LitPick Review
In MoneyWise Mabel's Bursting Bank, we meet Mabel who collects her money earned from her chores in her piggy bank and hides it from everyone in her favorite hideout, which is under her bed. But on payday when Mabel tries to squeeze the coins earned from her no-fun chores, her piggy could eat no more. Mabel begins to bounce with joy from the excitement of all the candy she could buy with her money and went down stairs to share the excitement with her mother. After sharing her excitement, Mabel's mother suggests that she get a bank account to save her money and earn interest, which in return she would use to buy whatever she wants. Though a little apprehensive about the idea of opening a bank account, Mabel agrees to go with her mother to meet the bank manager at the bank. Thus, starts her adventure at the bank. With a lot of excitement and a little apprehension, will Mabel finally open a savings account? Come find out in MoneyWise Mabel's Bursting Bank.
Opinion:
MoneyWise Mabel's Bursting Bank is a picture book by Kalee Boisvert. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book for mainly two reasons: first, because it was witty, and second, because it was informative and educational.
The character of Mabel brought a smile to my face because she was full of life, excitement, and moreover very wise. Along with being a fun book to read, this book shed a good amount of light on the need to save money and be moneywise. It gives children an understanding on the working and functioning of a bank. This book also answers some questions that commonly arise in a child’s mind like, “Where does all the money go?”
There are some things that especially stood out for me in this book. The beautiful and bright illustrations in the book stood out to me as an adult. I loved how the pictures were drawn. The characters, especially Mabel, looked so beautiful, and I liked the way the author described the line that was formed outside the bank. The author put the words “snaking line” in a curve-like fashion to show that the line was long and curvy like a snake. I personally liked that the author highlighted the way Mabel dressed up in professional attire to go to the bank. It teaches children when to take things seriously and when to look smart. Also, the creative name given to the savings account, SALLY THE SHEEP SAVINGS ACCOUNT, is sure to grab a child’s attention instantly. I hope banks adopt such creative names, so children may be excited about saving up even more. Lastly, the book served as a good educational and teaching resource for children, parents, and teachers to highlight the value of saving money and the role the bank plays in ensuring that your money is safe.
Overall, this is a great book and a good addition to a child’s library.
