About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is fixated on a 'must-have' toy and needs help understanding that some things require time and effort to obtain. It is an ideal tool for moving past the 'I want it now' phase and introducing the basic building blocks of financial literacy and delayed gratification. Pete the Cat provides a cool, non-judgmental model for how to set a goal and work toward it with a positive attitude. Through simple tasks like shoveling snow and running a lemonade stand, Pete demonstrates the value of hard work and the satisfaction of watching savings grow. The story validates the excitement of wanting something new while teaching the patience required to earn it. This Level 1 reader is perfect for children aged 4 to 8 who are beginning to navigate the responsibilities of being a 'big kid' and managing their first bits of pocket money.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. This is a secular, straightforward story focused on economic concepts and perseverance.
Ideal Reader
A preschooler or kindergartner who has just started asking for every toy they see in a commercial, or a first-grader who is learning about counting money and needs a relatable example of why math matters in the real world.
