Money Matters: Elephant Learns to Save

Elephant Learns to Save offers a gentle introduction to the concept of saving money for young children.

This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the benefit of saving up for something they want to buy. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children understand the concept.

Elephant's old bike is too small for him, and he really wants to buy a bigger one. But bikes cost lots of money, and Elephant likes spending his pocket money on sweets and comics. Gran teaches him ways to save his money.

The Money Matters series of picture books provide a gentle means of promoting concepts of money management, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss citizenship and values. Suitable for children under 5.