Review: Early lessons for children on the importance of investing
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 3, 2013
Israeli Author Yael Aharoni, ably assisted by illustrator Joyeeta Neogi have produced a book that more than entertains: it teaches. Aharoni is well regarded as a story teller - her other books include BETTY'S DREAM PARTY, KAREN'S COLORFUL TRIP, LUCKY THE FORGETFUL PUPPY,  and others - and she usually is close to the top of best sellers for children's books.This little story concerns a wealthy and clever lord who knowing a holiday is coming, orders a special hat to be made by the best tailor in town so that all the people will appreciate him. The hat the tailor makes is a success, he sells it to the lord for 2 gold coins, and the tailor asks the lord to buy his hat made the previous year - for 1 gold coin. At holiday the people all admire the tailor in his `used' hat and are amazed with the luxury of the new hat the lord sports. From both sides of the hat buying and trading for gold, both men demonstrate the moral, `Sometimes it is worth investing a little more money to enjoy a new hat every year.'The story is brief, beautifully illustrated and written, and encourages children to invest in their futures. A clever little business AND philosophy lesson! Grady Harp, August 13