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Tomanji and the Just-Right Deal: A Money Story About Knowing What You Need, Shopping Around, and Not Overpaying for the Fancy Extras
Paperback
Series: Woodland Cents, Book 15
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Sep 16 2026
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.11 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Everyone bought the fancy one. Tomanji asked a better question.
Winter is coming to Whispering Wood, and everyone needs the same thing: something warm to sleep under. So the whole wood lines up to buy the famous Deluxe Down-Duvet - gold tassels, a built-in pillow, a music box, and a price to match. It's just what you buy! they all agree.
But Tomanji stops and wonders: do I need gold tassels to stay warm? Do I need a music box? What do I REALLY need? With a little patience and a little looking, he finds a plain, snug quilt that's every bit as warm - for a fraction of the price - and heads home cozy, with a whole pouch of acorns to spare. A warm, clever story about knowing what you need, shopping around, and discovering that the best deal isn't the fanciest one... it's the just-right one.
- A cozy, clever story for ages 3-7
- Teaches smart spending - buy the need, skip the frills, and shop around - through story, never a lecture
- Shows that being resourceful (not just cheap) is how you stay warm AND keep your acorns
- Includes a Note for Grown-Ups, talking points, and a free Just-Right Deal Hunt activity
- Book 15 of the Woodland Cents series
The wise ones don't pay for tassels - they pay for warmth.
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