Charlie Buys a Bike
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There are some things that we love,
and some things that we like.
Charlie likes a lot of things,
But she loves her purple bike.
When she saw it at the store
She asked her Mommy, “Can I buy?”
But with just a few dollars in her Piggy,
The price was way too high.
Mommy walked Charlie to the bank in town
And said, “If you save your money here,
You can buy the bike you love one day.
Charlie cheered, “I’ll have it by next year!”
Mommy said, “Just make a plan
If you really love this bike.
Because you can have the things you love
If you don’t buy everything you like.”
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About the Book
Charlie likes a lot of things. But when she sees a purple bike at the store, it is LOVE at first sight! Unfortunately, she doesn’t have enough money to buy the bike…yet
With guidance from her mom, Charlie learns how to save money so she can purchase the bike herself one day. But as she is about to discover, putting away money is easier said than done. Charlie must stay focused on her goal despite offers for ice cream, toys, and roller coaster rides. The question is: Does Charlie love the bike enough to come up with what she needs?
In this fun rhyming story, a little girl and her mom teach us a timeless lesson about saving money for important purchases.
About the Author
Kevin Janiec, CFP® is a father and a financial advisor from West Chester, Pennsylvania. You might even recognize some of his family members in this story. Kevin often uses creativity to help his children and his clients prioritize, plan for, and save towards the things that matter most. He hopes this book sparks fun and meaningful money conversations for young families.