Billy Sure Kid Entrepreneur and the Invisible Inventor (8)
#8 of 12 in The Billy Sure Kid Entrepreneur Series
What’s inside...
Billy Sure, inventor and CEO of Sure Things, Inc., is in a race to finish his invisibility spray before another inventor gets all the glory in the eighth book of a hilarious middle grade series! Everyone is talking about Billy Sure, the boy genius and millionaire inventor whose inventions have become instant hits. From the All Ball that turns into any sports ball to his hovercraft, Sure Things, Inc. can do no wrong! Now Billy wants to help other kids achieve their inventing dreams, so he solicits and selects new ideas to develop. Billy has been working on an invisibility invention for years but it isn't quite right yet. Now suddenly there's a new inventor on the scene who claims to have developed it first. But it might not be all it's cracked up to be. Will Billy's dream of creating the world's first invisibility spray disappear? Find out in this wacky story with funny black-and-white illustrations throughout.
Character compass
Billy Sure
Manny Reyes
Discussion points
What invention from the book would you want to create and why?
How did Billy and Manny handle challenges they faced with their inventions? What can we learn from their problem-solving?
What qualities do you think make a good inventor or entrepreneur? Do you see any of those qualities in yourself?
If you could invent something to help your family or friends, what would it be and how would it work?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think creatively by asking them to draw or describe their own invention after reading the book. Discuss the importance of perseverance and innovation, relating it to everyday challenges they might face. Highlight how teamwork and friendship play crucial roles in overcoming obstacles, just like Billy and Manny. Use examples from the book to help your child connect these themes to their own experiences.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Innovation and Creativity
Explanation: Billy Sure, the young protagonist, demonstrates continuous curiosity and inventiveness in developing new products.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to think creatively and support innovative thinking, whether in science projects at school or in finding everyday solutions at home.
Example Lesson: Perseverance in Facing Challenges
Explanation: Throughout the book, Billy encounters various obstacles but persists in overcoming them to succeed with his inventions.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of not giving up despite difficulties, which is applicable in tasks such as learning new skills or resolving conflicts with peers.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: Billy often collaborates with others, including the invisible inventor, to achieve his goals, highlighting that teamwork can lead to greater success.
Real-World Application: Stresses the value of working cooperatively in group activities at school or in sports teams to achieve a common goal.
Example Lesson: Ethical Decision Making
Explanation: The narrative includes moments where Billy must make decisions that test his morals, emphasizing the importance of ethical choices.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand the consequences of their choices and encourages them to make ethical decisions in their own lives, such as being honest or fair to others.
Example Lesson: Confidence and Self-Belief
Explanation: Billy’s journey is also about his growth in self-confidence, as he believes in his ideas even when others doubt him.
Real-World Application: Inspires children to have confidence in their abilities and ideas, encouraging them to participate actively in class or in expressing their own thoughts and opinions.