Money Matters (Current Topics)

Books for kids that discuss money matters.

Updated July 3, 2023
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What's inflation?
Reynolds, Donna
Paper Book
When the prices of gas, food, rent, and many other necessities start to rise, it can be difficult to explain to children what's happening. They may struggle to understand why the family suddenly has to be more careful with money or why there isn't a simple way to fix inflation. The more knowledge...
I am money
Cook, Julia
Paper Book
Encourage financial literacy in kids of all ages with this fun and engaging picture book from bestselling children's author Julia Cook and financial expert Garrett Gunderson! Who better to teach kids about money than MONEY himself? As readers follow along in this delightful, easy-to...
I am money : and I don't grow on trees
Cook, Julia
Paper Book
Encourage financial literacy in kids of all ages with this fun and engaging picture book from bestselling children's author Julia Cook and financial expert Garrett Gunderson! Who better to teach kids about money than MONEY himself? As readers follow along in this delightful, easy-to...
Banks
Colby, Jennifer
Paper Book
Banks uses the National Standards in K-12 Personal Finance Education by the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. The book provides the earliest of readers background information on banks. Simple sentence structure and word usage help readers develop word recognition and reading...
Borrowing and returning
Colby, Jennifer
Paper Book
Borrowing and Returning uses the National Standards in K-12 Personal Finance Education by the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. The book provides the earliest of readers a background in loans. Simple sentence structure and word usage help readers develop word recognition and...
Debt dangers
Nourigat, Paul.
Paper Book
Borrowing money is advertised as "easy". So, why not do it? The truth is, taking out loans can create big problems for kids. Debt Dangers tells a great story about Chelsea and Jack saving money, living within their means, and why kids should avoid debt.A book in the series Marvels of Money for...
Finance 101 for kids : money lessons children cannot afford to miss
Andal, Walter
Paper Book
How do we equip the next generation with money management skills that they can carry forth into their adult lives?One of the most important lessons that you can teach your kids is how to handle their money. Unfortunately, for most parents, giving their kids a sound financial education is an...
Finance 102 for Kids: Practical Money Lessons Children Cannot Afford to Miss
Andal, Walter
Paper Book
How can we help our kids develop the right habits and money management skills that will allow them to thrive financially in the real world? Parents know the importance of making their children financially literate at a young age. Yet, for most parents, providing financial...
How to money : your ultimate visual guide to the basics of finance
Chatzky, Jean Sherman
Paper Book
*As featured on Live with Kelly and Ryan* *A 2023 Business Insider Best Personal Finance Book - Teens and Gen Z* "Where was this book when we were teenagers?" - Real Simple Learn how to money in this in-depth, full-color illustrated guide from New York Times<...
How to Money Your Ultimate Visual Guide to the Basics of Finance
Chatzky, Jean.
Ebook
*As featured on Live with Kelly and Ryan* *A 2023 Business Insider Best Personal Finance Book - Teens and Gen Z* "Where was this book when we were teenagers?" - Real Simple Learn how to money in this in-depth, full-color illustrated guide from New York Times<...
Inflation
London, Martha
Paper Book
Gas, groceries, and other things can become more expensive over time because of inflation. In response to rising prices, people may change how they shop or what they buy. And companies may have to pay employees more to keep up. Explore why inflation happens and how it affects people and businesses....
The kids' money book : earning, saving, spending, investing, donating
McGillian, Jamie Kyle
Paper Book
Earning, Saving, Spending, Investing, Donating. It's dollars and sense! If the only thing your children know about money is how to spend it, it's time to teach them a different lesson. ...
Make your own money : how kids can earn it, save it, spend it, and dream big, with Danny Dollar, the king of cha-ching
Jackson, Tyrone Allan
Paper Book
Saving money for something? Then this is the book for you! Danny Dollar, the "King of Cha-Ching," will teach you to make money, save money, and spend money wisely--and to dream big! Maybe you get an allowance (clean the bathroom anyone?) or have been gifted money (birthday present?) but did you know...
Managing credit and debt
Kallen, Stuart A.
Paper Book
It is no secret that millions of students lack financial literacy. Managing Credit and Debt? provides real-world examples and easy-to-understand descriptions about basic money matters including savings accounts, credit cards, car loans, and college loans. With this book students will find? the tools...
Money : what you need to know
Sherman, Jill
Paper Book
Whether it's paper, coin, or plastic, money has value. Get a quick lesson on economics and the uses of money in our world.
Money Matters: The Lemonade Stand: Financial Literacy (Grade 2)
D'Alessandro, Cathy
Paper Book
What does it take to run a successful lemonade stand? Join Juan and Rose as they develop the financial literacy skills that are necessary to start and run a business! This math book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts. Text...
Not-so-common cent$
Flynn, Sarah Wassner
Paper Book
Cha-ching! Learn everything adults wish they knew about money when they were kids--and more--including how to make it, save it, and multiply it! While money certainly isn't everything, one fact is true: No matter where you live in the world, money...
Save it! : a moneybunny book
McLeod, Cinders
Paper Book
A charming introduction to simple money concepts in which a little bunny learns about the power and satisfaction that come with saving money. Honey earns two carrots a week for taking care of her siblings. Her FIVE siblings who are so loud and bouncy, she wishes she had a place...
Spend it! : a moneybunny book
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...
Spending success
Nourigat, Paul.
Paper Book
There are so many things that kids want to buy! But they cannot afford them all. Spending Success tells a story about Chelsea and Jack's great success with patience and goal setting, against a backdrop of peer pressure and media influence. A book in the series Marvels of Money for kids; richly...
Understanding credit and debt
Hardyman, Robyn
Paper Book
Borrowing 20 dollars to go to the movies might not seem like much, unless the person you borrow from charges interest. This concept can be a difficult one for young people to grasp until they face this situation themselves. Luckily, this book simplifies credit, loans, interest, and debt to help...
What banks do with money : loans, interest rates, investments... and much more!
Liu, Janet
Paper Book
A series to build strong financial habits early on in life! Understanding how banks work -- as well as the basics of loans and investments -- are just two critical financial literacy skills that all kids should have. Did you know that banks use customers' deposits to make loans to other...
What is money?
Stratton, Connor
Paper Book
This informative book empowers young learners to take charge of their personal finances by exploring what money is. It includes a table of contents, informative sidebars, a That's Amazing! special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at...
What's inflation?
Reynolds, Donna
Paper Book
When the prices of gas, food, rent, and many other necessities start to rise, it can be difficult to explain to children what's happening. They may struggle to understand why the family suddenly has to be more careful with money or why there isn't a simple way to fix inflation. The more knowledge...
Yard sale
Bunting, Eve
Paper Book
When a family has to leave their house and move to a small apartment, it's hard to let go of things--but having one another is what counts. Almost everything Callie's family owns is spread out in their front yard--their furniture, their potted flowers, even Callie's bike. They...
¿dónde Crece el Dinero?Where Does Money Grow?
Mascaro, Laura
Paper Book
¿Por qué las alcancías tienen forma de cerdito? Si todos los billetes cuestan lo mismo, ¿por qué valen diferente? ¿Qué es el trueque? Aprender a tomar decisiones, a negociar (sí, ¡el intercambio de estampas en el patio es la primera y más...

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