Monday, July 06, 2009

EARLY ECONOMICS


Children want to learn about money! They know coins and bills buy things, but why? Why can a piece of green paper with George Washington's picture buy a cherry icy from the man selling on the street?

Money Madness
by David Adler Illustrated by Edward Miller
Holiday House 2009
Ages 4 - 8

In Money Madness, David Adler explains why money exists. He starts by having the reader imagine life without money. He explains trading and bartering and the early existence of money. In simple language, he addresses the value of money and touches upon checks, credit cards and digital money. The only thing I wish he would also have touched upon is how we earn money, for the most part, by working hard. He does write that people today do different things, however, it is not simply put how this brings them money.

The illustrations provide clear explanation of the text. They are colorful, happy, fun and very patriotic. For families that want to teach their children about the exchange of money, Money Madness is a wonderful early economics lesson.

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