Big Money Lessons,
One Little Acorn at a Time
Warm, funny read-aloud picture books that plant real money and life lessons inside stories children ask for again and again. Follow Tomanji the squirrel and his friends through the seasons of Whispering Wood. Ages 3–7.
The Books
Each book plants one big idea about money — and each story stands on its own.
Tomanji and the Great Nut Expedition
Everyone laughed when Tomanji saved his acorns — until winter came. A warm story about saving, sharing, and being ready.
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Tomanji's Big Trade
The shiniest deal isn't always the best one. A warm, funny story about value, fair trades, and wants vs. needs.
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Tomanji and the News That Nobody Knew
To earn a special gift, Tomanji builds something the whole wood needs — the morning news. A story about solving real problems and working hard.
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Tomanji and the Leaky Nest
A little drip becomes a big problem. A cozy story about budgeting, priorities, and fixing little problems before they grow.
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Tomanji and the Hundred-Acorn Tree
How does one acorn become a hundred? A warm story about patience, growing, and how a little becomes a lot.
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Tomanji and the Longest Winter
When the longest winter comes, a little from everyone helps all. A heart-warming story about giving and community.
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Tomanji and the Whistle That Wasn't
Tomanji sets out to earn a treasure of his own. A warm, funny story about hard work and what things are really worth.
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Tomanji and the Borrowed Basket
He promised to bring it back good as new — then it broke. A warm story about borrowing, keeping promises, and making things right.
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Tomanji and the Hardest Word
To earn the little star-lantern he dreams of, Tomanji must do the scariest thing of all — ask. A warm story about courage, and learning that a “no” costs you nothing.
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The Journey Continues
Budgeting, earning, patience, borrowing, giving, prioritizing, and building something people need — one big idea at a time.
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