
By Lauren Child
Part of the Charlie and Lola series
Lola learns the value of saving when her spending leaves her short for a toy.
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Lola is thrilled to buy a toy at the zoo, but her excitement leads to spending all her pocket money. When her brother Charlie shares his savings, he misses out on his book. Realizing the importance of saving, Lola starts collecting everything from tangerines to coins. Her newfound frugality allows her to help Charlie when he needs it most. Join Lola in this delightful tale of learning the value of money and the joy of sharing.
A sweet, funny lesson in economics as only Lola can teach it Lola has lots of pocket money and is very excited to buy a new toy in the gift shop on a trip to the zoo. But she spends a little here and there, and before she knows it, she doesn’t have enough left for her toy. Big brother Charlie shares his money, but then isn’t able to get the book he wanted. With her typical exuberance, when Lola finds this out, she begins saving everything a tangerine from lunch, bread for the ducks at the pond, and most importantly, her pocket change. Finally, she is able to help out her big brother when he needs a few extra coins. With a focus on frugality, the latest in the award-winning series is a terrific helper for those just learning about money.
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