Neale S. Godfrey's Ultimate Kids' Money Book (Paperback)

by Neale S. Godfrey (Author), Randy Verougstraete (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review
A cheerful approach to all things financial plus playful photo collages and colorful drawings make up this fact-filled compendium of everything kids could possibly need to know about money--and more. Neale S. Godfrey, a nationally recognized expert on kids and money, and illustrator Randy Verougstraete tell the story of money--from bartering to investing--with animated appeal. Each subject receives careful and lively attention: the history of money; earning, saving, and spending money; banking facts and bank account information; credit card explanations and warnings ("It's In-credit-ible!"); information about America's economic structure and the government's economic role; taxes; the laws of supply and demand; inflation and depression; and stocks and bonds. Fun financial trivia is interspersed throughout, and word problems and matching games complete each of the nine chapters.

Godfrey does a fine job of covering complicated concepts, successfully tying her explanations with kids' everyday experiences (for example, creating a business plan for a dog-walking service). Kids will enjoy learning about finances with this easy-to-digest format, and grown-ups may be surprised to learn a thing or two as well. This book is about as far from dull gray, boring, banking as it gets. (Ages 8 to 12) --Ericka Lutz --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Publishers Weekly
Budding investors will find tips aplenty in this straightforward presentation, which explains everything from ATMs to bull and bear markets. User-friendly design features include "Penny for your thoughts" and "Word bank" sidebars. Ages 8-12. (July)
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin (July 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689814895
• ISBN-13: 978-0689814891
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #186,775 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book about money for ages 7 to 107., July 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Neale S Godfreys Ultimate Kids Money Book (Hardcover)

A great book about money. A must if you are interested in stocks, bonds, credit, ATMs, mutual funds, the history of money or money in general. For ages 7-107, making it great for school, while humorous cartoons make it fun to read. Ideas for thought, and projects for the family. Crisp, clear writing makes it easy to understand, whle Word Banks is mini glossary. Makes a great gift!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very educational!, February 22, 2001

By	D.McConnell "lville2142" (Newnan Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Neale S Godfreys Ultimate Kids Money Book (Hardcover)

The colorful pictures and easy to read diagrams make this a captivating book. Godfrey covers it all - from the history of money, government and taxes, credit and it's pitfalls to investing. Because the pictures tell so much of the story even young children will gain insights about money. This book should be a must read for all middle school students; it's a comprehensive lesson in civics that answers the questions "What are taxes?" and "How are your taxes spent?" in a way children can relate to.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book on money for children, December 8, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Neale S Godfreys Ultimate Kids Money Book (Hardcover)

(...)This book is just full of ideas, concepts, drawings, etc. all presented in a simple, colourful manner. This book would make a great gift for a child, to help them understand money concepts. The author has written some other great books on money and children, for adults to read.