Featured Book for the Month of March

Curious George Saves His Pennies

by Margaret and H.A. Rey

What can a handful of pennies teach us about patience and reaching a goal?

Join Curious George as he learns the value of saving, working toward something he really wants, and being responsible with money.

In this fun and thoughtful story, George discovers that saving takes time and effort. As he collects his pennies, he learns that reaching a goal often requires patience, determination, and careful choices along the way. This story reminds young learners that even small coins can add up to something big when we stay focused and keep going.

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Curious George Saves His Pennies

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1. What did Curious George want to buy at the toy store at the very beginning of the book? Why is it important to have a specific goal when you start saving money?

2. George had to wait a long time and work hard to save his pennies. What is one thing you are saving up for right now? What can you do to help yourself be patient and keep saving until you reach your goal?

3. Did the little girl, Hana, do the right thing by returning his piggy bank? What does the book teach us about being responsible with our savings?

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