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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Money for beginners
Reynolds, Eddie
Paper Book
A lot has been written about money. It makes the world goes round. It doesn't grow on trees. It's the root of all evil. This book cuts through the myths and misconceptions to give young readers a simple and accessible introduction to money - from why it shapes the world we live in to where it comes...
Save it!
McLeod, Cinders
Paper Book
Welcome to Bunnyland, where carrots are money! Honey earns two carrots a week for taking care of her little siblings, but they're very bouncy and VERY loud! All Honey wants is to buy a playhouse of her own for some peace and quiet, and with a bit of maths, decision-making and patience, Honey learns...
Spend it!
McLeod, Cinders
Paper Book
Welcome to Bunnyland, where carrots are money! Sonny gets three carrots for his allowance every week but wants to buy EVERYTHING with it. He wants a toy rocket, a pogo stick AND a bouncy castle! When he discovers he doesn't have enough carrots for it all, he'll need to make some decisions about what...
Give it!
McLeod, Cinders
Paper Book
Welcome to Bunnyland, where carrots are money! Chummy has big plans for the ten carrots his gran gave him for his birthday. He wants to buy a superhero costume and save the world from dragons! But when there are no dragons to fight in Bunnyland, Chummy soon learns that there are other creatures who...
Pete the cat saves up
Dean, Kim
Paper Book
Pete the Cat earns and saves money to buy a supercool toy in this Level 1 I Can Read from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Cat wants a supercool Sharkbot toy, but he doesn't have enough money in his piggy bank. He takes on odd jobs,...
PAWS. 1, Gabby gets it together
Fairbairn, Nathan
Paper Book
Meet best friends Gabby, Priya, and Mindy. They're different in just about every way, but they have a few important things in common- they're in the same class, they absolutely love animals, and for various super-sad and unfair reasons, none of them can own any pets. Sob! But, as...
Money for curious kids : an illustrated introduction to spending and saving, finance, economics -- and more!
Martin, Claudia
Paper Book
100 things to know about money
James, Alice (Editor)
Paper Book
Why does rain make chocolate more expensive? How does music make people spend more? Where does gold grow on trees? Who tried to sell the Eiffel tower? Find these answers to these questions and many more in this book full of money facts from around the world, from ancient coins to cryptocurrency.<...
The richest cow in the world
Barroux
Paper Book
A tranquil cow is presented with an amazing entrepreneurial opportunity in this delightful fable from Barroux. Cow enjoys lying in the shade of her apple tree, listening to the wind blow through the leaves and watching the clouds float across the sky. Looking at all the apples on...

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