Cloverleaf Books ™ - Money Basics

Brody borrows some money from a friend, but he can't pay it back. So Brody's dad helps out. Sometimes Brody's dad borrows money too. He teaches Brody about when it's OK to borrow money and when it's not.

Shanti wants to try the wildest ride at Fun Park! But it costs money. Shanti saves money in a jar. She saves some of her allowance. She helps her brother study. But will Shanti have enough for the ride?

Ella doesn't have enough money to buy a soccer ball. So she decides to earn her own money. Ella cleans the car, gives the neighbor's dog a bath, and sells bracelets to her friends. Will she have enough money?

How should we handle our money? Shanti wants to try the Monster Ride. It's the wildest ride at Fun Park! But the Monster costs money. So Shanti makes a special save jar. She tries not to spend all her allowance. She even helps her busybody brother study! But will Shanti save enough for a turn on the Monster? Read this book to find out! These simple, engaging stories present basic financial literacy concepts, such as saving, spending, borrowing, and comparison shopping to build a foundation for a lifetime of money smarts. Free downloadable series teaching guide available.

How should we handle our money? Kyle's club is going camping. All the kids will sell Cool Candy to earn money for the trip. Kyle needs to find buyers for ten boxes of candy. Can he keep track of his cash and join his friends on the camping trip? Read this book to find out! These simple, engaging stories present basic financial literacy concepts, such as saving, spending, borrowing, and comparison shopping to build a foundation for a lifetime of money smarts. Free downloadable series teaching guide available.

Kyle and his friends are selling candy to earn money for a camping trip. Kyle needs to find buyers for ten boxes of candy. Can he keep track of his cash and join his friends on the camping trip?

Gabriel's mom says they can spend no more than thirty dollars on new shoes. Gabriel searches for a deal. He looks online and checks different stores. Will he find the shoes at a price he can afford?

How should we handle our money? Gabriel really wants to buy some fancy Fast Kids shoes. But his mom says they can spend no more than thirty dollars. Gabriel searches for a great deal on the shoes. He looks online, goes to the shoe store, and checks a discount store too. Will he find the shoes at a price he can afford? Read this book to find out! These simple, engaging stories present basic financial literacy concepts, such as saving, spending, borrowing, and comparison shopping to build a foundation for a lifetime of money smarts. Free downloadable series teaching guide available.

Lily wants a new bike, a new raincoat and ice cream. But how many of these things does she need? Lily and her dad talk about how wants and needs are different things.