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The Big Read Comes to the Fox Cities: A MoneySmart Event Designed to Reach Children

October 6, 2009

For Immediate Release
Contact: Mary Beth Tomsyck
Phone: 920-830-7200
E-mail: marybeth.tomsyck@communityfirstcu.org

Book Review
By Jennifer Nummerdor
Manager at Barnes & Noble

Trouble With Money
The Berenstain Bears are back with another important lesson to learn!  Brother & Sister Bear love spending the money they get from friends and family at the Bear County Mall, but when they waste all of their pennies on an arcade game Papa Bear decides it is time for them to understand the value of money.  As expected, this adventure with the Berenstain Bears seamless weaves important lessons into a fun story for big and little kids.  Children will learn the importance of working hard to earn their money, to save what they earn, and to be generous toward others.  The best part of this story is the opportunity for families to talk about and teach smart money habits.

Benny’s Pennies
Benny has five pennies and each family member wants him to spend them on something different:  something beautiful, something to good to eat, and something to wear.  Will he be able to find a gift for everyone?  Children will love the rhythmic refrain as Benny sets out with his brand new pennies to buy something special from each of his neighbors.  The “cut-paper collage” illustrations are a unique addition to the story, adding a textural, 3-D effect.  Benny’s generosity sets wonderful example for young children making this a great read-aloud for parents who want to start talking to their children about money.

 

The Big Read
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009
Every child who RSVPs will receive one of the free books listed above, depending on their age. To register please call the Appleton Public Library at (920) 832-6173. Story time will begin at 10:15 a.m. for children ages 5 and under and then at 11:15 a.m. for children ages 6 and up. Adult must attend with their child. Seating is limited by location. Sign up today!
 
Participating Locations                      
Appleton Public Library                       
Black Creek Public Library                              
Menasha Public Library                                 
New London Public Library                              
Kimberly Public Library                                  
Kaukauna Public Library                                
Neenah-Menasha YMCA

Other Times and Locations
2:15 p.m. – Barnes & Noble-Appleton
3:15 pm Barnes & Noble-Appleton Ages 5 and under
Kermis Dutch Festival Ages 5 and under      
9 a.m. – Little Chute Civic Center
Kermis Dutch Festival Ages 6 and older    
10 a.m. – Little Chute Civic Center    
   
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Contact Information:
Mary Beth Tomsyck

Community First Credit Union
920-830-7200
marybeth.tomsyck@communityfirstcu.org