This beautiful, new hardback version is only available from the publisher here & fulfilled by Amazon; this new new version of Spending Success is a beautiful color storybook for ages 7-12. Engaging original color illustrations bring this fictional story to life.There are so many things kids want to buy, but they cannot afford them all! Spending Success is a story about Chelsea and Jack"s great success with financial priority setting, against a backdrop of peer pressure and media influence. A book in the series "Marvels of Money ... for kids"; richly illustrated, engaging and practical stories for young readers about the fundamentals of money. This book supports emerging educational (K-5) learning standards, integrating "life skills" and "reasoning skills" into the fictional but realistic financial literacy story. Includes essential financial words, which are highlighted throughout each story and then defined in a glossary along with summary concepts at the end of each story. 3rd-6th grade level readers will find the 2,500 word story and numerical examples great for reading, mathematics, social sciences and financial literacy! Younger (K-2) readers may skim the concepts in a picture book manner, as there are incredible illustrations on each page. Great real-along and discussion books! Messages to last a lifetime.This book was recently distributed by the Oregon State Treasurer to every elementary school in the state of Oregon. This hardback is built to last with "library stitched binding" and great construction.