Even though Katie's dad works at a bank, she prefers to keep her money in her piggy bank. But what happens when she drops her piggy and it breaks?

When Katie gets lost on a field trip to a farm, her classmates help her find her way.

Why are piggy banks shaped like pigs? And more importantly, do they help us save money? Early readers will learn all about piggy banks in this fun book that takes a look at saving money with the help of a tiny pig-shaped friend. From coins like nickels and dimes to larger amounts of money, color photographs and accessible text explore one child’s quest to save for and buy a baseball glove. Readers will learn that sometimes you have to break the bank if you want to buy something new!

Guide to teaching children all about money, and how to handle it. Topics covered include: finding out where money comes from; piggy banks; allowances; allowance contracts; bank accounts; budgeting; budgeting forms; shopping; collections; debts; access cards; credit cards; saving for the future.

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A straightforward guide to teaching children financial basics.

Help students learn about financial literacy concepts! This engaging book explains that you need to make money to spend money. A good way for kids to earn money is by doing choirs or helping neighbors. Once they have money, a decision needs to be made save it or spend it. Readers will learn about short-term saving goals, long-term saving goals, and setting a budget. They will also discover how to make good decisions and spend money responsibly. This nonfiction social studies book includes a table of contents, chapter and section headings, interesting sidebars with helpful information, bolded vocabulary, a glossary, and an index. To enhance the reading and learning experience, a Remember It! activity, Your Turn! activity, and Read and Respond questions are included in the back of the book. Teachers can integrate social studies content and language arts instruction with this engaging book that is aligned to state and national standards.