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Money Doesn't Grow on Trees
Hardcover
Series: Life Lessons
ConceptsGeneral Juvenile Fiction
Publisher Price: $14.99
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ISBN10: 0655235310
ISBN13: 9780655235316
Publisher: Lake Press
Published: Apr 22 2025
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.30 Width: 9.10 Depth: 10.70
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780655235316
Publisher: Lake Press
Published: Apr 22 2025
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.30 Width: 9.10 Depth: 10.70
Language: English
A funny and relatable introduction to money, value, and making choices--perfect for curious kids ages 3-7. Ice cream, toys, donuts--there are so many tempting things to buy! But when kids hear No, we can't get that or Money doesn't grow on trees, it can be confusing, frustrating, or just plain unfair. In this clever and comical picture book, children's author and illustrator Heath McKenzie helps young readers understand a timeless truth: money has limits, and making smart choices matters. With vibrant illustrations and laugh-out-loud moments, Money Doesn't Grow on Trees introduces children to basic financial concepts like earning, saving, and spending in a way that's engaging, age-appropriate, and easy to grasp. It also opens the door to important conversations about needs versus wants, budgeting, and where money really comes from (spoiler: not trees or phone screens!). Key Features:
- Teaches Financial Literacy for Kids: Helps children understand where money comes from, why it's limited, and how to use it wisely.
- Supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): Encourages patience, gratitude, and the ability to handle no with resilience.
- Relatable Everyday Scenarios: Perfect for helping children navigate real-world moments like shopping trips and wish lists.
- Humorous and Approachable Tone: Heath McKenzie's signature illustrations and writing style make tricky topics fun and accessible.
- Perfect for Families and Classrooms: An ideal read-aloud for sparking early conversations about money management, saving, and smart spending.
Part of the Life Lessons series, Money Doesn't Grow on Trees uses humor and heart to introduce kids to one of life's most important concepts: money may not grow on trees, but understanding it can help us make thoughtful, empowered choices. About the Life Lessons Series:
The Life Lessons series by Heath McKenzie takes timeless sayings and transforms them into fun, engaging picture books that help children make sense of the world around them. With humor, warmth, and relatable storytelling, each title explores a well-known adage--like You get what you get and you don't get upset or Honesty is the best policy--through everyday situations kids face at home, at school, and with friends. These playful yet meaningful books are perfect for introducing social-emotional learning topics in a way that's accessible, age-appropriate, and truly enjoyable for young readers and grown-ups alike.
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