From Piggy Banks to Possibilities: Kids' Book Picks for Grades Kindergarten - 2

As summer winds down and a new school year approaches, now is the perfect time to encourage a love of reading while introducing important life lessons. For young children, books can be a fun and engaging way to learn the basics of earning, saving, spending, and sharing money.
Reading together also creates opportunities for meaningful conversations about financial responsibility, goal setting, and making smart choices. Even a simple story about a coin or a piggy bank can help build a foundation for good money habits that last a lifetime.
The American Bankers Association recommends the following books for children entering kindergarten through second grade. Many can be found at your local library, making a trip to check out books a great money-saving lesson in itself!
Recommended Reads for Grades K-2
  1. Best Day at the Zoo by Doug Godard
  2. The Berenstain Bears: Let's Talk About Money by Stan and Jan Berenstain
  3. Money Ninja: A Children's Book About Saving, Investing, and Donating by Mary Nhin
  4. Little Economists Book Series by Kelly Lee
  5. I Am Money by Julia Cook and Garrett Gunderson
  6. If You Made a Million by David M. Schwartz
  7. A Penny's Worth by Kimberly Wilson
  8. A Dollar's Grand Dream by Kimberly Wilson
  9. A Credit Card Takes Charge by Kimberly Wilson
Whether your child is learning to save coins in a piggy bank, exploring the value of a dollar, or discovering how money can help achieve goals, these books offer age-appropriate lessons through stories they'll enjoy.
Happy reading, and here's to raising smart savers, one story at a time! 📚💰