Shanti Saves Her Money

From the Series Cloverleaf Books ™ — Money Basics

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 2
  • Reading Level: Grade 1

How should we handle our money?

Shanti wants to try the Monster Ride. It’s the wildest ride at Fun Park! But the Monster costs money. So Shanti makes a special save jar. She tries not to spend all her allowance. She even helps her busybody brother study! But will Shanti save enough for a turn on the Monster? Read this book to find out!

These simple, engaging stories present basic financial literacy concepts, such as saving, spending, borrowing, and comparison shopping to build a foundation for a lifetime of money smarts.

Free downloadable series teaching guide available.

Format Your Price Add
978-1-4677-1513-3
$8.99
978-1-4677-6547-3
$28.99
978-1-4677-2596-5
$39.99
978-1-5124-7810-5
$34.99
978-1-5124-4582-4
$6.99
Available at all major wholesalers and distributors. Save 25% off list price on hardcovers and ebooks when you buy direct! Digital purchases will be accessed on Lerner Digital Bookshelf. An account will be created for you after purchase.
Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 2
Reading Level Grade 1
Genre Social Studies
Copyright 2014
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Cloverleaf Books ™
Imprint Millbrook Press ™
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2013-08-01
Reading Counts! Level 2.4
Text Type Informational Fiction
BISACS JNF013040, JNF010000, JNF045000
Dewey 332.024
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 9.75 x 9.75
Lexile 530
Guided Reading Level M
ATOS Reading Level 2.3
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 159006
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Original artwork, Teaching Guides, and eSource

Author: Lisa Bullard

Lisa Bullard is the award-winning author of more than 60 books for children, including You Can Write a Story: A Story-Writing Recipe for Kids. She teaches writing classes at the Loft Literary Center and regularly visits schools to talk with students about story-writing.

Illustrator: Christine M. Schneider

Christine M. Schneider owns Yellow Pencil Studio, Inc., an illustration and design studio, and has illustrated a number of picture books. She lives in Lawrence, Kansas, with her husband and daughter.

Lerner eSource™ offers free digital teaching and learning resources, including Common Core State Standards (CCSS) teaching guides. These guides, created by classroom teachers, offer short lessons and writing exercises that give students specific instruction and practice using Common Core skills and strategies. Lerner eSource also provides additional resources including online activities, downloadable/printable graphic organizers, and additional educational materials that would also support Common Core instruction. Download, share, pin, print, and save as many of these free resources as you like!

Cloverleaf Books ™ — Money Basics

Learn how to be wise about money! These simple, engaging stories present basic financial literacy concepts for young readers, such as saving, spending, borrowing, and comparison shopping, and lay the foundation for a lifetime of money smarts. View available downloads →