The sooner you start teaching your children about money, the better. Not only can a firm understanding of money help prevent children from throwing their birthday money down the drain, but it can also give them an appreciation of the importance of saving money. One way you can make learning about money more fun is to purchase books. The following are just five great books for teaching children about money.
The Coin Counting Book by Rozanne Lanczak Williams
If you’re looking for a fun way for children to learn about the denominations of United States coins, this book is a must-have. The book not only teaches children the names of different coins, but how to add the coins up to achieve different totals. What makes this book appealing is that it encourages play and makes learning how to count money fun.
https://www.amazon.com/Coin-Counting-Rozanne-Lanczak-Williams/dp/0881063266
Arthur’s Pet Business by Marc Brown
Children that love the Arthur series by Marc Brown will find this book not only educational, but entertaining as well. In this book Arthur learns how to earn money by performing the job of taking care of the neighborhood pets. He even learns the cost of hiring employees when his sister D.W. claims her fee for helping Arthur.
https://www.amazon.com/Arthurs-Pet-Business-Arthur-Adventure/dp/0316113166
The Berenstain Bears Dollars and Sense by Stan and Jan Berenstain
The Berenstain Bears have been popular with children for several decades. In the book Dollar and Sense, Brother and Sister learn how to manage their allowances. What is truly amazing about this book is that it teaches children how to use a checkbook just like the characters in the book. With included tear-out checks, children will learn how to write and use checks around the home.
https://www.amazon.com/Berenstain-Bears-Dollars-Sense/dp/0375811249
One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New Cent: All About Money by Bonnie Worth
What child doesn’t love The Cat in the Hat? In this book, children learn that despite popular belief, money does not grow on trees. The book teaches children how people once bartered for items and shows the different types of money used throughout history. It’s an educational and fun look at how money has evolved.
https://www.amazon.com/One-Cent-Two-Cents-Old/dp/0375828818
Money Madness by David A. Adler
If you want to get children asking questions about money, this is the book for you. In Money Madness by David A. Adler, children learn that money isn’t just valuable – money has a purpose. It’s a great way to introduce children to the world of economics.
https://www.amazon.com/Money-Madness-David-Adler/dp/0823422720
Teaching children about money doesn’t have to be boring and it doesn’t need to be as complicated as explaining investments or penny stock tips. These books make it fun for children to learn about everything from counting money to earning money.