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VaughanPL: 10 Financial Literacy Books for Children

Here is a selection of books to help children learn about financial literacy.

Vaughan Public Libraries

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  • This is one of the titles in the Moneybunny Books series by Canadian author Cinders McLeod. Bun wants a singing career and realizes that fame and fortune need to be earned.
    BookNew York, NY : Nancy Paulsen Books, [2017] — JP McLeo
  • A simple introduction to savings for young children. A little bunny learns about the power of saving our money.
    BookNew York : Nancy Paulsen Books, [2019] — JP McLeo
  • Lily wants a new raincoat and bike among other things. While driving around town with her dad she learns about the differences between needs and wants.
    BookMinneapolis : Millbrook Press, [2014] — J 332.024 Bul
  • This beginning reader title has Splat the Cat opening up a lemonade stand so that he can make enough money to buy a ticket to a water park.
    BookNew York, NY : Harper, [2019] — JE Drisc
  • Help to develop your child's financial skills in managing money and understanding savings, spending and budgeting.
    BookNew York : DK Publishing, 2024. — J 332.4 Str
  • Money Matters

    a Guide to Saving, Spending, and Everything in Between

    Von Tobel, Alexa,
    For grades 4-7. This title is part of the Growing Up Powerful Series from Rebel Girls.
    BookLarkspur : Rebel Girls, [2024] — J 332.02400835 Von
  • This is one title in a series by Heather C. Hudak that helps young Canadians learn about financial literacy, set goals and develop good money habits.
    BookCollingwood, ON : Beech Street Books, [2022] — J 332.024 Hud
  • Lister and Lester are twins and Liam is the younger brother who is left out of the lemonade business stand. He learns what not to do and takes a stand with his own business idea. Liam saves his money and and launches his own business…
    BookToronto : Owlkids Books, [2017] — JP Wilso
  • The French version of Liam Takes a stand. This time our main character is Leo and his twin brothers are Matthew and Theo.
    BookToronto : Éditions Scholastic, 2017. — JP French Wilso
  • Follow Your Money

    Who Gets It, Who Spends It, Where Does It Go?

    Sylvester, Kevin,
    Canadian author Kevin Sylvester has created a humorous and educational book for children that traces the path of money and helps children to understand what happens to money after we hand it to a cashier.
    BookToronto : Annick Press, [2013] — J 330 Syl