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Picture Books About Financial Hardship

Picture books about economic difficulty treat the subject with gentleness and honesty. These 9 books show families making do, finding richness in what they have, and treating each other with dignity.

9 books

Cover of The Home I Leave Behind

The Home I Leave Behind

Irina Sobrino Palet

For the child grappling with the news of global conflict or families navigating the difficult journey of starting over i

Cover of Last Stop on Market Street

Last Stop on Market Street

Matt de la Peña

A Sunday bus ride becomes a lesson in perspective as CJ's grandmother helps him find the vibrant color and beauty in the

Cover of The Year We Learned to Fly

The Day You Begin #2

The Year We Learned to Fly

Jacqueline Woodson

For children facing moments of boredom, restriction, or struggle, this lyrical tale reveals how the power of your mind c

Cover of The Treasure of Topo-el-Bampo

The Treasure of Topo-el-Bampo

Scott O'Dell

Two small burros are sold to a harsh silver mine, but they never forget their home and eventually undertake a brave miss

Ages 6–10

Cover of Joseph Had a Little Overcoat

Joseph Had a Little Overcoat

Watch a tattered old overcoat transform again and again as Joseph cleverly recycles the fabric into a jacket, a vest, an

Cover of Tar Beach

For the child who needs to feel that their dreams can carry them above any hardship, this story celebrates the power of

Cover of Hansel and Gretel

Hansel and Gretel

Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm

For children facing big fears or family changes, this dark retelling explores the bravery needed when the world feels un

Cover of Puss in Boots

Charles Perrault

A clever cat in boots uses nothing but his wits to transform his poor master into a wealthy nobleman fit for a princess.

Cover of The Gardener

For children facing a difficult family transition or move, this gentle story shows how patience, creativity, and a littl

More Formats for Financial Hardship

Chapter Books(801)Young Adult(192)Middle Grade(66)Graphic Novels(34)Early Readers(7)Poetry(7)

Financial Hardship by Age Group

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