Financial Literacy for Kids

These fiction and non-fiction titles introduce basic financial concepts in a fun way while promoting financial awareness and responsible money habits

Updated November 3, 2025
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The know-nonsense guide to money
Fiedler, Heidi
Paper Book
Full of fun and funny illustrations, The Know-Nonsense Guide to Money explains the basics of saving, spending, and other lessons in ways that kids will understand. Fuzzy on finances? Bamboozled by banks, budgets, and bitcoins? Perplexed by the difference between debit...
Money : how to save, spend and manage your moolah!
Field, Jacob F.
Paper Book
Ever heard that money makes the world go round? It's true! Just try getting anywhere without a little cash in your pocket. But there's more to money than opening a bank account. Take loans and discounts, for example, or wages and pensions, or Bitcoin and bonds. These things could make or break you...
Money for beginners
Reynolds, Eddie
Paper Book
An informative introduction to the world of money, covering everything from bank accounts, earning and borrowing to government spending, taxes and inflation. With bright, infographic pictures, a detailed glossary and links to specially selected websites where you can visit a virtual bank, see money...
Spend it!
McLeod, Cinders
Paper Book
A charming introduction to simple money concepts in which a bunny learns he can't buy everything he wants with his allowance! Sonny gets three whole carrots a week for his allowance and wants to buy everything with it! But he soon discovers his money won't go that far, and his...
Paws. 1, Gabby gets it together
Fairbairn, Nathan
Paper Book
Are you a fan of Raina Telgemeier or Shannon Hale? Then don't miss PAWS, a new graphic novel series about best friends, cute dogs, and all the fun (and trouble) that comes with them. Perfect for fans of Real Friends, Roller Girl, and Allergic, this funny and heartwarming...
Money matters : a guide to saving, spending, and everything in between
Von Tobel, Alexa
Paper Book
Financial literacy is a key indicator of success later in life, and these habits start forming as early as age 7! Teach your child the building blocks of all things personal finance with this fun and informative guidebook, part of the Growing Up Powerful series from Rebel Girls! ...
Your money and the world : how to spend, save, donate and invest sustainably
Biccari, Cecile
Paper Book
Winner of the SKBI Prize for Sustainable Finance Literacy as part of the Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards (MAIA). Nominated for the De Rives en Pages Environmental Literature Award. A sustainable investment expert helps young readers understand how money works-...

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