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Ella Earns Her Own Money

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87 of 87 copies available
87 of 87 copies available
How should we handle our money? Ella really wants a soccer ball. But she doesn't have enough money to buy one. So she decides to earn her own money. Ella cleans the car for her mom, gives the neighbor's dog a bath, and sells bracelets to her friends to earn cash. Will she have enough money to buy the ball in the end? Read this book to find out! These simple, engaging stories present basic financial literacy concepts, such as saving, spending, borrowing, and comparison shopping to build a foundation for a lifetime of money smarts. Free downloadable series teaching guide available.
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    • School Library Journal

      November 1, 2013

      K-Gr 2-This series teaches money basics by putting diverse characters into familiar financial situations. For example, in Ella, Ella wants to earn money to purchase a $20 soccer ball. Her mom gives her $2 for allowance, of which she saves 75 cents, shares 25 cents, and puts $1 in her spend jar. Ella then does extra chores, helps neighbors, sells an old game, and finally gets the last amount from grandma after helping her clean the garage. The way the kids earn money, sell items, and interact with parents and other adults is realistic and encouraging. Some of the financials are simplified: there is never any tax to consider, and when selling candy for a camping trip, the cost of the product is not discussed-the entire sale is treated as profit. The illustrations are bold and bright and support the texts. The books all end with an appealing activity. Overall, this series would be valuable at home and at school to prompt discussions about money management.

      Copyright 2013 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • The Horn Book

      January 1, 2014
      This series features stories in which kids and their families learn about earning and saving money, buying and selling, and other personal finance issues. Although some of the math can get confusing, the realistic situations, well-explained concepts, and cartoony (if slick) illustrations are welcoming. Each book includes a related activity. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

      (Copyright 2014 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

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  • OverDrive Read
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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:2.3
  • Lexile® Measure:530
  • Interest Level:K-3(LG)
  • Text Difficulty:0-1

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