A Smart Girl's Guide to Money: How to Make It, Save It, And Spend It (American Girl) (American Girl Library) [Paperback]

Nancy Holyoke (Author), Ali Douglass (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5 Up Presented in a colorful and fun format, this book is attractive and practical. Examples used are timely and age appropriate. Quizzes throughout reinforce the concepts presented and will help readers question current spending habits. The 101 money-making ideas are practical and doable and range from completing chores to using individual talents and skills to start a business. Some of the ideas suggested could be used for fund-raising activities. Customer satisfaction, writing contracts, and sharing responsibilities are clearly discussed and will help prevent future problems. This book will be an excellent tool to promote the concept of saving money and having it work for you. A Web site is provided for printable items and business cards. A first purchase. Kathleen A. Nester, Downingtown High Ninth Grade Center, PA
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From Booklist

Gr. 4-7. This new offering in American Girl's A Smart Girl's Guide series offers advice on earning, saving, and spending money. Holyoke addresses topics such as feelings about money, launching a business, becoming a smart shopper, and investing. Most subjects are tackled on a generously illustrated double-page spread, which may incorporate tips, quotes, and a quiz intended to help kids discover their attitudes about money. The text is upbeat and informal, but although the information is appropriate to middle-school readers of both genders, the emphasis on clothing and makeup and the absence of boys in the illustrations are likely to deter male browsers. Appended with a list of 101 moneymaking tips, this book is an engaging introduction to personal economics. Libraries wanting to capture a wider audience may prefer Jeanne Kiefer's Jobs for Kids (2003) or Andrew Clements' fictional Lunch Money (2005). Kay Weisman
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 95 pages
• Publisher: Pleasant Company Publications (February 21, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593691033
• ISBN-13: 978-1593691035
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 5.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #29,230 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

  #14 in	Books > Business & Investing > Women & Business
  #4 in	Books > Children's Books > Reference & Nonfiction > Business & Money
  #9 in	Books > Business & Investing > Personal Finance > Money Management for Women

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely educational, extremely fun!, August 6, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: A Smart Girl's Guide to Money: How to Make It, Save It, And Spend It (American Girl) (American Girl Library) (Paperback)

"A Smart Girl's Guide To Money" is an inspiring book and really teaches girls- or any person- to save money. It also explains about bank accounts, interest, and other important things needed for life. Everyone should read this educational, wise, and fascinating guide.

It also introduces girls to having a job, keeping track of money, and just plain being responsible. That, I think, is a wonderful thing to promote. I loved "A Smart Girl's Guide To Money" the first time I looked into it. Every girl should read it; it's really a remarkable book!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Succint Introduction is a Benefit to Kids and Parents, November 29, 2007

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This review is from: A Smart Girl's Guide to Money: How to Make It, Save It, And Spend It (American Girl) (American Girl Library) (Paperback)

The first thing my daughter, age 11, read was the 101 moneymaking ideas and unfortunately, she was "smart" enough to point out that it really wasn't 101 unique ideas. For example: Decorate tins for Valentines day (#98) is similar to #99, #100 and #101 which are to decorate tins for other special days. Nevertheless, I pointed out that one idea can have different uses... She seemed satisfied with that answer and quickly moved on to "How to get a raise" in the allowance section.

I was impressed at the succinct ways in which ideas are addressed. The book includes:
~ many different emotions associated with money (including friendships and partnerships),
~ how everyone's personality is different (creating a different spending style)
~ values of money (good or bad purchases and needs or wants)
~ budgeting (including plastic money, use of checks with ledger entry, and types of investments)
~ a few quizzes such as one to figure out what type of work is best for you

Don't expect a lot of heavy discussion and explanations. As I said, the text is succinct, even to the point where you may need to add some parent explanations. Parent involvement is a good thing though, because the sooner you discuss finances with your child, the better off he or she will be.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every girl should have this book!, October 1, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: A Smart Girl's Guide to Money: How to Make It, Save It, And Spend It (American Girl) (American Girl Library) (Paperback)

This book was awesome! It talked about saving, spending wisely, credit cards, starting a business and much more! I got this book and it helped me so much! I also use it as a reference book. I think every girl should have it. Go American Girl!