What is Money?: A Kid’s Guide to Money: Where It Comes From and What It Means (Business Books for Kids) - Softcover

Lilien, Gregory

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798263603526

Publisher: Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

💵 What is money, and why do we use it?

If your child has ever asked, “Where does money come from?” or “Why can’t we just buy everything we want?”, this book is the perfect place to start.

What is Money? A Kid’s Guide to Money: Where It Comes From and What It Means is a fun, colorful, and educational introduction to one of life’s most important topics. Written for kids ages 5–8, this book helps children learn about money in a simple, engaging way that’s perfect for early readers, classrooms, and families.

🪙 Inside This Book, Kids Will Discover:

The origins of money — from the barter system and trading beans, corn, and shells to the first coins and paper cash.

How money is made — inside the U.S. Mint and printing presses.

Currencies around the world — why different countries use different kinds of money.

Banks and checks — and how they help us keep money safe.

Digital money — from debit cards to cryptocurrency, explained simply for kids.

Needs vs. Wants — one of the most important money lessons for children.

Fun money facts — surprising trivia and cool stories about cash.

What money can buy… and what it can’t — like love, friendship, kindness, and hugs.

📘 Why Parents & Teachers Love This Book

Financial literacy for kids made simple — complex ideas broken down into fun, easy-to-understand explanations.

Perfect for early elementary (K–3) — designed for children in ages 5–8, but enjoyable for siblings and classrooms too.

Engaging illustrations — keeps young readers interested from start to finish.

Conversation starter — helps families talk about money, saving, spending, and values.

Whether you’re teaching kids about money at home, looking for a financial literacy for kids book for the classroom, or want to introduce saving, spending, and sharing, this book gives children a solid foundation in what money is, how it works, and why it matters.

⭐ Give your child a head start on financial literacy. By understanding what money is, where it comes from, and what it means, kids gain not only knowledge but also the values that last a lifetime.

📚 Perfect for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers who want to raise curious, money-smart kids.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798263603526
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 39