About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking questions about prices at the grocery store or finds a stray coin on the sidewalk. It is the perfect bridge for a child transitioning from simple counting to the complex world of currency and commerce. Using vibrant, high-contrast photography of real jelly beans, the book demystifies how different combinations of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters all add up to the same value. Beyond the math, the book taps into a child's growing sense of independence and the pride of being a big kid who can make their own choices. It transforms abstract numbers into tangible, sugary rewards, making the concept of addition feel both purposeful and exciting. Ideal for children ages 4 to 8, it provides a clear, visual foundation for financial literacy and basic arithmetic in a way that feels like a game rather than a lesson.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. This is a strictly secular, educational STEM book focused on math and manufacturing.
Ideal Reader
A first or second grader who is starting to receive an allowance or is eager to pay for their own items at a shop. It is also excellent for tactile or visual learners who struggle with abstract number lines but thrive with concrete, real-world examples.
Parent Prep
This book is best read with a small jar of real coins nearby so the child can physically replicate the combinations shown on the pages. No sensitive content to preview. A parent might see their child struggling to understand why a 'small' dime is worth more than a 'large' nickel, or notice their child becoming frustrated when trying to count mixed change.
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