Welcome to the magical land of Economics for Kids: Lessons from Fables & Fairy Tales featuring Canberra - the capital city of Australia's landmarks.
This book was inspired by a curious boy's endless questions about the world, how the economy works, and my passion for making complex ideas accessible and enjoyable for children. As a mother, economist, author and educator, I've always believed that learning should be an adventure filled with fun, curiosity, and discovery. Economics is often seen as a topic for adults, but the truth is that kids encounter economic principles every day. Whether it's through sharing toys, saving allowance, or deciding how to spend their birthday money.
Description:
The Bundles of Sticks introduces children to the power of collaboration and teamwork while teaching the concept of public goods. This beautifully illustrated book uses a timeless tale to explain how shared resources-like public goods-are more effective when we work together, just like a bundle of sticks is stronger than a single stick.
Key Lessons:
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• Collaboration and Teamwork: Kids learn that working together makes everyone stronger, as illustrated by the strength of a bundle of sticks compared to an individual one.
• Public Goods: The book introduces the concept of public goods-non-rivalrous and non-excludable goods that benefit everyone, and how they play an important role in society.
• Sharing and Community: It teaches the value of sharing resources and how working together benefits the whole community.
Educational Purpose:
This book is perfect for children aged 6-12 and helps them understand the importance of teamwork, sharing, and public goods. It simplifies complex ideas with relatable examples and clear storytelling. The book is ideal for parents, educators, and anyone interested in introducing young learners to basic economic concepts in a fun and engaging way.
With its focus on unity and collaboration, The Bundles of Sticks is an excellent resource for sparking meaningful discussions in classrooms, homes, and libraries, and inspiring young minds to value teamwork and community.
This book is designed to introduce basic economic principles through engaging and entertaining stories from Fables and Fairy Tales that children can relate to and enjoy. Each story is carefully crafted to not only teach but also inspire young minds to think critically about the world around them. These stories are hand-picked by request of a 10-year-old boy and crafted in the Australian Capital city, so they also feature some landmarks of the town where the stories began.
Thank you for joining us on this exciting and unique educational journey.
I wish you and your children find these lessons both informative, memorable and fun!
Warm regards,
Helen Hoang, PhD
