If Money Could Shout:

the Brutal Truths for Teens

A powerful graphic novel to engage teens in stories about money, their peer group and the financial cause-and-effect of their choices.  Over 400  original illustrations provide a visual showcase for eight talented artists from across America.  This groundbreaking approach to teaching financial literacy recognizes the challenge - but importance - of reaching teens on their terms.  Edgy, thought-provoking, while providing practical insights about money in 8 fictional stories backed by incredible graphics.

ISBN 9781936872060    136 pages, fully illustrated

Earning Excitement

(7-12 years; "Marvels of Money ... for kids" series)

Chelsea and Jack figure out how to earn money to buy something they want, rather than simply asking their parents to buy it.  A story of creativity, planning, and accomplishment for kids.  Shows kids how a profit is made from their sales.

ISBN: 9781936872015

Now available in Hardback and EBook

Spending Success 

(7-12 years; "Marvels of Money ... for kids" series)

There are so many things kids want to buy!  But they cannot afford them all.  
 
Spending Success tells a story about Chelsea and Jack’s great success with patience and goal setting, against a backdrop of peer pressure and media influence.

ISBN: 9781936872022 

Now available in Hardback and EBook

Debt Dangers

(7-12 years; "Marvels of Money ... for kids" series)

Borrowing money is advertised as “easy”.  So, why not do it?

The truth is, taking out loans can create big problems for kids.  Debt Dangers tells a great story about Chelsea and Jack saving money, living within their means, and learning to avoid debt.

ISBN: 9781936872039

Now available in Hardback and EBook

Giving Greatness

(7-12 years; "Marvels of Money ... for kids" series)

There is great need all around us. How can a kid help? How much should they give?

In this touching and very timely story, Giving Greatness shows multiples ways that kids and their families can help those in need, as the story follows Chelsea and Jack in scenarios kids are sure to recognize.

ISBN: 9781936872046

Now available in Hardback and EBook

Terrific Tools for money

(7-12 years; "Marvels of Money ... for kids" series)

Which tools should kids use to manage money? Who should they share personal and financial information with?

Chelsea and Jack’s adventures show them the many financial tools that are available and how they are used in different settings.  They also learn about privacy and security of information, through an interesting and natural encounters.

ISBN: 9781936872053

Now available in Hardback and EBook

Marvels Of Money for kids

(7-12 years)

This book combines 5 standalone color titles (as above)  into a single B&W book at a substantially reduced price.  As above, each story poses a challenge or a goal, a series of experiences, with a clear conclusion and lessons learned.  Also, each story includes essential financial words, which are highlighted throughout the stories and then defined in a glossary along with summary concepts following each story.  

Younger readers may skim the concepts in a picture book manner. More advanced young readers will find each story's 2,500 words great for reading, mathematics, social sciences and financial literacy!

ISBN 978-1936872077    200 pages, fully illustrated

Why is there money?

(5-8 years)

For younger readers, a poetic journey through time, providing the history and reasoning for money, the causes for success and messaging around values and money.  Compresses many of the concepts in the deeper 5-book "Marvels of Money...for kids series" into a single lighter book.  Includes fun facts and images about the history of currency at the back of the book.  Beautifully illustrated by English gouache artist Angie Schofield.

ISBN: 9781936872008

What's next?

We are hard at work developing supporting tools and concepts in the www.MarvelsOfMoney.org website.  Learning about money requires more than books.  Parents, teachers, volunteers, life experiences and on-line media can work together to accomplish so much!