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Financial Literacy Books for Kids

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Want to teach your children about money but are unsure where to start? Here's a list of some of the books I used in my classroom!
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Financial Literacy Books for Kids Birth-7

Do you want to teach your young children about money but not sure how or why? Knowing which books to buy is just one piece of the puzzle. In my blog, I show you why it's important to start talking about money as early as possible and how you can make...

 
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Classic story about money, saving, and spending wisely.
Bunny Money (Max and Ruby)
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 Brother and Sister Bear love to spend but struggle to save. Through hard work and lessons on responsibility, they learn the value of earning, saving, and managing money wisely.
The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money
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In Rock, Brock, and the Savings Shock, twin brothers Rock and Brock receive a dollar each week from their grandpa, with a challenge—whatever they save gets doubled. While Rock spends all his money, Brock saves and watches his wealth grow, teaching a ...
Rock, Brock, and the Savings Shock (Money Tales)
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In Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday, Alexander gets a dollar from his grandparents but quickly spends it on small, impulsive purchases. As his money disappears, he learns a tough lesson about spending, saving, and how easy it is to go from ...
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A great book to teach young children about different forms of money (including crytpo!) in a fun and engaging way.
I Am Money
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This book is written in simple terms to help children as young as 3 understand earning, spending, saving, and sharing.
What Is Money?: Personal Finance for Kids
 
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Reach for the Stars is an empowering story of a little girl who starts her own business so she can purchase her dream telescope.  This is a wonderful book to introduce your child to the concepts of entrepreneurship, resilience, saving, and investing.
Reach for the Stars: Kids' Money Concepts
 
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Financially literacy doesn't have to be boring. This book features deliciously descriptive advanced vocabulary and fantasy to teach real world money concepts. It's perfect for ages 5-10.
Lino and the Secret of the Magic Coins: Playful Financial Literacy for Kids
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This book does a great job of highlighting healthy money habits like earning, saving, investing and donating in the age of instant gratification social media. Great for kids 4-10.
Money Ninja: A Kids' Book on Saving & Investing

Financial Literacy Teaching Tips for Parents

Do you want to talk to your kids about money but aren't sure why or how to begin? Now that you know which books to buy, let me show you why you should start talking to your child about money as early as possible and how to make it fun!

 
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“The greatest inheritance parents can give their children is not money, but the knowledge of how to manage it wisely." In this article, I share 9 engaging activities that teach your child about entrepreneurship, saving, investing, and budgeting with ...
How to Teach Your Child About Money — Paradise Learning Nest
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As a specialist in early childhood education, math, and literacy, I often emphasize the importance of building foundational skills in the early years. One frequently overlooked skill is financial literacy. In this article, I cover how money concepts ...
Raising Money-Smart Kids: Why Financial Literacy Should Start Early — Paradise Learning Nest
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Here is a short infographic on WHY money lessons matter.
#Parenting Tips: The Power of Financial Literacy for Kids
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