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Meet the author

Sarah Hasen

The storyteller behind The Little Minds Collection

“Big understanding can begin with one little story.”

Familiar adventures. Curious characters. Big questions made a little easier to explore.

Meet the author behind five stories that help families start talking about money, one little discovery at a time.

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Why these stories exist

Little questions.
Meaningful conversations.

Money is part of everyday life. Children see us shop, pay with cards, and make choices about what to buy. Those little moments can lead to some pretty big questions.

I created The Little Minds Collection to give families a warm, simple place to begin answering them. Through familiar adventures and lovable characters, I wanted to make ideas like earning, spending, needs, and wants easier for little minds to explore.

My hope is that these stories spark conversations that continue long after the last page. A question at the grocery store. A decision about saving. A little more understanding of the world around them.

Most of all, I want children to feel comfortable asking questions—and families to enjoy discovering the answers together.

With love, Sarah

The Little Minds Collection

Five books. A world of little discoveries.

Follow Nibbles and friends as everyday adventures open the door to conversations about how money works.

Sample pages from What Is Money?

Book 01 · Money

What Is Money?

A muddy bike and a first dollar turn a little adventure into a conversation about earning.

Keep the conversation going

“What are some ways people earn money?”

Sample pages from Needs and Wants

Book 02 · Choices

Needs & Wants

Packing for camp gives Nibbles a chance to discover the difference between what he needs and what he would love to bring along.

Keep the conversation going

“What would you need to pack for an adventure?”

Sample pages from What Is a Credit Card?

Book 03 · Borrowing

What Is a Credit Card?

A trip to the mall introduces Nibbles to borrowing—and the promise to pay it back.

Keep the conversation going

“What does it mean to borrow something?”

Sample pages from What Is Supply and Demand?

Book 04 · Prices

What Is Supply and Demand?

Sunny helps Nibbles explore what can happen when there are only a few treats—and a crowd hoping to enjoy them.

Keep the conversation going

“What happens when everyone wants the same thing?”

Sample pages from What Is Inflation?

Book 05 · Planning

What Is Inflation?

When a picnic costs more than expected, Nibbles and Pip find a creative way to make their plan work.

Keep the conversation going

“How could we change a plan when things cost more?”

Made for shared discoveries

Bring the story into everyday life.

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Start with a story

Choose a book and follow the adventure together. Leave room for questions along the way.

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Make a little connection

Talk about a shopping trip, something your child wants, or a choice your family makes.

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Keep the curiosity going

Revisit a favorite page when a new question comes up. There is always something else to discover.

From our bookshelf to yours

The next little discovery starts together.

Explore five adventures that turn big money questions into moments you can share.

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