Big Money: What It Is, How We Use It, and Why Our Choices Matter

by Rebecca Donnelly

In this basic introduction to money, readers learn about various economic models throughout history with compelling illustrations and probing questions that explore the real world circumstances surrounding spending, selling, and saving.

Big Money aims to explain economic principles in a way that combines the weird and the meaningful, like Planet Money for kids. Organized in seven chapters, each posing a general question and answering it through real-world examples, this book explores the consequences of our everyday economic choices by connecting the dots between young consumers and the larger economic and social systems around them.

Genres: Childrens

176 pages, Hardcover

Published October 31, 2023

Reviews

[Holly (The GrimDragon) · Rating 5 out of 5]

"When we think in stereotypes, we put the responsibility on individuals and ignore all the ways in which our society makes it hard for some people to get by and easy for others."

[Bree Sotirovich · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much good information that unfortunately is not being taught to children. It is separated into sections that break down into spending, earning, value, and making choices. The language and examples are geared towards children to keep it simple so they continue reading something that is typically a dry boring topic. I purchased this book for my library in hopes that children can get basic financial education.

[Elley Shin · Rating 4 out of 5]

i think its a good book about money that gives useful tips to kids. i do believe its a bit broad, however, and would like it to see it a bit more comprehensive

[Alexis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book, no notes!

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really good introductory book about money geared towards tweens. I definitely want my kids to read it.