Money! Money! Money!

Today is my brother Michael's birthday. I thought in his honor I would suggest some good books for kids about money. Michael is the type of person who always has the finance channel on and is a big fan of Jim Cramer of Mad Money on CNBC. So this is for you Michael!

The Everything Kids' Money Book 2nd Ed: Earn it, Save it, & Watch it Grow by Brette McWhorter Sember, J.D.

If you have been paying attention, I love this series. This particular title is great for older kids to really learn about money and how to be responsible with it.

Money Madness by David A. Adler

This is a great book to explain money to a younger audience. David A. Adler is such a wonderful author who really gets how to talk to kids about anything.

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These are just two books that I like and would recommend, but there are so many more. It is never too early to teach our children the value of a dollar~

My brother Michael also taught me that if you have money you should be generous and help others when you can....he is the most generous guy I know!

Friday Fun Book: Alexander & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst, Illus by Ray Cruz

In honor of today being my nephew Alex's birthday I thought I would recommend one of my favorite books:

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst, illus by Ray Cruz is one of the funniest books I had ever read. This book always made me feel better when I have a bad day. Alexander is such a good character, we can have such empathy for a child who just can't seem to cut a break.

When I was in the stores I loved to read this at story time because everyone could relate to poor Alexander's dilemma's. This is one of those books that parents loved because they too could get into the story.

Judith Viorst went on to write other Alexander books like: Alexander Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday (another fun relatable read aloud) and Alexander, Who is Not {Do You Hear Me? I mean it!} Going to Move (which is great to give to kids who are moving).

These are great books to add to a child's library and are meant to be read again and again ~even if you don't know an "Alexander" like I do!

Happy Birthday Alex!!!