Book Title: Earn It!
Author: Cinders McLeod
Illustrator: Cinders McLeod
Published: 2017
Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books
Number of Pages: 32
Formats Available: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle
Recommended Age Group: Preschool, Elementary (4 - 6 years old)
ISBN: 978-0399544446
Summary
From the four part Moneybunny books series, author/illustrator Cinders McLeod presents Earn It!
Bun loves to sing and has dreams of becoming rich and famous. To her, it should be an easy feat since her mom can just drive her to concerts to perform! But Bun's mom gives her a bit of a reality check by explaining that becoming a famous singer takes time, hard work and lots of practice. Through helping her mom in the garden to earn an allowance and practicing her singing at school concerts, Bun can get on the track to realizing her dreams of fame and fortune!
Earn It! is a great book for preschool and younger elementary age children to help stress the message of earning success through hard work and dedication. The book helps kids become familiar with saving money and even has some simple math exercises within the story. It's a simple story with a big lesson that fits perfectly among the other books in the series.
Subjects Covered
Pride and Independence
The main theme of Earn It! is all about working hard and having pride in your accomplishments.
In the story, we see Bun expressing her desire to become rich and famous. Initially, she doesn't understand that this doesn't just happen overnight and expects immediate results. After her mother explains the work and practice she needs to put in to make it a reality, Bun is somewhat discouraged. However, by the end of the book, we see her reaching some of her early milestones and reacting with a sense of pride and independence.
The book's important message is presented in a simplified manner that is sure to resonate with children 4 - 6 years old.
Intro to Financial Literacy
Although it may not be to the same extent as it's sister book, Spend It!, Earn It! gives kids an introduction to the subject of money.
After Bun expresses her desire to become a famous singer, her mother explains she'll need to save her money to afford singing lessons. While Bun currently earns an allowance for helping her mother, her wish to expedite her savings leads to her taking on extra chores to earn more money. Even though her modest earnings won't make her famous overnight, it does get her closer to her goals, which fits with the larger narrative of the book.
Additionally, there are some simple math exercises within the book that are helpful for kids who have recently started learning addition and subtraction.
Make Sure to Check Out...
We can't say enough good things about the entire Moneybunny book series. Each book gives an introduction to important topics around financial literacy and making smart decisions. The stories' simple, but effective, presentation are ideal for preschool and elementary children.
There are four total books in the series. For more information, we encourage you to check out the Moneybunny book page or check out our reviews on this site!
Earn It!
Spend It!
Give It!
Save It!
Bennett's Ratings
Educational Content
Illustrations
Engagement
Educational Content: All of the Moneybunny books are rich with educational content for children 4 - 6 years old. In Earn It!, kids are not only introduced to the notion of saving money, but also working hard to achieve larger goals. The theme of pride and independence is presented in a clear, relatable manner for younger audiences.
Illustrations: The illustrations within Earn It! are likely not what you'll remember most from the book, but are effectively paired with the book's important text. Although the art work is simple, the visualization of some of the money and math portions are very helpful.
Engagement: Earn It! should keep preschool and younger elementary children easily engaged. The book is relatively short and presents the learning materials at a level that can be easily comprehended for it's intended age group.