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When Little Critter wants a new skateboard, Dad tells him that he needs to save his own money to buy it. Little Critter tries his very best, but soon finds that saving enough for what he wants isn't so easy.

"In Dreams can come true, follow the adventures of Tom, the woodcutter's son with big dreams. With the help of his wise uncle, he puts a plan into action to prove himself to a rich Duke. But is success snatched away at the last minute?"--Back cover.

Alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day: On a day when everything goes wrong for him, Alexander is consoled by the thought that other people have bad days too. Alexander, who used to be rich last Sunday: Although Alexander and his money are quickly parted, he comes to realize all the things that can be done with a dollar. Alexander, who's not (Do you hear me? I mean it!) going to move: Angry Alexander refuses to move away if...

When he is five years old, a boy's parents start giving him a weekly allowance and promise him that many adventures will follow if he puts it into three different cups. Includes author's notes on teaching children to use money responsibly.

Barron's brand new Life Lessons series uses cheerful illustrations and down-to-earth language to tackle some of life's more challenging issues from a kid's perspective. Money Doesn't Grow on Trees teaches a timeless lesson on the value of money and hard work.

"Financial habits form early. Children learn by observing a parent's behavior and through their own experiences. That's why it's important to make sure your children are treating money the right way. From allowances and birthday money to cash they'll one day earn babysitting or mowing lawns, The Squirrel Manifesto provides a platform to set your children on the path to a lifetime of fiscal responsibility. Just as a squirrel gathers nuts to prepare...

On Galapagos a bird's spending habits put him in debt when he borrows money (sardines) from a greedy seal.

While Tia Isa wants to save money for a car that will take the whole family to the beach, her niece does odd jobs for neighbors. But it's hard to save enough when half the money is set aside to bring family members who live far away to join them someday. Meg Medina's simple, genuine story about keeping in mind those who are far away is written in lovely, lyrical prose and brought to life through Claudio Munoz's charming characters.