Lucky the Golden Goose [Hardcover]

John Wrenn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 15, 1999 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Lucky the Golden Goose is a children's book about savings and the power of compound interest.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

John Wrenn is an investment advisor for the Wrenn/Ferguson group of US Bank/Piper Jaffray. He has grown up in the investment world. His other love is writing and illustrating. He has put these two talents together to create this book. His other hobbies include surfing, snowboarding, golf, watching the Portland Trailblazers, and spending time with his 5 year old son, Soren. John resides in Portland, Oregon.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Red Truck Pub Inc (November 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967411203
• ISBN-13: 978-0967411200
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 6.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,021,517 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes learning fun!, January 24, 2000

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gretchen w. tenbrook (New London, New Hampshire) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lucky the Golden Goose (Hardcover)

John Wrenn integrates his knowledge of investment, his artistic gifts, and his love for children in this creative book that is certain to make learning fun. The story-line is a fun and memorable one that emphasizes the importance of saving and preparing for the future, a theme often ignored in our "instant gratification" society. The illustrations are stimulating and complement the story well. The book also serves as an important reminder to adults of the need to live financially responsible lives, that good examples would be set for future generations. Very highly recommended!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended! Colorful, entertaining, educational., November 30, 1999

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D. DeCicco (U.S.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lucky the Golden Goose (Hardcover)

If you're looking for an entertaining book that will hold a small child's interest while teaching valuable lessons, this is the book!

Colorful, entertaining, and a wonderful lesson for young children. I wish I had owned this book when my child was younger. The illustrations are delightful, colorful, and should hold the interest of the youngest readers.

What I especially appreciated was the simple lesson about the value of saving and investing in a story line that young children will relate to. And the choice of Lucky for the goose's name is a lesson in itself.

I highly recommend this book for ages 0 - 8. It's colorful enough to read to the youngest child and entertaining enough to appeal to young readers. The lesson is one that can benefit a child (or adult!) for a lifetime.

This book is an excellent investment in a child's future.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lucky Kids... if they read Luck the Golden Goose, February 1, 2002

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Karen Grant (Portland, Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lucky the Golden Goose (Hardcover)

Just look at the cover and it makes you want to pick it up! The book is beautifully illustrated and alive with color.

John created a great story for us to read to kids. The book is fun and entertaining but sends a valuable message to kids about saving for the future. Don't we all wish we were given this message at a younger age.

Kids will love it, as well as you!