Earn It!

A Moneybunny Book

by Cinders McLeod

In this delightful introduction to the simple concept of earning money, an exuberant little bunny learns that fame and fortune must be earned.
 
Bun wants to be rich and famous. She loves to sing and knows she’s meant for a career on stage. It should all be pretty easy—her mom can just drive her to the concert hall to perform! But her mom reminds her that most good things, like the garden they are growing, take time and work. At first, Bun isn’t terribly excited by the idea of singing lessons and practice, but as she does the math and daydreams about her future singing career, the more she starts to like the idea of earning her way to stardom—a feeling just as good as being rich and famous!

Genres: Picture Books, Money, Childrens, Mathematics, Family, Fiction, Rabbits

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2017

Reviews

[Nafise Beheshti · Rating 4 out of 5]

خوشم اومد. خود انتشارات مهرسا رده سنی رو +۵ زده. ولی به نظرم برای ۴ ساله‌ها هم تا حدودی قابل فهمه.

[KC · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked this book's concept of making money, doing math, and hard work but what I didn't like was the parents encouraging the rich and famous idea.

[Aiza Idris (biblio_mom) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Suitable for young children to learn basic things about money. My son loves it and the illustrations are so cute!

[Jill · Rating 2 out of 5]

I did not like this book.

First, and this may be unpopular, but I dislike the premise of doing regular chores for money. I was raised that you should do your chores because you are a member of the house and are responsible to contribute to the upkeep and operation of the household.

Second, I didn't like the stated goal of aiming to be a "famous singer." Having read Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?: When Celebrity Culture and Science Clash, where they discuss how "fame" has become a goal in and of itself, as opposed to a desire to excel at something or a general enjoyment of doing a particular thing, I found it really creepy in this book for the child protagonist to be so set not on being a good singer but a famous singer.

I guess the mother sort of addresses that in saying you have to take classes, practice, get better, etc. But still, I was a little creeped out by the whole thing.

[Deb · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really like how this teaches how to earn and learn step by step. It would help children to avoid that ever pervasive sense of entitlement. It's good to be realistic about dreams. Most people have to work hard to achieve success. This book shows that concept.

[معصومه توکلی]

عنوان ترجمهٔ فارسی: به دستش بیار!

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute book about persisting to reach goals. Along the way Bun earns money to buy lessons she needs to reach her dream.

[Barbra · Rating 3 out of 5]

This colourful book about earning your carrots (money) and feeling good about yourself is a great way to explain to young readers the value of money and working hard.

[Tamara Macpherson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I purchased another book in this series - Spend it! - to mail to a nephew. My 15 year-old son and his friends spotted it on our kitchen counter and were drawn in by the illustrations, so I mocked a “story time” while they cleared out my kitchen cabinets. They loved this book! The conversation that ensued included sharing that four tops can be purchased at Value Village for the price of one at Garage (in the mall) and that one could buy 2,500 cans of Peace Tea during school lunch break at the local Safeway for what my son paid for his bike. I know for certain they all stopped to think and it prompted a great convo. I have a book geared to teens and finances that by boys haven’t cracked open once. Funny that the bunny managed to slip past the dignity-door-bouncer and packed a punch with some spendthrift teens. Since I have ordered Earn it! and Save it! They are all winners with the teens. I love that the books present concepts that the teens can run with it on their own accord.

[Becky B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bun wants to be a famous singer when she grows up. She asks her mom how to get famous, but she's a little disheartened. Working to earn and then paying for music lessons seems like a lot. Will it be worth it?

Instead of necessarily talking about how much she earns and how much music lessons cost, this book talks in the end about intangibles. How working hard to earn something, like a spot on a stage or a song produced with your name on it that others listen to, has extra value because of the work and money you put into it. Working hard and investing in something down the road is not a concept that kids in the age of reality TV singing shows and insta-fame readily understand, but is definitely something they need to learn. An important resource for today's kids.

[Connie T. · Rating 2 out of 5]

In my opinion, this book falls short of Spend It! by the same author. Here our young friend doesn't have enough carrots (currency) to buy the desired items. Mother explains that to get more money, one needs to earn it. While this is an important concept for children to learn, I'm not pleased with the way it's presented here. Bunny thinks that whatever they do, they'll be successful and earn money. (I forget the details; I read this book a while ago. Perhaps they wanted to be a singer.) What bothers me is there is no discussion of skill or talent. I understand that this is a simple picture book and we don't want to crush children's dreams. However we shouldn't foster false illusions either.

