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BOOK REVIEW |
The
Berenstain Bears’ Dollars and Sense
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How to use a checkbook? Stan and Jan should have
left the topic of money management alone, especially considering they seem to
have covered the subject quite well in the classic "Trouble With
Money," published in 1983. Basically, this book tries to teach young
children how to manage their money through the use of a checkbook and even
includes sample checks for kids to write. Not a bad idea, I suppose,
until you consider the fact that the kids who read this book are in first and
second grade. Does that mean that we will be giving third and fourth graders
credit cards in the near future? I hope not. To avoid any further
cynicism, though, I urge parents to preview this book before purchasing,
because it may not be what you first expect. The manuscript and drawings in
"Dollars and Sense" are also decidedly second-rate. Instead, I
highly recommend "The Berenstain Bears'
Trouble with Money," for it is not only more sound and appropriate
advice for the age level, but the the story and
illustrations are also much more inspired. |
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