About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their child first expresses interest in the contents of a piggy bank or starts asking questions about how money works during a trip to the store. This engaging guide uses music and rhyme to help young learners identify the specific physical features of a nickel and understand its relationship to other coins. Through the journey of four curious children, the book fosters a sense of pride and accomplishment in mastering a real-world skill. It is perfectly pitched for the five to eight age range, providing a confidence boost for kids who are transitioning into 'big kid' responsibilities like handling small change or learning basic addition. Parents will appreciate how the rhythmic text transforms a potentially dry math lesson into a collaborative and celebratory investigation.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. This is a strictly secular, educational concept book focused on financial literacy.
Ideal Reader
A first-grader who is starting to earn a small allowance or a child who loves catchy songs and wants to feel more grown-up by helping 'count' at the grocery store checkout.
Parent Prep
This book is best read with a physical nickel in hand so the child can feel the smooth edge and see the images described in the lyrics. It can be read cold, but having the 'artifact' makes it much more effective. A child asking, 'Why is this coin bigger than a dime but worth less?' or 'How many of these do I need for a gumball?'
