About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child first starts asking questions about money, finds a coin on the street, or gets their first piggy bank. "A Penny" serves as a perfect first introduction to financial literacy, focusing on the most basic unit of U.S. currency. Through clear photographs and simple, direct text, the book explains what a penny is, what's on it, its value of one cent, and how pennies add up to larger amounts. It's a gentle, factual book that fuels a child's natural curiosity about the world of commerce without being overwhelming. For young children in kindergarten through second grade, it provides a concrete and accessible entry point into the abstract concept of money.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is a secular, straightforward, and factual introduction to a unit of currency.
Ideal Reader
A 5 to 7-year-old who is just beginning to show curiosity about money. This is for the child who asks "how much does that cost?" at the grocery store, has started a piggy bank, or is learning to count to 100 and is ready for a real-world application of that skill.
Parent Prep
No preparation is needed to read this book; it is self-contained and very direct. However, the experience would be enriched if the parent has a real penny on hand for the child to hold and inspect, comparing it to the pictures in the book. A parent has just heard their child say, "I found money!" after spotting a penny on the sidewalk, or is trying to explain why they can't just have the toy they see in the store. The trigger is the child's first earnest question about the nature and use of money.
Age Experience
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