Books About Earning Money · 83 titles considered

The Best Earning Money Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about earning money? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2020

Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero

By Kelly J. Baptist · Isaiah Dunn series

A boy finds strength in his late father's journal, discovering poetry and hidden powers.

208 pages· 41,637 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,498 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2010

Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot

By Anna Branford, Elanna Allen (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Violet Mackerel series

A clever girl devises an unusual plan to obtain a tiny treasure.

112 pages· 5,907 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 820 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

Sam the Man & the Chicken Plan

A boy's quest for cash leads to a surprising chicken venture.

128 pages· 10,584 words· Est. 2 hour read
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 194 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Hat Trick

Can Devin juggle a new team, friendships, and saving a soccer program?

144 pages· 28,480 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 357 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2015

The Penderwicks in Spring

Spring brings surprises to the Penderwick family, unraveling plans and revealing hidden truths.

368 pages· 73,970 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 13,132 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 0–8 · 2014

The Girl and the Bicycle

A girl works hard for a bicycle, only to find it gone. What surprise awaits?

40 pages
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,036 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2017

Mrs. Master Is a Disaster!

By Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator) · Book #8 in the My Weirdest School series

A group of students start a company to sell a high-tech toilet seat.

112 pages· 8,076 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 353 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Kat Wolfe Investigates

A pet-sitting gig leads Kat into a dangerous mystery involving a vanished parrot owner.

304 pages· 63,214 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 674 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2017

The Wildwood Bakery

By Rebecca Elliott · Book #7 in the Owl Diaries series

A group of owls work together to raise money for a wingchair for one of their friends.

80 pages· 3,024 words· Est. 51 min read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,501 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2012

Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess

Nikki must save an animal shelter, but rival MacKenzie complicates her plans.

368 pages· 28,669 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 35,948 ratings
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Earning Money Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about earning money for preschool and elementary-age readers.

The Babe & I

Ages 4–7 · 1999

Two boys find hope and teamwork with Babe Ruth during the Great Depression.

Yikes! Bikes!

Ages 5–7 · 2006

Freddy must learn to ride a bike to outpace a bully in a charity race.

Shark Tooth Tale
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Shark Tooth Tale

Ages 4–8 · 2006

A first grader schemes to buy a prized shark tooth. Can he earn enough money?

The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money

Ages 3–7 · 1983

Cubs learn money doesn't grow on trees by starting their own businesses.

Fancy Nancy and the Fabulous Fashion Boutique

Ages 4–8 · 2010

A boutique success, a birthday in peril. Can quick thinking save the day?

Sally Jean, the Bicycle Queen

Ages 5–8 · 2006

Outgrowing her bike, a young girl must find a way to ride again and help a friend in need.

Dirt Cheap
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Dirt Cheap

Ages 4–7 · 2020

A young girl turns dirt into dollars to buy a soccer ball. Will her plan succeed?

Caterina and the Lemonade Stand

Ages 3–5 · 2014

Can Caterina's lemonade stand out in a crowded market?

Arthur's TV Trouble

Ages 4–8 · 1995

Arthur's quest for the perfect gift spirals into chaos. Can he overcome the hurdles?

Little Shaq

Ages 5–7 · 2015

Two cousins work together to start a gardening business and learn valuable lessons about teamwork and responsibility

The Berenstain Bears' Lemonade Stand

Ages 4–6 · 2014

A group of cubs start a lemonade stand that turns into a big party.

Lemonade in Winter

Ages 3–7 · 2012

Can a winter lemonade stand succeed against the odds?

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Earning Money Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about earning money for developing and independent readers.

New from Here

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A boy battles racism and family separation during the pandemic.

Ivy + Bean: No News is Good News

Ages 7–9 · 2011

Two friends try to get their hands on a special kind of cheese that comes with a fun wax coating.

Dog's Best Friend

Ages 10–13 · 2016

Middle schooler Rafe's dog-walking empire faces chaos when twins sabotage his business.

Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Making Money
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Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Making Money

Ages 9–12 · 2013

A boy schemes to earn money with minimal effort, leading to unexpected chaos.

Target: Earth

Ages 8–11 · 2020

An alien cat plots world domination with zombie squirrels. Can his human friend stop him?

PAWS

Ages 8–12 · 2022

Mindy's world shifts as her mom dates and a new student threatens her friendships.

President of the Whole Sixth Grade
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President of the Whole Sixth Grade

Ages 9–12 · 2015

Middle school tests Brianna's resolve as she faces rivals, friendship strains, and unexpected surprises.

Dear Dumb Diary, Deluxe

Ages 8–12 · 2016

Middle schoolers scheme to get rich with a food idea. Will it succeed?

Bad Babysitter

Ages 7–10 · 2015

A young mouse named Babymouse tries her hand at babysitting and learns valuable lessons about responsibility and friendship.

A Smart Girl's Guide to Money

Ages 9–12 · 2006

Unlock the secrets to money smarts and start your own business.

Nancy Clancy Seeks a Fortune

Ages 6–10 · 2016

Nancy Clancy's quest for wealth leads to unexpected lessons about life's true riches.

World's Worst Wedgie
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World's Worst Wedgie

Ages 7–9 · 2010

A boy's money-making schemes are foiled by untimely magic burps.

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