Book Readings
Book: Pigs will be Pigs
Author: Amy Axeirod Illustrated by: Sharon McGinley‐Nally
Description: Listen to the book about a pig family and how to hunt for money around their house. Learn
to budget and spend money wisely
The worksheet that goes with this book is (there are 3) Castle Café, Pigs will be Pigs budget and the tax paper.
Age Group: 3rd & 4th Grade
Book: Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday
Author: Judith Viorst Illustrated By: Ray Cruz
Description: i.e. Listen to the story of Alexander and help me count how much money he loses along the way!
Age Group: Preschool – 3rd Grade
Book: A Dollar for Penny
Author: Dr. Julie Glass Illustrated by: Joy Allen
Description: Penny has a lemonade stand! Let’s listen along and count together to find how much money she earns! What do you think she’ll do with her money at the end?
Age Group: Preschool – 2nd grade
Book: Curious George Saves His Pennies
Author: Margret & H.A.Rey's
Description: Listen to the book about saving, spending and the different ways George earns his money
Age Group: Pre-K – 4th graders
Book: Pete The Popcorn
Author: Nick Rokicki and Joseph Kelley
Illustrated by: Ronaldo Florendo
Description: Pete and Patty are back in this 5th installment of the Pete the Popcorn series! This time, Patty's grandfather joins the fun to teach the friends all about saving your money. This book is a partnership with Directions Credit Union in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. In the story, Pete the Popcorn urges Patty to store her birthday money in a piggy bank. Laughs are shared while the duo peruse their options at Pablo Popcorn's Peso Plaza. Once the piggy bank is overflowing, Paw Paw Popcorn steps in to teach the friends about banking.
Age Group: 2nd and 3rd graders
Book: Just Saving My Money
Author: Mercer Mayer
Description: Listen to the book about saving, spending and earning.
Age Group: Pre-K – 3rd graders
Book:Rock, Brock, and the Savings Shock
Author: Sheila Bair Illustrated by: Barry Gott
Description: Listen to a book about twins very different and a plan that their grandpa creates to show how fast money can grow if you save.
Age Group: 3rd & 4th Grade
Book: You Can't Buy A Dinosaur with A Dime
Author: Harriet Ziefert
Illustrated by: Amanda Haley
Description: Listen to the book about a little boy who loves dinosaurs and works to get money to buy some. Teaches about adding and subtracting coins.
Age Group: Kindergarten & 4th Grade