts to rake on my nerves.

Definitely, definitely check it out.
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Katie A
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent story with a great message - love it.
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2023
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We bought this book for my 5 yr old daughter's birthday, along with the stuffed doll of Rosie. She loved it. Highly recommend purchasing them together as a gift - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096BNB8G8?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
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Kristina
5.0 out of 5 stars Great picture book to teach Notice and Note signposts!
Reviewed in Canada on December 4, 2021
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Picture books are great for all ages! Great story to use for teaching Notice and Note fiction signposts in elementary and junior high classes.
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pomegranate
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2022
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Such a lovely story with a beautiful message - the inclusion of details of women involved in aviation was as interesting for me as it was my 5 year old. A real girl power story - we love it.
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Jay
5.0 out of 5 stars Great plot
Reviewed in Germany on June 30, 2021
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It's original and my child loves it. Shows kids that sometimes people laugh but it's not meant to hurt and that failure is a good lesson not the end of the way.
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Rafa Olivarria
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bueno
Reviewed in Mexico on February 9, 2020
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Es un libro bellísimo. Las ilustraciones son lindas y el texto es precioso. Mis hijos de 8 y 5 lo disfrutan mucho. Lo único malo es que es difícil traducirle al español a los niños y hacer que rime tan bien como lo hace la autora. Valdría la pena comprarlo traducido para respetar las rimas.
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Sergio Lopes
3.0 out of 5 stars História bem fraca
Reviewed in Brazil on May 3, 2019
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Dizem que ganhou prêmio de literatura e tal, por isso comprei. Livro é bonito, ilustrações legais. A história é até legalzinha mas achei bem fraca, esperava bem mais.
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