Penny the Pelican Plans Ahead: A Tale of Saving Smart and Planning Ahead - Hardcover

by Alexandra Bono (Author)

Penny the Pelican Plans Ahead is an award-winning financial literacy picture book that helps children ages 3-6 learn how to save, plan ahead, and make thoughtful money choices.

Through joyful storytelling and playful rhymes, young readers follow Penny as she discovers that small actions-saving a little at a time, preparing for tomorrow, and helping her family-can make a big difference. With bright, engaging illustrations and heartwarming moments, this bestselling children's book introduces essential money concepts in a way that feels simple, relatable, and fun.

Perfect for families searching for financial literacy for kids and uplifting children's books about money, Penny turns big ideas into joyful, easy-to-understand lessons.

Why Families and Classrooms Love It

• Memorable lessons that stick- Money concepts come to life through real-world, scenario-based storytelling that children understand.
• A beautifully illustrated rhyming story- Vibrant artwork and lyrical text make financial lessons feel warm, engaging, and accessible.
• Loved at home and in school- Used in classrooms and bedtime routines to help children build confidence with saving and goal setting.

Award-Winning and Best-Selling

Penny the Pelican Plans Ahead is a #1 Best Seller in multiple children's categories and has been deatured by Real Simple, The Everymom, and Jump$tart Clearinghouse-trusted voices in family learning and financial literacy.

About the Author

Created by Alexandra Bono, financial expert, educator, and founder of Pelican Invests, this story was inspired by a mission to help families build strong financial foundations together.

Pelican Invests is a mission-driven education platform helping families and schools teach financial literacy through stories, games, and hands-on learning-making money lessons practical, empowering, and joyful.