Books that Teach Kids About Money (Kid Tested and Approved)

Something that is important to Brent and I is teaching our kids about the value of money. We want them to understand it, learn how to earn it, get practice spending it, saving it, and giving it. Here’s a list of children’s books that are helpful on the topic.

Children’s Books About Money

I’m a huge fan of the library and have been able to check out most of the books below either in hardback or digital form from our local library. If you don’t have a library card I encourage you to get one. If you would like a purchase option, I have included the links below where you can buy the books. Remember purchasing items from links on this blog means no extra cost to you but helps support me and this blog.

Trouble with Money (Reading Age 3-7)

We love the Berenstain Bears around our house. I have memories of reading these books as a child. I love their practical teaching with illustrations that draw children in. The Trouble with Money takes Brother and Sister on a journey to discover that money has to be earned and doesn’t just grow on trees. Note: At Amazon and Target.com the book has a defect in the printing, extra pages added from a different book. The link provided is from Wal-Mart and as far as I can tell there are no printing errors but just to be safe it might be good to buy this book in the digital form.

Curious George Saves His Pennies (Reading Age 4-7)

We enjoy seeing George go through all his predicaments and then smooth things out in the end. This would be a great gift for any child curious about money. It comes with a pop-out coin bank too!

Junior’s Adventures Series (Reading Age 3-10)

These children’s books are written by Dave Ramsey. They each cover a different topic related to money such as work, spending, giving, debt, integrity, and saving. The illustrations are bright and colorful. It’s rare to find children’s books that talk about real-life money situations in a fun way, these books get the job done.

Bunny Money (Reading Age 3-5)

My heart overflows with gratefulness when I think of books written by Rosemary Wells. I’m crazy about Max and Ruby. This book is especially good because the story is rich with relatable choices of children and their spending money, plus it teaches simple math in an entertaining way. And Grandma is a jewel!

Three Cups (Reading Age 5-6)

This book is excellent at teaching kids the idea of saving, spending, and giving in a sweet way. It’s a heartwarming adventure and I cried the first time I read it.

Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday (Reading Age 4-8)

Oh Alexander! He wants to buy a walkie talkie but other things keep coming up and making his money disappear. We listened to the audiobook and loved listening to Alexander’s week of spending.

Lemonade in Winter (Reading Age 3-7)

The tiny entrepreneurs in your life will enjoy this quirky story about determination and the cost of having a business. A fun addition would be to have some quarters on hand while reading to count along with Pauline and John-John.

One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New Cent (Reading Age 4-8)

My boys have loved this book over the years. Full of interesting money facts in the zany way that only Cat in the Hat can do. Did you know seashells were used as a form of money long ago?

Spend it! (Reading Age 3-5)

If you have a little one that likes to spend, this is a fantastic book! The design of this book is refreshing and feels really current. In this MoneyBunny Books series, you can also discover: Give it!, Save it!, and Earn it! They’re all worth checking out and available in other languages too. (Note: Most of the paperbacks need to be pre-ordered. Although more pricy, the hardbacks are available now. I’ve shared the hardback links.)

If You Made a Million (Reading Age 4-8)

Earning, spending, and investing are covered in this magical book. This is the best book we’ve found at explaining interest to children. Plus, super cool to read how many miles high is a million stacked pennies! I’d love to see this book updated with the use of Venmo. 🙂

Any other book suggestions? Please share.

You may also like Money, Tears, and Hope or Parent and Child Question Journal.

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