Busy Betty

By Reese Witherspoon | Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group

About the book

A New York Times bestseller!

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

Editions of Busy Betty

Hardcover
ISBN 9780593465882
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780593502242
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780593502259

Read an Excerpt

A New York Times bestseller!

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Busy Betty about?

A New York Times bestseller!

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

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Busy Betty?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction

Where can I read a sample of Busy Betty?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780593465882

Is Busy Betty part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Busy Betty

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Busy Betty?

Reese Witherspoon

Who is the Publisher of the book Busy Betty?

Penguin Young Readers Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Busy Betty is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780593465882) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593502242) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593502259)

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