5 books about money

These books sum up all you need to know about money and how to deal with it.

A Kids Book About Money by Adam Stramwasser (DK)

Everyone has to deal with money – but how much do you really know about how it works? Presented in a simple and straightforward way, this book will teach you the basics of saving, budgeting and spending. It’s a great guide to understanding money for young readers.

Why Money Matters by Deborah Meaden. Illustrated by Hao Hao (Farshore)

You might recognise investor and business owner Deborah Meaden from TV’s Dragon’s Den. She shares her expert knowledge of how money works and shapes the world. Part of the Little Experts series, the book is easy-to-read with lots of vibrant illustrations.

Rebel Girls Money Matters by Alexa von Tobel. Illustrated by Morgan Goble (DK)

Whether your piggy bank is empty or overflowing, you’ll find plenty of useful information in this fun financial guide from the creative team behind the Rebel Girls books. With interactive quizzes, Q&As with experts and real-life examples, it explains how credit cards work, how to create a budget and much more.

Cash by Rashmi Sirdeshpande. Illustrated by Adam Hayes (Hachette Kids)

Subtitled “How to Earn It, Save It, Spend It, Grow It, Give It”, this is an entertaining and informative guide to managing your money. It’s designed to help children make the right decisions with their cash. The author is currently exploring non-fiction books as Writer in Residence for the reading charity BookTrust.

Economics by Eduard Altarriba (Button Books)

Get the bigger picture and explore the wider world of economics and finance with this illustrated book. It explores some of the complicated ideas you may have heard about, such as inflation and the cost of living, and it’s an interesting introduction to the ways that money affects our lives and society.