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Apr 21

Money Madness

Posted to Book Notes on April 21, 2025 at 10:48 AM by Genesis Gaule

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Paper Money with Mike Powers

Thurs, May 8 @ 6 pm

All Ages // take a sneak peek into Mike Powers' money collection and learn more about collecting paper money and coins. Children who attend will receive a silver certificate while supplies last. 


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Bunny Money

by Rosemary Wells 

Easy WELLS 

It's Grandma's birthday, and Ruby knows exactly what Grandma would love a beautiful ballerina box. Max also knows what she'd love-a scary pair of ooey-gooey vampire teeth. Ruby has saved up a wallet full of bills, but as unexpected mishap after mishap occurs, money starts running through the bunnies' fingers.... Will they have enough left for the perfect present? Wells' adorable story is also a fun and lively introduction to early math. 


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Money Madness

by David A. Adler 

Easy 332.4 ADLER 

What's all this madness about money? Long ago, people traded rocks or sheep for the items they wanted, but rocks were heavy and sheep ran away. This beginning guide to economics will have readers thinking about the purpose, and not just the value, of money. 


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Managing Money

by Nancy Dickmann 

J NF ECONOMICS -Money - DICKMANN 2024 

Having a bit of money to spend is a good feeling. But what happens if we spend more money than we earn? This book looks at how to plan a budget and why it makes sense to save some money for a rainy day. The book ends with a short quiz, so readers can test their financial knowledge 


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Trouble With Money

by Stan & Jan Berenstain  

Easy BERENSTAIN 

This classic Berenstain Bears story is a perfect way to teach children about the importance of being responsible with money! Mama and Papa are worried that Brother and Sister seem to think money grows on trees. To make money of their own, the cubs decide to start their very own businesses, from a lemonade stand to a pet-walking service. 


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Dec 16

Managing Money

Posted to Book Notes on December 16, 2024 at 9:57 AM by Genesis Gaule

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Making Mooo-lah

A Thinking Money for Kids Program

Wed, Jan 8 @ 4:00 PM

Ages 5-12 // Welcome to the farm! In this collaborative simulation, players work together to see if they can run a financially successful farm.


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Money

Master the game, 7 simple steps to financial freedom 
by Anthony Robbins  

332.024 ROBBINS 

Based on extensive research and interviews with some of the most legendary investors at work today, Tony Robbins has created a 7-step blueprint for securing financial freedom. With advice about taking control of your financial decisions, to setting up a savings and investing plan, to destroying myths about what it takes to save and invest, to setting up a “lifetime income plan,” the book brims with advice and practices for making the financial game not only winnable, but providing financial freedom for the rest of your life. 


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Bunny Money

by Rosemary Wells 

Easy WELLS Ruby & Max

It's Grandma's birthday, and Ruby knows exactly what Grandma would love-a beautiful ballerina box. Max also knows what she'd love-a scary pair of ooey-gooey vampire teeth. Ruby has saved up a walletful of bills, but as unexpected mishap after mishap occurs, money starts running through the bunnies' fingers.... Will they have enough left for the perfect present? 


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The Power of Money

How Governments and Banks Create Money and Help Us All Prosper
by P. Sherard 

332.4 SHEARD 2023 

Money permeates our everyday lives—it literally makes the economic world go round, and yet confusion and controversy about money abound. In The Power of Money, economist Paul Sheard distills what money is, how it comes into existence, and how it interacts with the real economy. 


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It's a No-Money Day

by Kate Milner  

Easy MILNER 

Mum works really hard, but today there is no money left and no food in the cupboards. Forced to visit the local foodbank, Mum feels ashamed that they have to rely on the kindness of others, but her young daughter can still see all the good in her day like reading and drawing, and even the foodbank. Maybe one day things will be different but for now together they brighten up even the darkest of days. A moving insight into the sad rise and necessity of foodbanks from the perspective of society's most vulnerable, and an essential book to help develop empathy in younger readers. 


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Oct 28

Money Skills for Kids

Posted to Book Notes on October 28, 2024 at 10:37 AM by Genesis Gaule

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Penny Pinchers' Party

A Thinking Money for Kids Program

Wed, Nov 6 @ 4:00 PM

Ages 5-12 // Become a party planner! This game will teach kids about budgets, basic business relationships like customer and provider, and how value can differ from cost. Who will be the Party Champion with the most entertaining or creative party while keeping expenses within budget?


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Managing Money

by Linda Crotta Brennan 

J NF ECONOMICS -Money - DICKMANN 2024

Managing Money introduces money management, including how to create a budget and the importance of spending, saving, and donating; features a glossary; and lists resources to explore the subject further. 


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Trouble With Money

by Stan Berenstain  

Easy BERENSTAIN 

Mama and Papa are worried that Brother and Sister seem to think money grows on trees. To make money of their own, the cubs decide to start their very own businesses, from a lemonade stand to a pet-walking service. 


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Get To Know Money

by Kalpana Fitzpatrick  

J NF ECONOMICS -Money - FITZPATRICK 2022

Knowing the ins and outs of money is important for kids, whether they’re trying to work out what to do with pocket money, or if they dream of making millions on the stock market. Children can begin to understand how money works with this jam-packed guide, filled with personal finance tips such as how to save money, how to keep it safe, and how to grow it!


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Smart Spending

by Nancy Dickmann

J NF ECONOMICS -Money - DICKMANN 2024

Smart spenders make their money go further. This book gives tips on how to make good decisions about spending money, from shopping around for the best deal to looking for second-hand bargains. It also looks at technology, such as apps, help people compare prices and set limits on their spending. The book ends with a short quiz, so readers can test their financial knowledge 


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