The Nickels Dimes and Dollars Book: A Wise Kid's Guide to Money Matters

by Ellen Sabin

Overview

The Nickle, Dimes, And Dollars Book: A Wise Kids’s Guide to Money Matters is an empowering and informative book that engages children (ages 6-12) in learning about financial fundamentals as it helps them discover their power to make thoughtful choices around saving, spending, sharing, earning and growing money. The book combines educational narrative, conversation starters, and fun learning activities to help children develop knowledge and skills that will lead them to be confident, responsible and wise when it comes to money matters. Through this book, children will develop a healthy attitude toward money and a thoughtful approach to financial decisions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780975986899
Publisher:	Watering Can Press
Publication date:	01/01/2010
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	6 - 12 Years

About the Author

Ellen Sabin is the founder of Watering Can Press; a publisher committed to "growing kids with character." Her series of children’s books engage, inspire, and support children and families. She has infectious enthusiasm for the topics in her books, making her a regular speaker at conferences and events where she shares insights with adults. She also hosts reading events for children and families at schools, libraries, and other group settings. Prior to creating this award-winning series, she worked in public health and humanitarian endeavors— running nonprofit organizations in the US and Africa. She holds a master's degree in Public Health from Harvard; an MPA from NYU; and attended Emory and the London School of Economics studying political science and medical anthropology, respectively.

What People are Saying About This

Andrew H. Tisch

"This is a book for homes, schools and communities. It integrates financial information with character-building concepts such as wants versus needs, prioritizing, and using money to build a meaningful life. It is an important read."--(Andrew H. Tisch, Co-Chair of the Board, Loews Corporation)

From the Publisher

“Creative, engaging way to teach young and old alike the money basics!” – Steve Forbes, Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Magazine

“This book is a gift to children. I'm a staunch supporter for financial literacy so that children enter the real world prepared to make knowledgeable decisions.” – Muriel Siebert, First Woman to Hold a Seat on The New York Stock Exchange

“This is a book for homes, schools and communities. It integrates financial information with character-building concepts such as wants versus needs, prioritizing, and using money to build a meaningful life. It is an important read.” – Andrew H. Tisch, Co-Chair of the Board, Loews Corporation

“The Nickels, Dimes, and Dollars Book is valuable, informative, and refreshingly fun as it enrolls children in learning smart, balanced, and healthy money habits.” – Zanne Newman, M.Ed., Third Grade Teacher and Mom

Zanne Newman

"The Nickels, Dimes, and Dollars Book is valuable, informative, and refreshingly fun as it enrolls children in learning smart, balanced, and healthy money habits."--(Zanne Newman, M.Ed., Third Grade Teacher and Mom)

Muriel Siebert

"This book is a gift to children. I'm a staunch supporter for financial literacy so that children enter the real world prepared to make knowledgeable decisions."--(Muriel Siebert, First Woman to Hold a Seat on The New York Stock Exchange)

Steve Forbes

“Creative, engaging way to teach young and old alike the money basics!”--(Steve Forbes, Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Magazine)

Editorial Reviews

Creative, engaging way to teach young and old alike the money basics!” – Steve Forbes, Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Magazine

“This book is a gift to children. I'm a staunch supporter for financial literacy so that children enter the real world prepared to make knowledgeable decisions.” – Muriel Siebert, First Woman to Hold a Seat on The New York Stock Exchange

“This is a book for homes, schools and communities. It integrates financial information with character-building concepts such as wants versus needs, prioritizing, and using money to build a meaningful life. It is an important read.” – Andrew H. Tisch, Co-Chair of the Board, Loews Corporation

“The Nickels, Dimes, and Dollars Book is valuable, informative, and refreshingly fun as it enrolls children in learning smart, balanced, and healthy money habits.” – Zanne Newman, M.Ed., Third Grade Teacher and Mom

From the Publisher