A Credit Card Takes Charge

by Kimberly Wilson, Mark Hoffmann (Illustrator)

Overview

Goldie is the new card on the block, the diva who’s ready to shop ‘til she drops and always foots the bill for her friends.

When Penny, Bill, and the rest of the cash crew map their travel plans, Goldie won’t accept any penny-pinching. On her dime everything’s an upgrade: a road trip becomes a fancy flight, a packed picnic turns into decadent doughnuts, and birdwatching gets replaced by a full-blown safari.

Despite her friends’ warnings, it’s not long before Goldie starts to feel spent. Without the dough to back up her pile of purchases, Goldie’s heading toward a total swipe-out. She’ll have to take charge and pay for her mistakes if she wants to earn back her place in the wallet—and the trust of her friends.

Readers of all ages will love this playful, punny introduction to credit cards as they follow Goldie’s journey toward swiping smartly and discovering that there are some things money just can’t buy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781645678847
Publisher:	Page Street Publishing
Publication date:	10/01/2024
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.80(w) x 10.45(h) x 0.35(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Kimberly Wilson is the author of A Penny’s Worth, A Dollar’s Grand Dream, and A Credit Card Takes Charge. She drew inspiration for her latest book, Piggy Bank Saves the Day, from her childhood experiences saving for a pet lizard, a doll, and even a piccolo! She learned quickly that it takes patience, but saving always pays off. Kimberly and her family currently live in Charlotte, NC, one of the largest banking cities in the nation.

Mark Hoffmann thinks piggy banks are cool, but he’d prefer to have a real piggy instead, even though they don’t hold money and are much stinkier. In addition to illustrating children’s books, Mark also works as a college professor. He lives in Salem, New Hampshire.

Editorial Reviews

"Constant wordplay and puns lighten the sound lessons of this personified money drama. [...] An accurate and entertaining account of the pros and cons of wielding credit."

—Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2024-08-03
The newest addition to the wallet likes to shop till the other shoe drops.

Goldie the credit card has joined a family consisting of different kinds of money, and when she offers to bankroll an upcoming vacation, the coins and cash are thrilled. Goldie, who’s illustrated with the microchip and tap-to-pay symbol of modern credit cards, works fast! Even little Penny declares her generosity “magnifi-cent,” though Goldie has a tendency to upgrade their frugal travel plans at great cost. Bill cautions Goldie not to overspend, but she ends up maxing out her credit limit and wallowing in a sea of debt. Goldie takes responsibility and works extra hard to pay off her debt by the statement due date. She returns to the wallet to be used for planned, affordable expenses instead of luxurious splurges. The artwork fills each page with onomatopoeia as Goldie swipes and taps up a storm, along with images of the safari, cruise, and doughnuts she purchases. Constant wordplay and puns lighten the sound lessons of this personified money drama. The other wallet denizens encourage and embrace Goldie as she works toward debt relief, welcoming her back into the wallet with friendly forgiveness. Backmatter caps off the story, offering a timeline of the history of credit and charting the benefits of responsible credit card use alongside the pitfalls of excessive splurging.

An accurate and entertaining account of the pros and cons of wielding credit. (bibliography)(Informational picture book. 4-8)

Kirkus Reviews