Book Series · 5 Books

Money Tales Books

In order from Rock, Brock, and the Savings Shock to Shark Scam.

Rock, Brock, and the Savings Shock
Isabel's Car Wash
Daisy Bubble
Princess Persephone and the Money Wizards
Rock, Brock, and the Savings Shock
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Rock, Brock, and the Savings Shock
Sale price
$1597
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

Rock, Brock, and the Savings Shock

By National Geographic Learning

Twins face a money-saving challenge with a surprising twist from Gramps.

32 pages· 1,534 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
$16.99Save 6%
Hardcover
Summary: Twins Rock and Brock couldn't be more different in their approach to money. When their grandfather offers a deal—earn a dollar a week for chores, with every saved dollar matched—each boy's financial philosophy is put to the test. Will Rock's spending habits or Brock's saving instincts prevail? As the summer unfolds, the twins learn valuable lessons about money management, but the real question is: who will come out on top in this family challenge?
The complete set

Money Tales Series

5 books · Published 2006–2025

Series
Sale price
$1597

Rock, Brock, and the Savings Shock

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

Twins face a money-saving challenge with a surprising twist from Gramps.

Isabel's Car Wash

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2008

Can Isabel's car wash business earn enough for her dream doll and repay her friends?

Daisy Bubble

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Animals chase daisy profits, but a supply surge threatens their bubble.

Sale price
$1797

Princess Persephone and the Money Wizards

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

A princess's plan to print money backfires, sparking chaos. Can she fix it?

Shark Scam

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2025

A tortoise falls for a too-good-to-be-true scheme. Can she escape the trap?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Money Tales series?

There are 5 books in the Money Tales series. It began with Rock, Brock, and the Savings Shock in 2006, and the newest book, Shark Scam, was published in 2025.

What ages are the Money Tales books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Money Tales to life.

01

National Geographic Learning

Author
02

Sheila Bair

Author
03

Judy Stead

Illustrator
04

Amy Zhing

Illustrator
05

Manuela López

Illustrator

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