Best Seller
Paperback
$14.99
Published on Aug 04, 2026 | 160 Pages
Kids will love learning about money with this exciting game of financial literacy for ages 8 to 12!
Does your child understand how money works? Maybe not yet—but Follow the Money will give them the tools they need to manage their money now and down the line. They’ll learn important financial skills, complete activities that reinforce these skills, and make informed choices that either add to or subtract from their Treasure Chest of (pretend) money in this fun, interactive game. Designed to help parents who don’t feel comfortable teaching finances to their child, this accessible book features:
Written by a certified teacher, financial writer, and founder of Let’s Make It Grow, a project focused on helping parents raise financially confident kids, Follow the Money is essential reading for kids who need to learn money basics. As David Bach, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Automatic Millionaire, The Latte Factor, and more, says, “I am often asked what’s a good book for kids and money—and Follow the Money is it. Parents now have an easy roadmap to use to empower their kids when it comes to learning about money with confidence.”
Does your child understand how money works? Maybe not yet—but Follow the Money will give them the tools they need to manage their money now and down the line. They’ll learn important financial skills, complete activities that reinforce these skills, and make informed choices that either add to or subtract from their Treasure Chest of (pretend) money in this fun, interactive game. Designed to help parents who don’t feel comfortable teaching finances to their child, this accessible book features:
- Easy-to-understand money lessons for kids with real-life examples: They’ll learn how to budget, save for a special event or item, calculate a tip, avoid scams, and more.
- Fun activities that reinforce each lesson: They’ll plan a party with a budget, choose school supplies (basic or personalized?), pay for a video game, differentiate between assets and debts, buy and sell stocks, and so on.
- A unique game: Readers add or subtract money from their Treasure Chest as they move through the book, depending on the choices they make in the activities. How much money will they have at the end?
- Kids taking charge: They decide which job to take, where to spend their money, how to invest their earnings, and more.
- A handy glossary: Here are important financial concepts kids need to know—and an answer key that explains the age-appropriate math needed to make the financial decisions in the activities.
Written by a certified teacher, financial writer, and founder of Let’s Make It Grow, a project focused on helping parents raise financially confident kids, Follow the Money is essential reading for kids who need to learn money basics. As David Bach, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Automatic Millionaire, The Latte Factor, and more, says, “I am often asked what’s a good book for kids and money—and Follow the Money is it. Parents now have an easy roadmap to use to empower their kids when it comes to learning about money with confidence.”
Author
Alaina Trivax
Alaina Trivax is a certified teacher, a financial writer, and a household budgeter who helps kids (and grown-ups) understand money. She has spent more than a decade in the classroom helping middle school students build essential learning and life skills. Alaina also writes about personal finance, with a goal of making money less confusing for families.She is passionate about teaching financial literacy because she knows that strong money skills can open doors later in life. Growing up, family conversations about budgeting, saving, and investing were a regular part of life. Those early experiences shaped her belief that financial literacy isn’t about how much money you have but rather is based on your understanding of how money works.Whether she’s working with students in the classroom or writing about budgeting, Alaina’s goal is to turn big ideas into practical tools that people can actually use. She’s the founder of Let’s Make It Grow, a project focused on helping parents raise financially confident kids, and believes that everyone can learn how to manage money. (And, most important, she thinks that the learning should be a little fun along the way!) Parents, learn more at letsmakeitgrow.com.When she’s not teaching or writing, Alaina can be found hanging with her husband, two kids, and their dog, usually outside exploring and enjoying nature together.
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