Monthly Archives: October 2009

Teaching Economics with Children’s Literature: Fleas

Posted on October 24, 2009 by openwidearchive

Fleas, written by Jeanne Steig & illustrated by Britt Spencer, is a comical look at bartering. With it’s quirky characters and colorful pictures, Fleas is all about bartering. The main character Quantz starts off by rubbing a dog in his garden and catching his fleas. … Continue reading →

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Teaching Economics with Children’s Literature: The Big Buck Adventure

Posted on October 22, 2009 by openwidearchive

If you’re in search of a book to teach economics in your classroom, look no further than The Big Buck Adventure written by Shelley Gill and Deborah Tobola and illustrated by Grace Lin.  This colorful, rhyming picture book tells the story … Continue reading →

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Teaching Economics with Children’s Literature: If You Give A Mouse A Cookie

Posted on October 22, 2009 by openwidearchive

If you give a mouse a cookie, written by Laura Joffe Numeroff and illustrated by Felicia Bond, is a cute story about a little mouse whose wants and needs change as he performs various tasks throughout the day. The author … Continue reading →

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Teaching Economics with Children’s Literature: Money Madness

Posted on October 21, 2009 by openwidearchive

David A. Adler’s brand new book, Money Madness, is not only highly-informative, but interactive and fun for young kids at the same time. The engaging illustrations by Edward Miller use both collages and images of real money. The book begins … Continue reading →

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