Clive Thompson LITTLE TROT LEARNS TO SAVE MONEY

This delightful adventure introduces young readers to the important concept of saving money in a fun and engaging way. The book can be read independently or shared with an adult who can help explain key words such as saving (see below for a full list of vocabulary). Even children who cannot yet read will enjoy following the story through the colourful and expressive illustrations. Little Trot lives in a small house in Toy Town with his friend, Wise Old Stump. Together, they grow vegetables in their garden and take them to market each week to sell. When Little Trot discovers that his seeds cost $10 and his vegetables sell for $50, he is delighted to learn about making a profit. With dreams of buying a beautiful yellow, red, and blue car, Little Trot wonders how he can keep his money safe. On Wise Old Stump's advice, he visits the Toy Town Trust Bank and meets Foxy the banker, who promises to look after his savings and even pay a little interest. But all is not as it seems... Foxy lends the money to a group of lazy goblins, who spend it all on sweets, toys, and treats-with no intention of paying it back. Will Little Trot's money be safe? And will he ever be able to afford his dream car? Financial Vocabulary Introduced in This Book Readers are introduced to 18 important financial terms in a simple and memorable way: Bank, Bank Account, Banker, Bankrupt, Borrowing, Bust, Deposit, Diversification, Interest, Lending, Loan, Money, Profit, Repay, Safe, Saving, Vault, Withdraw In Book 2, Little Trot discovers inflation, as prices begin to rise faster than he can save. A perfect gift for curious young minds beginning their journey into money and saving.