First published 2023
Betty bursts with energy every morning, her head spinning with countless questions and endless ideas. Today brings her most exciting project yet: organizing a secret birthday celebration for her mother. Betty teams up with her best friend Mae to create the ultimate surprise. They decide on a circus theme that will make this the most spectacular day ever. Betty throws herself into the planning with her trademark enthusiasm, imagining every detail of the perfect party. Then disaster strikes. Betty realizes she made a terrible mistake about the date. Her mom's birthday isn't today at all. It's still a whole month away. Now Betty and Mae face a new challenge: what should they do with their elaborate circus surprise? Betty must figure out how to handle this setback while staying true to her spirited, can-do attitude. The story celebrates Betty's boundless energy and shows young readers how to turn obstacles into opportunities through creativity and determination.
Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, overcoming-obstacles
40 pages · Hardcover · Flamingo Books