I Am Money - by Julia Cook & Garrett Gunderson

About the Book

"I am MONEY. You work hard to earn me, and if you're careful and smart about it, I can end up working for you! Introduce kids to the basics of money with this easy-to-understand picture book! Readers will learn about how to earn and save money, how to spend money wisely, and even how to use money to invest in themself. But the most important lesson of all? The best part of money is sharing it! The simple text also helps explain the different forms money can take, like cash, cards, and even crypto. Backmatter with additional money tips make this fun book a great teaching tool for curious kids!"--

Book Synopsis

Encourage financial literacy in kids of all ages with this fun and engaging picture book from bestselling children's author Julia Cook and financial expert Garrett Gunderson!

Who better to teach kids about money than MONEY himself? As readers follow along in this delightful, easy-to-understand picture book, they'll learn:

• how to earn money
• how to save money
• how to spend money (wisely)
• and the most important thing: how to give it away to help others!

Kids will also be introduced to the different forms money can take like cash, cards, and even crypto! Additional fun facts and money tips in the back, make this book a great classroom resource, teaching tool for curious kids, or first finance book for aspiring entrepreneurs!

Review Quotes

"Refreshing...the basic economic lessons blend seamlessly with the social-emotional aspects. This offering makes a great read-aloud and should start some interesting discussion." -- Booklist

"A wonderful financial literacy picture book for the kindergarten to third grade level (a rare accomplishment). The messages [are] delivered with the right balance of simplicity and detail for youngsters and coupled with entertaining illustrations that invite playful but thoughtful discussions between parent and child. " -- FamZoo

"An educational and uplifting foundation in financial mindsets and rules of thumb." -- Kirkus Reviews

"A great introduction to the world of money... kids will love the appealing illustrations." -- Youth Services Book Review