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Barney's Book On Economics: Making Smart Choices For A Better World

Barney's Book On Economics: Making Smart Choices For A Better World - Paperback

by Elliot Susseles, Barney Susseles
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Availability:In StockContributor:Elliot Susseles, Barney SusselesAudience:Baby-PreschoolPublish date:9/8/2026Pages:40
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Palmetto PublishingISBN-13:9798318849190UPC:9798318849190Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Business & Economics, Concepts, AnimalsBook Topic:Money, DogsSize:11.00 x 8.50 x 0.10 inchesWeight:0.154Product ID:SC2JDN9VJ5

Big economic ideas made simple, fun, and tail-waggingly unforgettable.

You want your child to understand how the world really works, but where do you start? Economics can feel intimidating even for adults. How do you explain inflation, taxes, or supply and demand to a curious kid without their eyes glazing over?

Meet Barney the Bernedoodle, a treat-loving pup with big questions about money, choices, and the world around him. In Barney's Book On Economics, Barney explores Dogtown, where bones are currency, biscuits are big business, and everyday adventures teach real economic concepts. From discovering why his favorite dog food suddenly costs more (inflation!) to learning why feelings affect spending (animal spirits!), Barney turns complex ideas into moments kids can see, laugh at, and remember. Each chapter closes with simple, clear takeaways that make learning stick.

Written for elementary school readers ages 4 to 8, this lighthearted guide covers 15 foundational concepts through stories children can relate to. Perfect for reading aloud at bedtime or in the classroom.

Inside, young readers will discover:

- Why prices rise, how taxes fund community parks, and what happens when one big dog controls all the biscuits

- How workers earn fair pay, why trading without money is called barter, and what makes some goods go together like peanut butter treats and milk

- That economics is really about choices, helping others, and planning for a better future

Give your child the head start they deserve. Make their first economics lesson their favorite one.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:Palmetto PublishingISBN-13:9798318849190UPC:9798318849190Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Business & Economics, Concepts, AnimalsBook Topic:Money, DogsSize:11.00 x 8.50 x 0.10 inchesWeight:0.154Product ID:SC2JDN9VJ5
Susseles, Elliot: - Elliot Susseles is a labor economist who spent more than 30 years consulting to governments on compensation and collective bargaining matters. He has taught economics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including at the City University of New York, The New School, The American University in Washington, DC, and the USDA Graduate School. His deep understanding of economic systems, labor markets, and public policy gives him a rare ability to distill complex ideas into clear, approachable language.With Barney's Book On Economics: Making Smart Choices For A Better World, Elliot channels decades of professional expertise into an entirely new venture: children's nonfiction. Co-authored with Barney the Bernedoodle, the book grew from a simple but powerful idea: that foundational economic concepts like inflation, taxation, monopolies, and fair treatment of workers can be introduced to elementary-age children in a lighthearted, relatable way. By telling the story through the eyes of a lovable family pet, Elliot and Barney transform subjects that often intimidate adults into lessons that feel natural and engaging for kids ages four through eight. Follow Barney and Elliot Susseles for updates on new releases.
Publisher: Palmetto Publishing

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Elliot Susseles, Barney Susseles

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Elliot Susseles, Barney Susseles

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