As we look to the new year, many of us are evaluating or re-evaluating our finances.  Some may even have resolved to manage their finances better – to get out of debt, to save for the future, to give more, etc.  And many wish they’d started off more strongly, by having been taught sound money management principles in childhood.

Although the concept it contains is not a new one, Three Cups provides a whimsical approach to presenting the “three cups” concept to young children.  Aimed at children ages 4-8, it tells the story of a boy who received three cups for his birthday.  There was nothing “special” about the cups.  They were just cups from the family’s cupboard.  One was even chipped.  But these cups taught him the importance of dividing his income into three categories – money to give, money to save, and money to spend.

The book is filled with soft pastel (I think) illustrations, and is a very non-threatening way to introduce the concepts of budgeting, bank accounts, and interest.

At the very end, there’s a guide for parents who would like to implement these concepts with their children.

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Disclosure: Thanks to Tommy Nelson for providing the book that facilitated this review and graciously sponsoring a giveaway, as well.  As always, all opinions expressed here are entirely my own.