As you read the story stop and have the students calculate how much money the pigs accumulate. Have the students select items from the real menus for the pig family. After solving their problem continue reading the book and have them solve how much the pigs spent at the Enchanted Enchilada. They can also solve how much money they have left. Have the students calculate the change the pigs would get back from their menu search.
Students can use calculators to check their answers.
Other Money Books Axelrod, Amy. Pigs Will Be Pigs Hoban, Tana. The Monster Money Book Maestro, Betsy. The Story of Money Merrill, Jean. The Toothpaste Millionaire Schwartz, David.