Megan and the Money Tree : Introducing Children to Money and Finance

The first part of this book tells a story about Megan, whose family grows apples to sell at the local market. But when a storm destroys the a€˜huge, twisty apple treea€™ in her garden, Megan has to figure out a way to fix things and make everyone happy again. Part II is a resource for parents and teachers to explain the financial messages in Megana€™s story to younger readers. It includes questions about Megana€™s storyand also suggests interactive activities to help children to develop a deeper understanding of the financial concepts introduced in the story. Megan and the Money Tree is a simple guide to financial concepts for children aged five to eight; teaches children about the difference between needs and wants, the importance of saving and the risks involved in financial decisions; and recognises the importance of financial literacy as a key life skill.