How Does Money Work? (StoryBots)

by Scott Emmons, Greg Mako (Illustrator), Romney Caswell (Illustrator)

Overview

The robots from Netflix's StoryBots Answer Time star in an all-new Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader!

Bing wants to know what money is and why we use it. His questions lead him from a bank to a tour of a successful lemonade stand. What he learns will fascinate children ages 4 to 6 who love Netflix's educational show.

Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593431658
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	05/07/2024
Series:	Step into Reading Book Series: A Step 2 Book
Pages:	24
Sales rank:	1,094,140
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	4 - 6 Years

About the Author

Kids ages 4 to 6 who enjoy Netflix's shows Ask the StoryBots and StoryBots: Answer Time

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2024

PreS-Gr 2—Young readers take a compelling journey with Bing, a curious robot, as he seeks to discover what money is and how it works. The story kicks off with Bing's boring trip to a bank, where he dozes off as two bankers try to give him the information he seeks. Waking up and running out of the building, Bing meets Chole and Zan, who enthusiastically guide him through the intricacies of money and how it works with their lemonade business. During this encounter, money is not discussed. However, financial literacy concepts are featured. These terms, including budget, income, expenses and surplus, appear in bold print. While the terms may seem out of place in an otherwise simple text, they serve as building blocks for young minds to grasp fundamental economic concepts. The cartoonlike illustrations add a whimsical touch to the narrative, making it visually appealing for young readers. Despite the title suggesting a focus on money, the book emphasizes the entrepreneurial aspect of creating wealth—this title misalignment diminishes the book's value as an informational text. The use of basic vocabulary, rhyming couplets, and short sentences make this a quick class read-aloud and a book that young students can read on their own. It could also be used in a classroom setting to aid in developing market day activities or creating mini-economy experiences. VERDICT Not a necessary purchase for a school library.—Lynne Stover

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