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.
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 | 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
Questioneers: The Why Files Series: Exploring Flight! | All About Plants! | The Science of Baking | Bug Bonanza! | Rockin’ Robots! | Team Green!
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
This book is about a girl who wants to become an engineer but her . . .
"This book is about a girl who wants to become an engineer but her gizmos and gadgets keep failing, or the people she makes them for do not want them. She discovers that she is a good engineer because she makes a special invention for her aunt that works after she fixes it. I think other people would enjoy this book because it teaches a good lesson that failing is just another opportunity to figure out that you can try again and it will be okay. My favorite part was when Rosie got sad but she kept on trying and trying until she succeeded. I think it's important to read this book because it teaches young kids the lesson to not stay down, but to keep going until you succeed. review by Dylan K. , age 6, GLAAM"
— YoungMensanBookParade (5/5)
The only true failure can come if you quit! This was even bette
"The only true failure can come if you quit! This was even better than the first. I like that Rosie is very clearly in the class in Iggy Peck and of course you have to love a good Rosie the Riveter tie in! This one also felt a bit shorter so perhaps better for read-a-loud"
— MissPrint (5/5)
This book has some historical content in addition to being a gre
"This book has some historical content in addition to being a great read for children. The message of trying again, even after failure, is a message children need to take to heart."
