About the Book An intro to personal finance and investing for kids ages 8 to 12...with over a dozen interactive worksheets, fun illustrations, and kid-friendly examples, this book will get you closer to the finish line with every turn of the page. Book Synopsis Slow and steady wins the racean intro to personal finance and investing for kids ages 8 to 12 Feet thumping and arms swinging, Thrifty Tortoise and Ritzy Rabbit set off on a race to the finish line. At the end awaits a brand-new bike! Follow this competition to see who can earn, save, and invest their way to the ultimate prize. Lots of money decisions will be made along the way-some good and some bad-but youll get to learn from them all! Geared for kids ages 8 to 12, On Your Mark, Get Set, INVEST provides seven engaging chapters to simplify the essential concepts of personal finance and money management...many of which are not taught in schools. You will find answers to questions like: Where does money come from, what do I need it for, and where do I store it? Why will I be better off later if I spend less and save more now ? How does creating a budget help me reach my money goals? What is the stock market, and how is compounding a kids most awesome superpower? With over a dozen interactive worksheets, fun illustrations, and kid-friendly examples, this book will get you closer to the finish line with every turn of the page. Review Quotes If youre a parent or teacher looking to teach kids lessons that arent always addressed in the classroom, look no further than Luke Villermins new childrens book, which teaches young readers valuable lessons about earning, saving, and investing money...using kid-friendly examples, hands-on activities, and vocabulary lessons. -Felicia Bengtsson, editorial manager at Reedsy Discovery I was pleasantly surprised at how much our child enjoyed reading the book and learning about money and investing. Shes already using her learnings to find ways to earn and save money while also creating a budget! -Laurie G, parent of an 8-year-old