Orson's Lessons in Wealth: A story of financial education for children

by Karl Woodhouse, Yoga D C Ariesta (Illustrator)

In Orson’s Lessons in Wealth your child will discover the keys to an abundant future.
Orson is a poor boy who works hard day after day. A chance encounter with the richest man in town leads to a day where he is given the opportunity to learn the secrets of the wealthy. He is introduced to a host of the most successful people in town who, through song, dance, eggs, cabbages and lots of fun, teach him the important lessons that will help him escape his life of poverty.
Can Orson unlock to key to building riches? Will his dreams of plenty become a reality?
Most schools don’t teach children how to create wealth or prepare them for financial success. In this entertaining and beautifully illustrated story book, you children will learn the time-honoured principles of wealth building. Kids will love the tale, and grown-ups will love the lessons it teaches!
This delightful tale full of oddball characters, memorable songs and fantastic illustrations will have your child laughing all the way to the bank. Plus, your child will
Financial security comes from knowing how money works and what tools to use. This engaging story, packed with solid financial lessons, will introduce your kids to what it takes to build a bright financial future.
Pick up Orson’s Lesson in Wealth to unlock the secrets of abundance today!
Praise for Orson's Lessons in
"AMAZING! A very cleverly written book, both educational and really funny, a real easy read."
"Wow, amazing read, very child friendly however the business messages are all there. The cartoons are brilliant."

59 pages, Paperback

Published April 4, 2017

Reviews

[Ella May · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kids need all the help they can get to learn how to manage their finances properly, and their financial education cannot start too early. Orson found this out when he met Captain Harrison, who took him to meet various people to teach him about being smart with his money. The beginning of the story set the scene perfectly, and I ended up reading the whole first chapter when I opened it up to check it had downloaded properly. I hadn’t intended to read more than a few lines, but it drew me in with talk of “a galleon laden with exotic goods from far off lands.” The oddball characters Orson met were well-drawn and entertaining. The illustrations in the story were perfect. I wonder if the author will put the songs to music some time? My kids would love that!

[G.J. Griffiths · Rating 4 out of 5]

Orson’s Lessons in Wealth is a children’s book that has a curious statement in the front matter of the book that I assume was meant to be ironic. Most probably it is aimed at the adults who may read the book with their younger companion(s) for it advises them not use the contents in order to make a financial or investment decision! However, we also have to assume that the advice given to Orson about his “wealth” is sound advice - despite the curious statement.

The story is full of curious meetings between Orson and various characters, known to Captain Harrison, the other main character. The amusing moments are generally just that – amusing! – and the illustrations are simple and charming. I can see children of between the ages 8 and 11 joining in with the various songs and chuckling at the jokes and oddball people that Orson receives his financial advice from, though I am not so sure they will readily learn the lessons given. The author has to be commended for his efforts at attempting to teach the rather dry subject of finance to youngsters through this book. Without giving away too much of the plot I have to say that the experience of receiving information via cabbages batted through the air with a tennis racket is one that is surreal and weird enough to make any pupil remember it, whatever their age or experience! Maybe departments of education everywhere should start taking notes?

[Robby Charters · Rating 4 out of 5]

One usually doesn't find much amusement in a business/economics class, but the lessons that Orson learns about investment and financial management will have young readers laughing all the way to the bank. In fact, there aren't very many books on business targetted to the younger set at all. And the ones written for the older reader? Well, let's just say its not surprising that it's not a popular subject. Perhaps with a few more books like this, the future of business and economics will be in good hands! A must-read for your young ones. In face, make it prerequisite to getting next week's pocket money!

[Mark Daydy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Orson’s Lessons in Wealth is a fun, surreal but solidly based educational story aimed at helping children to understand personal finance. Captain Harrison is a wealthy man who has lived by sensible rules regarding generating income and investing it wisely. There are some funny moments involving eggs and cabbages, and the illustrations blend in very well. Whether children learn these lessons is open to debate, but more power to the author for saying you’re never too young to learn the basics.