Do you want to raise financially prudent children?

This book teaches children how to distinguish between needs and wants, as well as how to set up a budget and manage their money. Recommended for children ages 3-8. Knowledge of math is helpful but not necessary to understand this book.

Synopsis

Hank the hamster had a few items he was looking to buy. He wanted to get his mom a cake for her birthday, a pair of new shoes, and a few other items. However, he didn’t have enough money in his spend piggy bank for everything. What should he do? Find out in this fun, colorful, and educational Econ for Kids book.

What parents think about this book…

The presentation of the ideas is flawless.

I would say this is a must but for parents of children of all ages.

This is the first book in this series I’ve checked out, and I’m hooked =) the book is colorful, and the concepts are presented in exactly the right way.

A terrific little story, both well-written and insightful. What a wonderful way to teach children the importance of managing their money and differentiating between want and need. Parents will have a wonderful time reading this to their children.

This book is clever in that it uses cute images and items that even kids know of and recognize.