CAN I HAVE SOME MONEY (Vol. 2) Educating Children About Money [Paperback]

Candi Sparks (Author), William Graf (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2009

Little children like money. They also need to learn about money - what it is, where it comes from, and how it gets bigger. When they ask, "Can I have some money?" they are ready to learn! Here are a few words and ideas that can help children learn about money. When little children ask, "Can I have some money?" say "Yes!" and give them money lessons from this book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 26 pages
• Publisher: Sparks Fly (August 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 097894450X
• ISBN-13: 978-0978944506
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.2 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,635,028 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Candi Sparks created the "Can I Have Some Money?" book, workshop and entertainment series for children and the people that love them. The author has a financial background and the books simplify finance to a level that children can understand.

The author has been featured as a children's money expert by Parents.com, iVillage.com, Black Enterprise, The Atlanta Post and is a regular contributor to Wasabi Media Group and the Courier News Group and other online and print publications.


"Can I Have Some Money?" won the author an invitation to a meet the members of the U.S. President's Council For Financial Literacy and a meeting with former President William Clinton.


Most parents have a mental checklist of what skills children need, except in the area of money. "Can I Have Some Money?" helps raise financially savvy children.

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Kids love this book. Parents, too!, September 8, 2010

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James LaRoche - See all my reviews

This review is from: Can I Have Some Money? (Vol. 2) (Educating Children About Money) (Kindle Edition)

We read with the children. Nicole, 9 years-old, and Charlie who is 8, love reading alongside us with our Kindle.

We like to pick books that have practical value as well as a good story line and characters. The CAN I HAVE SOME MONEY? series is a hit with the kids. They like the tips the author presents on how to earn and save. They identify with the illustrations that look great both on the Kindle and in the Kindle for PC App. The children can use Kindle for PC when they want to read on their own and the Kindle is otherwise occupied.

Charlie likes Volume 2, Educating Children about Money! It has 17 short sections that give simple examples that are explained at his level. The sections cover such financial concepts as earning his own money, spending wisely vs. impulse buying, budgeting and goal setting.

Nicole likes Volume 3, Max Gets It! She thinks Maximillion is cute. She said, "He's a smart dude." Nicole takes pride in her school grades and likes the story sections about Max's class assignment to learn about money. Volume 3 has 25 sections. She feels they give even more ideas on how to be sucessful.

Both books are great value.

5.0 out of 5 stars Can I have some money? Vol 2, August 1, 2010

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Fitzroy A. Green "Money Tree" (North Woodmere, New York United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CAN I HAVE SOME MONEY (Vol. 2) Educating Children About Money (Paperback)

Awesome book, a must get for your children, nieces, nephews or any child's mind you want to impart the knowledge concerning the gift of money.

5.0 out of 5 stars It's About Time!, October 11, 2009

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Paula D. Hinton - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CAN I HAVE SOME MONEY (Vol. 2) Educating Children About Money (Paperback)

This is a great book, way overdue, and a terrific tool for parents and kids! The kids love it as a kid story, and the parents get a
clue about how to talk to the kids about money. I have grandchildren who need to know the value of things. Their parents don't always know how to address this, and easily get stressed out about what their kids want. It starts the conversation going in the right direction (money doesn't grow on trees! )