About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing that other families have 'more' or when they feel frustrated by financial limitations. Mountain Girl is tired of being poor and demands a family meeting to discuss their lack of money. What follows is a beautiful, logical re-evaluation of wealth as her parents 'calculate' the monetary value of seeing a sunset or breathing mountain air. This story helps children ages 5 to 10 shift their perspective from what they lack to the abundance found in nature and family time. It is a grounding choice for families navigating financial transitions or simply looking to cultivate a deeper sense of gratitude and environmental connection.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals directly with socioeconomic status and relative poverty. The approach is secular and highly realistic regarding the physical realities of their life (old clothes, simple food) while remaining deeply hopeful and philosophical in its resolution.
