Counting with Common Cents: Penny's Journey - Softcover

McCarthy, Deirdre

Softcover

ISBN 10: 150013936X ISBN 13: 9781500139360

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Synopsis

Counting with Common Cents: Penny's Journey is the recipient of the 2015 Excellence In Financial Literacy Education (EIFLE) Award. It won in the category of Children's Book of the Year, Saving and Investing. The book is a clever children's picture book that takes the reader on a magical counting journey. It's memorable rhymes and page turning text encourage the reader to be an active participant throughout the story. The main character, Penny, inspires children to count by ones using pennies as the primary tool. As she travels throughout the magical money tree, she encounters many animals who help her along the way. This book introduces financial literacy to early elementary age school children. It teaches them counting, coin currency, and the value of saving. Counting with Common Cents: Penny's Journey is beautifully illustrated. It is a unique book and a terrific resource.

About this title

About the Author:

The author is a New York City school teacher. Deirdre McCarthy has earned a Master of Science in Education, with distinction. In addition, she has earned a certification through the National Financial Educators Council, Certified Financial Education Instructor. Currently, Deirdre McCarthy serves as the president of Counting with Common Cents Inc. and continues to write children's picture books that focus on financial literacy.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 150013936X
• ISBN 13: 9781500139360
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32