Money Smarts with Penny & Buck

Join Penny and Buck on their first adventure into the exciting world of money! This beautifully illustrated children's book introduces young readers ages 5-10 to essential financial concepts through engaging stories and colorful characters that make learning about money fun and accessible. Money Smarts with Penny and Buck teaches children about earning, saving, spending wisely, and distinguishing between needs and wants. Through relatable scenarios, kids follow Penny and Buck as they navigate everyday money decisions, learn the value of saving for goals, and discover how to make smart choices with their allowance and earnings. This comprehensive 95-page book sparks meaningful conversations between children and adults about money management. Each chapter builds upon the previous one, creating a solid foundation of financial knowledge that will serve children throughout their lives. Key features include age-appropriate explanations of earning, saving, and spending; colorful illustrations that bring financial concepts to life; real-world scenarios children can relate to; discussion prompts for family conversations; activities that reinforce learning; and emphasis on thoughtful financial decisions. Written by certified financial planner Nina Milligan, CFP®, and finance professor Michael Milligan, this book combines professional financial expertise with educational best practices. The authors understand that financial literacy is a critical life skill beginning in childhood, and they've created a resource that makes this education accessible, engaging, and fun. Money Smarts with Penny and Buck is the first book in the Princess of Finance series, designed to build financial confidence in the next generation. Whether used in classrooms, at home, or in homeschool settings, this book provides the tools children need to develop a healthy relationship with money from an early age. A comprehensive Parent/Teachers Guide with enhanced glossaries, lesson plans, and discussion questions is available separately to help adults confidently guide children through these important concepts.