Children's books and activities
Money
Do you know any young entrepreneurs or history buffs who are curious about the history of our currency? We've gathered up a great collection of books, activities, apps, and websites for learning all about financial literacy and money.
Try pairing fiction with nonfiction books and exploring different genres (like poetry and biographies) and formats (like graphic novels and audio books). You'll be creating your own "text sets" — collections of texts focused on a specific topic, such as money and financial literacy. Reading widely in this way helps children build background knowledge, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.

Great Fiction & Nonfiction Books
Age Level: 3-6 years old


Bunny Money
Age Level: 3-6 years old

Carrots are money in Bunnyland. Bun, a young rabbit, earns carrots for helping her mother with household responsibilities and wants to become rich and famous by singing. But Bun's mother reminds her that bunnies don't get rich and famous overnight. It takes time and money, and the more you work at it, the better you will do.
Earn It!
Age Level: 3-6 years old

Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
Age Level: 3-6 years old

Lemonade in Winter
Age Level: 3-6 years old

Money Madness
Age Level: 3-6 years old

The humble and sometimes abused copper penny tells its own story in this humorous combination of fact and fantasy. It begins, “I was born in Philadelphia, where the United States was born” and continues revealing its adventures small and historical. Cartoon illustrations in simple line and real pennies augment the combination of fiction and information. The penny’s history and additional resources conclude this entertaining book.
One Proud Penny
Age Level: 3-6 years old

A little bunny learns about the power and satisfaction that come with saving money. Honey earns two carrots a week for taking care of her siblings. Her FIVE siblings who are so loud and bouncy, she wishes she had a place of her own to escape to for some peace and quiet. So what's a bunny to do?
Save It!
Age Level: 3-6 years old

A charming introduction to simple money concepts in which a bunny learns he can't buy everything he wants with his allowance! Sonny gets three whole carrots a week for his allowance and wants to buy everything with it! But he soon discovers his money won't go that far, and his mom tells him he needs to make some choices.
Spend It!
Age Level: 3-6 years old
Age Level: 6-9 years old


Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday
Age Level: 6-9 years old

Follow the Money!
Age Level: 6-9 years old

Have you ever wanted to make a million dollars? Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician is ready, willing, and able to explain the nuts and bolts — as well as the mystery and wonder — of earning money, investing it, accruing dividends and interest, and watching savings grow. Hey, you never know!
If You Made a Million
Age Level: 6-9 years old

Lemonade for Sale
Age Level: 6-9 years old

Cartoon versions of American presidents guide children through this lively introduction to currency values and adding and subtracting money. Topics covered include an introduction to American units of money; the many ways these units combine to make a price; basic money symbols such as the dollar and cent signs; and the math inherent in shopping.
Money Math: Addition and Subtraction
Age Level: 6-9 years old

Nine-year-old Mulani Moneybags is inspired after learning about entrepreneurship and decides to start a business of her own — a lemonade stand. With help from her Mom, Mulani learns about the benefits of entrepreneurship, as well as the challenges and triumphs of overcoming, and that one of the most invaluable tools in any entrepreneur's toolbox is the love and support of their family.
Mulani Moneybags Starts a Business
Age Level: 6-9 years old

This fictionalized story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana, who changes his world with a small loan and one hen, is based on a real person. Kwabena Darko lives in West Africa and started a system of micro-loans in villages that would not otherwise have access. Additional resources and sources for further information allow readers to find out more.
One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference
Age Level: 6-9 years old

During Chinese New Year, a young boy encounters a homeless person and discovers that no gift is too small when it comes from the heart.
Sam and the Lucky Money
Age Level: 6-9 years old
Age Level: 9-12 years old


Double Fudge
Age Level: 9-12 years old

One of the most important lessons that you can teach your kids is how to handle their money. In this book you'll explore saving and investing, what credit is and the dangers of mishandling credit, the importance of giving back to the community, and much more.
Finance 101 for Kids
Age Level: 9-12 years old

Grandpa’s adventures to the faraway island of Pucha-Pucha helped him to see money like seeds. This led him to becoming a very wealthy man. The chapters in the book help kids grow their own financial forest as they discover how to earn, save, invest and look after their money.
Grandpa’s Fortune Fables: Fun Stories to Teach Kids About Money
Age Level: 9-12 years old

Lawn Boy
Age Level: 9-12 years old

Mr. Chickee's Funny Money
Age Level: 9-12 years old

Rare Beasts
Age Level: 9-12 years old

Saving money isn’t about a piggy bank anymore. Today’s kids are investing money, starting their own small businesses, and watching their savings earn interest. This book will teach kids all they need to know about the money they earn so they can save or spend it wisely. This edition includes completely new material on online banking, opening a bank account, and saving allowance.
The Everything Kids’ Money Book
Age Level: 9-12 years old

The History of Money: From Bartering to Banking
Age Level: 9-12 years old

With just five days left of summer vacation, Evan and Jessie launch an all-out war to see who can sell the most lemonade before school starts. As the battleground heats up, there really is no telling who will win — and even more important, if their fight will ever end.
The Lemonade War
Age Level: 9-12 years old

The Story of Money
Age Level: 9-12 years old

Twenty-Two Cents: Muhammad Yunus and the Village Bank
Age Level: 9-12 years old
Hands-on Activities
Build on what you’re learning together through books with these family-friendly activities, experiments, and crafts.
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PBS KIDS Cyberchase
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Keri Smith
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National Museum of American History
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PBS Parents
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KiwiCo
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Dad Can Do
Great Websites for Kids
Dive deeper into topics of interest with these media-rich and interactive sites.
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American Currency Exhibit
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Brain Pop: Economics
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Budget Hero
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Change Maker
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Design Your Own Money
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Discover Historic U.S. Currency
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Escape from Barter Islands
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Explore Money from Around the World
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Get Real: Life and Economics
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HIP Pocket Change: U.S. Mint for Kids
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How Coins Are Made
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How Coins Are Minted
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How Old Is Your Penny?
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Ice Cream Truck
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Kids and Money
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Learning to Give: Spend, Save, Invest, or Donate
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Making Change: Coin Design
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Money as You Grow
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Moneyville
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Run Your Own Lemonade Stand
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Saving and Spending
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Savings Quest
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Symbols on American Money
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The Mint
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TreasuryDirect Kids
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Tykoon
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U.S. Currency Education Program
Great Podcasts for Kids
Listen and learn with these podcasts especially for kids. These podcasts are free and easy to listen to from any device via Apple Podcasts or Stitcher — or from Listen Notes, a podcast search engine.
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Money with Mak and G
Ben Jones
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Million Bazillion
Marketplace
Educational Apps
Educational apps recommended by Common Sense Media and other trusted reviewers.
More Themed Resources
Growing Readers Tip Sheets

Simple activities for parents and kids to do together to build reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Read online or print the PDF.
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Meet the Author
Mr. Chickee's Funny Money. Have you ever seen a quadrillion dollar bill with a picture of James Brown on the front? Newbery winner Christopher Paul Curtis (Bud, Not Buddy) talks about the inspiration for his charming detective story.

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