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Money Smarts for Kids: Top Picture Books for Teaching Financial Literacy
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items Start your little ones on the path to financial literacy with these recommended children’s picture books. If your child can do some basic counting, they’re ready to start understanding the basics of money and finance. As they grow, you can introduce ...
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🎯Skill: The Value of Money
🎯Skill: Money is Earned
🎯Skill: The Power of Saving
🎯Skill: The Power of Investing
🎯Skill: The importance of Sharing
🎯Skill: The Value of Money
"I Am Money" has been a wonderful book for teaching my toddler about EARNING, SAVING, SPENDING, and DONATING money. It helps her understand RESPONSIBILITY, GENEROSITY, and smart MONEY MANAGEMENT, preparing her for a successful future. Highly recommen...
"I Am Money" by Julia Cook
Teaching kids about PRICE BUBBLES and PRICE CRASHES early on helps them understand the ups and downs of the MARKET. This knowledge can prevent them from making risky financial decisions and helps them recognize signs of ECONOMIC INSTABILITY, setting ...
"Daisy Bubble: A Price Crash on Galapagos" by Shelia Bair
"Princess Persephone and the Money Wizards" is an amazing book for teaching kids early about INFLATION and the changing VALUE OF MONEY. It emphasizes the importance of saving and smart spending, helping her make informed financial decisions in the fu...
"Princess Persephone and the Money Wizards" by Sheila Bair
"You Can’t Buy a Dinosaur with a Dime" has been a fantastic book for teaching my toddler how to SAVE, SPEND, and STRATEGIZE future purchases. The lively mix of fact and fiction, along with the humorous art, makes it both thought-provoking and thoroug...
"You Can't Buy a Dinosaur with a Dime" by Harriet Ziefert
The book "A Dollar’s Grand Dream" teaches kids about the VALUE OF MONEY by following a dollar's journey. It helps children understand how money is used, saved, and spent, making the concept of dollar value relatable and easy to grasp.
"A Dollar's Grand Dream" by Kimberly Wilson
"A Penny's Worth" has been fantastic for teaching my toddler about COIN VALUE and U.S. CURRENCY FACTS. Understanding different coins and their values helps her grasp the basics of everyday transactions. Plus, learning the HISTORY and facts of U.S. cu...
"A Penny's Worth" by Kimberly Wilson
Teaches kids to save, spend, and count money early builds essential life skills. It helps them understand the VALUE OF MONEY, make smart financial decisions, and develop good habits for future financial independence.
"Bunny Money" (Max and Ruby Series) by Rosemary Wells
🎯Skill: Money is Earned
Teaches kids early about BUDGETING and BORROWING sets them up for future success. By learning how to manage money and make smart financial decisions, they can start a SMALL BUSINESS with confidence. These skills foster responsibility, creativity, and...
"Little Daymond Learns to Earn" by Daymond John
"Cooler Than Lemonade" is a fantastic book that teaches kids about ENTREPRENEURSHIP. Through a fun and engaging story, it introduces concepts like STARTING A BUSINESS, PROBLEM-SOLVING, and the value of HARD WORK. It's perfect for inspiring young mind...
"Cooler Than Lemonade: A Story about Great Ideas" by Harshita Jerath
Teaches kids how to START A BUSINESS and EARN money helps them understand the value of HARD WORK and financial management, setting them up for future success.
"Lemonade In Winter" by Emily Jenkins
"Earn It" is a great book for teaching kids that FAME and FORTUNE must be earned. It beautifully illustrates that most good things take time, effort, and hard work to grow. Highly recommend this inspiring read for young kids!
"Earn It!" by Cinders McLeod
🎯Skill: The Power of Saving
"Alexander, Who Used To Be Rich Last Sunday" has been a great book for teaching young kids about DEBT and FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY. It equips kids with the skills to manage money wisely, AVOID DEBT, and PLAN for the future. This book helps them understa...
"Alexander, Who Used To Be Rich Last Sunday" by Judith Viorst
🎯Skill: The Power of Investing
Introducing kids to INVESTING and the STOCK MARKET early helps them grasp how money can GROW over time. It’s not just about saving—it's about making their money work for them. This knowledge sets a strong foundation for their financial future.
"Bull & Bear Race at the Big Board" by Graig A. Robinson
"If You Made a Million" is an incredible book for teaching kids about EARNING money, INVESTING it, ACCURING DIVIDENDS and INTEREST, and watching SAVINGS grow. Its engaging story makes these complex concepts easy to understand and exciting for young m...
If You Made a Million
🎯Skill: The importance of Sharing
"A Chair for My Mother" has been a wonderful book for teaching my toddler about ECONOMIC INEQUALITY and the importance of GIVING BACK to those LESS FORTUNATE. Its touching story beautifully illustrates EMPATHY and GENEROSITY. Highly recommend for you...
A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams
"It’s Not Fair! A Book About Having Enough" has been a wonderful book for teaching my toddler about GENEROSITY and making personal FINACIAL SACRIFICES for those who are going through TOUGH TIMES. Its heartfelt story helps her understand the importanc...
"It's Not Fair! A Book About Having Enough" by Caryn Rivadeneira
"Those Shoes" has been a fantastic book for teaching my toddler the difference between WANTS and NEEDS, as well as the importance of GENEROSITY. Its touching story helps her understand prioritizing needs and the joy of giving to others. Highly recomm...
"Those Shoes" by Maribeth Boelts