All for a Dime!

Reach for this book when your child starts noticing how money works or begins playing shop in the living room. It is a perfect introduction to the basic mechanics of commerce, showing how goods are valued and how friends can support each other in a shared goal. Mole, Bear, and Skunk head to the market with their unique goods: worms, berries, and perfume. Through their interactions, children see the joy of a busy marketplace and the satisfaction of a fair trade. The story highlights themes of collaboration and kindness, making it a wonderful choice for parents who want to teach financial literacy alongside social-emotional skills. It is gentle, humorous, and perfectly paced for the preschool to early elementary set.