Book details
Book 1: Uses Her Common Cents (Katherine the Almost Great, 1)
Description
Katherine is a young girl who is determined to prove herself as great, but she often finds herself in embarrassing situations. When she decides to enter a contest to win a prize for her family, she uses her creativity and resourcefulness to come up with a winning idea. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about the importance of using her common sense and thinking outside the box. Third grader Katharine Carmichael thinks coming up with the winning idea for the school-wide service project will be easy-breezy. But her tattoo idea earns her a trip to the principal and her cookie business crumbles. Katharine's worried that her classmate Vanessa, AKA Miss Priss-A-Poo, will have the best idea for the second year in a row. Can help from her cousin Crockett and a little common cents convince everyone that their latest idea is a winner? Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-8.
Age
6-7
Text complexity
beginner
Length
79 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Engaging Financial Literacy: 'Uses Her Common Cents' is not just a fun story; it's a tool for teaching kids about money management. Reading this book can help young readers learn the value of saving, earning, and making smart financial decisions through relatable scenarios and characters.
- Relatable Characters: Katherine, the protagonist, is a character that many children can relate to. Her experiences, challenges, and growth throughout the story can provide readers with a sense of companionship and understanding, making the lessons more impactful.
- Entertaining Plot: Lisa Mullarkey has a knack for writing stories that are both educational and entertaining. The plot of 'Uses Her Common Cents' is engaging and keeps readers wanting to know what happens next, which is a great way to keep children interested in reading.
- Positive Role Models: The book features characters who display positive traits such as resourcefulness, determination, and kindness. Reading about these characters can inspire young readers to emulate these qualities in their own lives.