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The Best Money Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about 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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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 13–18 · 2020

The Inheritance Games

A mysterious inheritance thrusts Avery into a deadly game of secrets and survival.

386 pages· 87,899 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,136,935 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 12–18 · 2014

We Were Liars

By E. Lockhart · Book #1 in the We Were Liars series

A private island, a secretive family, and a friendship that turns destructive. What truth lies beneath the lies?

242 pages· 49,420 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 1,463,760 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2017

The Unlucky Lottery Winners of Classroom 13

The winning lottery ticket was divided among the class members, except for one student named Santiago, which led them to embark on a wild journey, buying exotic things and trying unusual things.

128 pages· 13,985 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.5/5 Goodreads · 870 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2002

Gossip Girl

A returning student threatens to upend the elite social order of the Upper East Side.

224 pages· 51,339 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.5/5 Goodreads · 71,649 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2019

Baby's First Bank Heist

By Jim Whalley, Stephen Collins (Illustrator)

A baby plans a bank heist to buy a pet. Chaos ensues.

32 pages· 622 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 258 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

What Is Given from the Heart

A young boy helps his mother put together a care package for a family in need, and finds a way to give something special to a girl his age.

Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award (2020)
32 pages· 1,095 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
6.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,192 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2020

Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor

A mysterious mansion holds secrets that could change everything. Can April and her friends uncover the truth before it's too late?

352 pages· 57,322 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,934 ratings
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Money Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about money for the youngest readers and listeners.

How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?

Ages 2–5 · 1997

A boy's quest for a dream dog leads to unexpected surprises and heartwarming discoveries.

Money, Money, Honey Bunny!

Ages 2–5 · 2006

A bunny learns the balance of saving and spending money.

100 First Words for Little CEOs

Ages 1–4 · 2020

Introduce your toddler to business with 100 words every future CEO should know.

The Merchant of Venice

Ages 0–1 · 1596

A suitor's fate hinges on a perilous test and a relentless adversary.

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Money Picture Books

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

Ada's Violin

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A landfill town's children create music from trash, transforming their lives and spreading hope worldwide.

Hosea Plays On

Ages 3–9 · 2020

A musician's daily bus ride reveals a heartwarming secret purpose behind his soulful tunes.

The Girl and the Bicycle

Ages 0–8 · 2014

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

Earn It!

Ages 3–5 · 2017

A bunny learns that stardom requires hard work, not shortcuts.

Un Sillón Para Mi Mamá

Ages 5–8 · 1982

After a fire, a family saves for a cherished chair to share.

The Babe & I

Ages 4–7 · 1999

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

My Rows and Piles of Coins

Ages 4–7 · 1999

A boy's dream bicycle teaches him about saving and generosity in a Tanzanian market adventure.

Yikes! Bikes!

Ages 5–7 · 2006

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

Spider in the Well

Ages 4–8 · 2024

A broken well, a town in chaos, and a newsboy on a mission for truth.

Binny Bewitched

Ages 8–12 · 2016

A lost ATM cash leads to chaos and mystery in Binny's life.

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
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The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money

Ages 3–7 · 1983

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

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Money Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about money for developing and independent readers.

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Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess

Ages 9–13 · 2012

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

Dear Dumb Diary, Deluxe

Ages 8–12 · 2016

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

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.

Hat Trick

Ages 8–12 · 2015

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

George and the Unbreakable Code

Ages 8–12 · 2016

Earth's chaos leads two friends on a cosmic quest to uncover a mysterious hacker.

Kat Wolfe Investigates

Ages 8–12 · 2018

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

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.

The Penderwicks in Spring

Ages 8–11 · 2015

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

Lost in Hollywood

Ages 9–13 · 2016

A hidden fortune in Hollywood awaits discovery. Can Ginger find it in time?

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.

The Wildwood Bakery
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The Wildwood Bakery

Ages 5–7 · 2017

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

Trouble at the Treasury

Ages 6–9 · 2005

A bundle of cash vanishes from the Treasury. Can KC solve the mystery?

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