THE CAT IN the Hat puts to rest any notion that money grows on trees in this super simple look at numismatics, the study of money and its history. Beginning with the ancient practice of bartering, the Cat explains various forms of money used in different cultures, from shells, feathers, leather, and jade to metal ingots to coins (including the smallest—the BB-like Indian fanam—and the largest—the 8-foot-wide, ship-sinking limestone ones from the Islands of Yap!), to the current king of currency, paper. Also included is a look at banking, from the use of temples as the first banks to the concept of gaining or paying interest, and a step-by-step guide to minting coins. A fascinating introduction is bound to change young reader’s appreciation for change!
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Bonnie Worth is the author of countless books for young readers. She lives in Middletown, New York.
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27 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By Mom
Format:Hardcover
We love this whole series -- informative yet interesting to read over and over. This book, however, has one important flaw that I hope the author/publisher will correct. The US Mint does not (nor has it ever) made coins by melting the metal and pouring it into a mold as described (enumerated in step by step fashion in fact) in this book. Coin images are stamped onto blanks using a die press. I cannot knowingly give my child a book to read that contains incorrect information.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By E
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
We have many books from this series, and we love them, so I was excited to read one about money. But, it was just okay. I have noticed that I like the books by Tish Rabe better than by this author. I was hoping that this book would talk more about our current currency, but it was more about the history of money across the world.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By aaronlws
Format:Hardcover
I love many / most Dr. Suess books. One Fish, two fish in particular. This book does to even come close to any of those books. It feels like it is trying too hard, it doesn't rhyme in any places, it belabors parts of history that feel out of place in the overall story / flow of the book.
Cannot recommend it at all when there's are so many better options.
Cannot recommend it at all when there's are so many better options.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Susan Casper
Format:Hardcover
It is a fun way to teach money to my students. We talked about each page and what they saw on the page.
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Delivered in less than a week regular mail..Liked the option to order used book at a lesser price. Easy to read by child. Liked the way the book compared how money started and came to be what we use today.
By Abijah
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
My 3 year old son loves to read. He loves books. He calls this his "cat" book. What more can I say, the book was like new and it still is in great shape. This is still part of our reading selection.
By P. Law
Format:Hardcover
A fun way to introduce the concept and origin of money to little and big kids. A good buy. ....,
Format:Hardcover
This is great if you want to perpetuate falsehoods to your children about money in a rhyming format. Simply stating that money arrived because people used to have to barter and they needed a medium of exchange in order to do so is a myth. In "Debt: The First 5000 Years" by anthropologist David Graeber he clearly establishes that debt precedes money and that there is not a shred of historical evidence that can support money coming about because farmer a not being interested enough in farmer b's wares to trade with him. Stick with a real Suess book and if you want to teach kids about money try learning about it yourself first, as it's something very few have any scientific understanding of.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
This book is terrible
This book is an insult to Dr. Seuss. It's terrible. It's not fun at all, rhyming is awful and the facts are way, way too dense for young kids. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Real Name
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a great teaching tool for children of all ages!
This is a great book for young children to teach them about money and the concept of money. Highly recommended to read and discuss with your own children, or to use as a teaching... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Aimee Elizabeth
5.0 out of 5 stars
Son loves these books!
My son is a huge fan of this series from Dr. Suess... he loves these books! He has every one of them memorized and just loves reading them over and over.
Published 18 months ago by candasmom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Can't go wrong with Dr. Seuss
This is a fun way to teach about money. I even learned a few things. My 6 year old loves it!!
Published on June 17, 2011 by Sheryl A. Thuline
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely love this book
This is a wonderful book for teaching children about money. I will be ordering more for all my relatives soon. :)
Published on June 14, 2011 by Alicia A. Harwood
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not our favorite
My 5 year old son LOVES the Cat in the Hat Learning Library books. He has learned a ton from them, and in traditional Dr. Read more
Published on May 24, 2011 by lovemybulldog
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!
This is a great rhyming book and goes with the Dr. Seuss Learning Library series.
Published on December 23, 2009 by Melena Urbanowski
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