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- Herausgeber: Mentor_Roma
- Kategorie: Fachliteratur
- Sprache: Englisch
- Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024
"Ollie and Whiskers: The Laws of Money"
Join Ollie and her magical cat Whiskers on an exciting journey through the amazing world of finance!
This enchanting story introduces young readers to important financial concepts through magical adventures. From the Land of Budgeting to the Mountains of Financial Goals, Ollie and Whiskers explore crucial lessons about savings, investments, smart shopping, and much more.
Colorful characters and magical places bring financial concepts to life, making them understandable and memorable for children. Each chapter includes interactive elements, discussion questions, and simple definitions to help reinforce the knowledge gained.
Perfect for children ages 7 to 12, this book not only entertains but also lays the foundation for financial literacy that will stay with the child for a lifetime. Parents and teachers will appreciate the opportunity to use this story as a starting point for important conversations about money and values.
With charming illustrations and engaging storylines, "Ollie and Whiskers: The Laws of Money" makes learning about finance fun and accessible. It's an invaluable tool for parents looking to give their children a head start in understanding the world of money.
Start your financial adventure with Ollie and Whiskers today!
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Table of contents
Ollie and Whiskers: The Laws of Money
Chapter 2: The Land of Budgeting
Chapter 3: The Valley of Savings
Chapter 4: The City of Smart Shopping
Chapter 5: The Island of Investments
Chapter 6: The Dungeon of Debts
Chapter 7: The Plain of Charity
Chapter 8: The Mountains of Financial Goals
Chapter 9: The Forest of Financial Risks
Chapter 10: The City of Financial Professions
Chapter 11: Scrooge's Castle
Chapter 12: Return Home
Glossary of Financial Terms:
Financial Quests to Reinforce Learning:
Ollie and Whiskers: The Laws of Money
Chapter 1: Meeting Whiskers the Magic Cat
The sun was setting, painting the sky above the city park in shades of pink and gold. Eight-year-old Ollie sat on the edge of the fountain, thoughtfully looking at a handful of coins in her palm. Just yesterday, these coins seemed like a real treasure to her. Her piggy bank had felt pleasantly heavy, and dreams of a new doll seemed so close. But today...
The girl sighed, remembering how she couldn't resist the bright stall with cotton candy and shiny trinkets at the school fair. Now her piggy bank was empty, and in her hands were only a few dull coins - all that remained of her "treasure."
"Oh well," Ollie thought bitterly. "What's the use of this spare change? It's not enough for a doll anyway, and it takes so long to save up again..."
She stood up and approached the edge of the fountain. The clear streams of water gurgled merrily, splashing against the stone bowl. Coins already glittered at the bottom, thrown by other park visitors.
"Might as well make a wish," Ollie decided and, closing her eyes, threw her last coins into the water.
But instead of the expected clink of metal on water, she heard an indignant exclamation:
"Hey, watch it! You almost hit me in the eye!"
Ollie opened her eyes in amazement and stared at the speaker. On the edge of the fountain, as if nothing had happened, sat an unusual cat. Its fur shimmered with all the colors of the rainbow, as if covered with magical dust, and in its wise emerald eyes were reflected... the coins Ollie had thrown?
"You... you're a talking cat?" Ollie stammered, not believing her eyes and ears.
The cat elegantly stretched and, settling more comfortably, replied with a slight smirk:
"Not just talking, but magical too! My name is Whiskers, but friends call me Whisk. And you must be Ollie?"
"How do you know my name?" Ollie asked in surprise, instinctively looking around. But none of the few passersby seemed to notice anything unusual about the talking rainbow cat.
Whiskers smiled mysteriously, his whiskers twitching slightly:
"Oh, I know many things. For example, that you just made a big mistake by throwing away your coins."
Ollie frowned, feeling a mixture of surprise and slight irritation:
"But it's just spare change. What's the difference? It's no use anyway."
"Big difference!" exclaimed Whiskers, nimbly jumping up and catching a coin suspended in the air with his paw. "Every coin matters. It's like building blocks that can be used to construct a whole castle of financial well-being. And you just almost drowned several important 'blocks'."
Ollie looked at the cat skeptically:
"But how can you build anything from such small change? I saved for a whole month, and it still wasn't enough for the doll I wanted."
Whiskers softly jumped down from his perch and approached the girl, his fur shimmering in the rays of the setting sun:
"Everything starts small, Ollie. Big money grows from little coins if you know how to handle them properly. And do you know that when people throw away money or spend it thoughtlessly, they make one very nasty character stronger?"
"Who?" Ollie asked curiously, involuntarily leaning closer to the cat.
"An evil wizard named Scrooge," Whiskers replied, his voice becoming serious. "He gets richer from other people's ignorance and becomes more powerful when people make wrong financial decisions."
Ollie's eyes widened in surprise and slight fear:
"Really? And what does he do?"
Whiskers walked around Ollie, his tail softly brushing against her legs:
"Scrooge feeds on people's financial illiteracy. When someone spends money thoughtlessly, doesn't know how to save or plan a budget, Scrooge becomes stronger. He creates traps and temptations to make people continue making financial mistakes."
Ollie felt a pang of guilt, remembering her spending at the fair:
"So... did I help this Scrooge too?"
Whiskers smiled gently:
"Don't worry, everyone makes mistakes sometimes. The main thing is to learn from them. And I'm here to help you with that. Want to go on an amazing journey with me and learn all about the laws of money?"
"Of course I do!" exclaimed Ollie, but then added hesitantly: "But how? And what will my parents say?"
"Oh, don't worry about time," Whiskers winked. "In the world of financial wisdom, it flows differently. We'll be back just in time for dinner, and you'll be much wiser about money matters."
"Sounds great!" Ollie felt excitement overtaking her. "And how will we travel?"
Whiskers squinted mischievously:
"Oh, I have a secret. Watch!"
He waved his paw, and suddenly the coins that Ollie had thrown into the fountain rose into the air and swirled around them in a sparkling whirlwind. Other coins from the bottom of the fountain joined them, creating an amazing dance of light and metal.
"This is a portal to the world of financial wisdom," explained Whiskers. "Each coin is a particle of knowledge that you'll gain on our journey."
Ollie, not believing her eyes, reached out and touched one of the swirling coins. She felt a slight tingling, as if she had touched something magical.
"Ready to go on a journey?" asked Whiskers, looking at the girl with his wise eyes.
Ollie hesitated for a moment, looking back at the familiar world of the park around her. But the thirst for adventure and the desire to learn the secrets of financial wisdom overcame all doubts.
"Yes, I'm ready!" she said firmly.
"Then hold on tight!" exclaimed Whiskers.
The whirlwind of coins spun faster, enveloping them in a bright glow. Ollie felt her feet lifting off the ground. She hugged Whiskers tightly, feeling his soft fur tickling her arms.
The park around them began to dissolve, giving way to amazing images and landscapes that Ollie had never seen before. She noticed huge skyscrapers made of coins, rivers of gold bars, and clouds consisting of banknotes.
"Where are we flying?" she asked, enchanted by the wonders passing by.
