BIG, SHINY, COPPER, OR SMALL--YOU ARE STILL WORTH IT ALL. It makes "cents" to know your worth! Little Copper Penny is sad because all the other coins say pennies are worthless. Luckily Grandpa Wheat--who has been around for a very long time--knows just how Little Copper Penny feels and exactly what to say to cheer him up! A charming story about accepting who you are, Stephanie Barker's The Little Copper Penny not only makes counting fun but also reminds you to know your worth, no matter what others say. Join Little Copper Penny and Grandpa Wheat for a memorable rhyme that will help you see that no matter who (or what) you are, you have value!

"A penny cannot buy what it once used to, but the little coin adds meaning to everyday living and language. A penny for a wish, a lucky penny on the ground, or a penny for your thoughts ... with its phasing out, the penny may be "out-of-sight" but should not be "out-of-mind' because pennies are special."--Publisher.

It is laughable for many of us to imagine that we could buy a pony ride, ten minutes of parking time, three jawbreakers or perform repairs with a penny. We can't imagine it, but many of our older generation can. In fact, they do not have to imagine. They remember. Drawing on her experiences, interviews and research, Harris recounts stories of the Canadian penny that are both heartwarmingly nostalgic and pragmatic. little copper pennies portrays adventures of the soon-to-be-eliminated coin and its once-upon-a-time worth in trade and pastimes. Yet this book is more than just memories. It is a legacy with a message. Through the debates and facts, the author not only hones in the riches-to-rags life of the penny steeped in Canadian history, her experience as a school teacher also motivates us to acquire knowledge, to remember and to acquaint the new generations of the little coin's power. You'll be moved by the stories, conveyed to the past, and inspired to appreciate the penny through new eyes.

Make the Most of Your Time with Your Children On the day of their baby dedication, Eryn and her husband were given a jar of 936 pennies. The jar contained a penny for every week they would raise their child until graduation, and they were instructed to remove one penny each Sunday as a reminder, placing it into another jar as an investment. At some point every parent realizes time is moving swiftly, and they ask themselves, How am I investing in my child? Through personal stories and biblical examples, 936 Pennies will help you discover how to capture time and use it to its fullest potential, replacing guilt and regrets with freedom. Meanwhile, your kids will see how simple choices, like putting the cell phone down and going on a family hike, will make all the difference. Together you will stretch time and make it richer. Craft a family legacy in tune with God's heartbeat as you capture a new vision for your children and learn the best ways to spend your pennies.

In the authors' own words, this new edition of Strike It Rich with Pocket Change, dispels the myths of error coins and assists you in discovering, marketing, and researching rare coins that you can find in your pocket change. More than 350 close-up illustrations, key identifying details and current market values help you decipher the difference between proper and error issues and varying types of coins. In addition, this unique must-have how-to also includes: • Coverage of Lincoln Memorial Cents, Roosevelt Dimes, Washington Quarters, John F. Kennedy Half Dollars, State Quarters • Expert insight and advice about tools of the trade, preserving coins, buying and selling error-variety coins • Terms and definitions associated with error coins Whether it's a Jefferson Presidential dollar missing edge lettering, that's worth $2,000 - $10,000 plus or a Lincoln cent with trail marks that make it an error worth $1 - $3 there are hidden treasures to be found in your pocket change, if you know what to look for.

When Moon Blossom helps a mysterious old woman carry a package in Hong Kong, she has no idea of all the lovely surprises that will result from it.