[Haniva Zahra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Saya merasa begitu bersyukur bisa bertemu dengan seri ini. Buku-buku dalam seri ini pada dasarnya mengajarkan anak tentang pengelolaan keuangan dengan cerita yang sederhana, tetapi relevan. Saya kira seri ini lengkap, karena membahas mulai dari bagaimana menghasilkan uang, menabung, berbelanja, dan juga berbagi. Buku ini yang menurut saya paling unik sudut pandang cara menyampaikannya. Earn it. Saya jadi belajar sebuah sudut pandang baru. Dari buku ini, saya kira anak juga bisa belajar bagaimana kita mengusahakan sesuatu. Buku ini juga menjelaskan dengan begitu membuat haru bahwa proses adalah segalanya.

[Arminzerella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bun is a young rabbit who wants to grow up to be a rich and famous singer. She and her mom go back and forth discussing how she can eventually achieve her dreams - starting with the chores she can do to earn money (carrots), opportunities to practice singing, and progressing on to selling songs/albums that might not make her rich or famous, but will give her a sense of satisfaction knowing that she earned her success. Bun is cute and full of enthusiasm (and questions!) and kids will totally relate to her wanting to be rich and famous (and quick!). Some sneaky math included!

[Sherrill Calder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grandmothers everywhere will love this book. It teaches children the values we learned as youngsters and taught our children. "Earn It!" let us take those perhaps old-fashioned but always important values to the next generation. Snuggle up with your grandchildren and enjoy some quiet moments of sharing. You will love the time together and the timeless message. The illustrations are guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone's face and add to the enjoyment. Win win all round.

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bun wants to be rich and famous and learns how she can work hard by trying again and again at singing. There's a little bit of math, but I was hoping for more about American denominations or specific examples of how to earn it rather than just the one. Because it doesn't go into too much detail, it could be used for a preschool storytime. The font size shows Bun's excitement very nicely to help readers emphasize certain words.

[Katarina Penfold · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Carrots, are money is BunnyLand🥕"

Simple conversation starter to help guide the conversation about earning money. My son and I are working through learning to talk about money together at an age appropriate level.

I enjoy the clear pictures that show the steps of earning money and how much does each task makes. Showing the characters asking questions to keep the topic open and flowing. To help show my son, it's not always a right now kind of situation. Sometimes, it takes a bit of time.

[Melanie Hetrick · Rating 2 out of 5]

Bun is a bunny who loves to sing and wants to be rich and famous. Her mother encourages her to keep up with her chores and do a few extra to help her earn carrots (bunny currency).

This title seems didactic. Not recommended for storytime.

[Kellyanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great concept, shaky execution. The "become rich and famous" aspiration is...definitely not the only occupation they could have or should have gone with (and I say this as someone that sings as part of my job).

[Meg · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really like the Money Bunny books, though this one is probably my least favorite. Bun is a little obsessed with becoming rich and famous in this one, though that will likely resonate with some kids.

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bun bunny loves to sing and wants to be rich and famous. Her mother teaches her that she has to earn and save money in order to pursue that dream. This is a simply told lesson that won't seem like a lesson to young readers, but will be learned. Cute illustrations.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

“You know, Bun, bunnies don’t just get famous overnight.”

Bun has big dreams to be a rich and famous singer, but how will Bun accomplish this? Bun’s mother helps her to understand that through hard work, practice, and saving money, when she finally arrives she will know she has earned it.

[Buku Arutala · Rating 5 out of 5]

Children usually want something instan. They still don't know the process is something important than the result. So this book is good to teach them that you have to work and keep trying to get something you want.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

A basic economics book that teaches kids: you have to spend money to make money, getting rich and famous requires hard work and isn't guaranteed (risk), and the value of hard work is knowing that YOU EARNED the intrinsic and extrinsic rewards. Wonderful messages and cute bunny- what's not to love?

[Breanna Abbott · Rating 4 out of 5]

We used for our Botany unit. It was a good book to bring in other subjects while on “theme”. It is a solid book that reinforces “earning” through work. Themes of very basic multiplication. Great for kindergarten-first. My 3rd grader was easily able to read it out loud to the family.

[Zahra tavakoli · Rating 3 out of 5]

جلد دیگری از مجموعه سواد مالی برای کودکان.
داستان خرگوش کوچولویی که می‌خواهد پولدار شود و دربارهٔ اینکه چطور به هدفش برسد برنامه‌ریزی می‌کند. به نظرم برای بالای ۵ سال مناسب است.
انتشارات مهرسا همین کتاب را با عنوان به دستش بیاور با ترجمه مریم عظیمی منتشر کرده است.
عنوان فارسی: پول به دست بیاور

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun, simple introduction to the concept of earning money.

[Colleen Maguire · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delightful little book with wonderful illustrations. Teaches the value of money and fosters a desire to earn for what you want. Much needed in a hand out desiring society.

[Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Young readers will learn the value of a dollar along with Bun. Cartoon illustrations include some math functions/charts.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

goals, working, hard, money ,success #owning

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

If only money were carrots. Ha! This is very cute book about teaching kids to save their money if they want to do something. If you don't earn it, it doesn't mean as much.