SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Kids Making Money: An Introduction to Financial Literacy

by Mattie REYNOLDS
978-1-937529-41-3. ea vol: 24p. (Start Smart: Money Series). further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Red Chair. 2013. PLB $23.80; pap. $5.95
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K-Gr 2—These books are meant to teach children about earning, saving, spending, and sharing money. Each one has three chapters and emphasizes the difference between needs versus wants. The texts are written in a bland conversational tone with little to engage children, e.g., "When someone is ready to buy things, there are many ways to shop." Fictional characters are introduced to illustrate concepts. For example, in Saving, "Olivia decided to save money for one more month. Then she bought new snow sleds for herself and her brother." The stock photographs, although pleasant, do not enhance the texts. Except for the opening chapter spreads, the layout typically consists of a photo per page with a paragraph of text underneath.
Reviewed by Stephanie Farnlacher , Apr 01, 2013

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