KAYE TROUT'S BOOK REVIEWS 1

I specialize in reviewing Print-On-Demand (POD) published books for my website and Midwest Book Review. Please query for a review by email to hgunther234@hotmail.com.

Saturday, May 31, 2008

CAN I HAVE SOME MONEY? MAX GETS IT! by Candi Sparks

Booksurge Publishing
Genre: Juvenile/Educational
ISBN: 9780978944513, $11.99, 32 pp.


Quoting from the foreword:

"Sooner or later every child realizes the importance of money and asks, ‘Can I have some money?’ Max Gets it! is the narrative of wonderfully curious 10-year old Maximillion, who desperately wants the latest video game. His parent let him earn an allowance by doing extra chores, with the understanding that he can buy the game with it. They empower him with the financial freedom and responsibility of making his own choices. Financially, Max gets it!..."

This little story with its delightful illustrations by Bill Graf is designed to entertain while educating a very young child in how to develop good money habits. It is well designed, edited and colorful. It may, however, be too simplistic for a 10-year old capable of playing video games and overpriced for its size and message.

Kaye Trout - June 1, 2008