How Do Kids Make Money?

A book review of How Do Kids Make Money? A Book for Young Entrepreneurs by Kate Hayes

Stars: ****

Flowerpot Press (2022)
Children’s Nonfiction
36 pages

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links.

Summary: Have you ever wondered how you can make some extra spending money as a kid?

The newest title in the How Do series provides tons of ideas and over 20 tips and facts on how to make some extra cash by doing jobs or selling goods in your neighborhood. Suggested jobs include: Selling cookies/ lemonade/cupcakes, House sitting, Babysitting, Pet sitting, Mowing lawns, Planting flowers, Shoveling, now, Trimming bushes, Washing cars and bikes, Pet grooming, Tech support and digital organization, Holiday decorating and storage

Each idea is presented through diagrams, illustrations, and informative and engaging text to help young readers find ways they can use their skills, knowledge, and resources to start their own business. Budgeting tips and money management skills are also explored in the back pages of the book.

About the How Do series: These fully illustrated nonfiction picture books are a great introduction to various STEM topics. Each title includes facts and figures, simple diagrams, and hilarious illustrations and is written in a question-and-answer format to encourage readers to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science behind the correct answers.

How Do Kids Make Money?

Does your child want to know how to make money by being an entrepreneur? This book introduces the reader to ways to make money. There are “Good Tips” throughout on how to get started and how to make money and not just break even.

I like that besides the obvious ones like babysitting or car washes, the book offers lesser suggested ideas such as tech support or holiday helper. The illustrations by Srimalie Bassani are adorable and very kid friendly.

At the end of the book is a money management section with different tips on making money, saving and even sharing the wealth. This is a good start to entrepreneurship for ages 8-12 but older kids will need something more detailed.

Buy from Amazon