Economics for Kids
Economic Ways of Thinking 2 - Lessons from Fables & Fairy Tales
Published on 10. April 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-923431-09-6 (ISBN)
Description
The Bremen Town Musicians: Economic Ways of Thinking introduces children to the fundamentals of entrepreneurial thinking, teamwork, and creative problem-solving using the adventurous journey of four unlikely friends. As the animals join forces to find a new future, young readers learn how collaboration, courage, and thinking outside the box can lead to success in both life and business.
This delightful retelling of a classic fairy tale empowers children to explore new opportunities, value individual strengths, and discover how resourcefulness and partnership can create real-world solutions.Key Lessons:Teamwork Wins: Shows how working together-like the musicians scaring off thieves-creates strength through unity.
Venturing Out: Encourages kids to take initiative, explore new paths, and embrace change as a path to opportunity.
Solving Real Problems: Demonstrates how thoughtful planning and creativity help tackle everyday challenges.
Educational Purpose:
As the final installment in the Economics for Kids series, this story wraps up essential economic principles with a heartwarming narrative. Ideal for ages 6-12, it inspires kids to dream big, work collaboratively, and apply economic thinking to life's adventures.
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Series
Edition
Large type / large print edition
Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 to 12 years
Edition type
Large type / large print edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight
47 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-923431-09-6 (9781923431096)
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Dr Helen Hoang is an economist, educator, and best-selling children's author. She earned her PhD in Economics from the Australian National University (ANU) and holds three master's degrees in Economic Policy, Business Administration, and Development Studies from leading universities in Australia, Switzerland, and Vietnam. Her academic excellence was recognised through multiple scholarships during her postgraduate studies.Dr Hoang has worked extensively across economics, data analytics, and public policy. Her professional experience includes contributing to national datasets such as Health Expenditure Australia and Australian Child Well-being Data Assets, and supporting major research and policy initiatives featured in reports by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Her work bridges rigorous economic analysis with real-world social impact.She has also been involved in international development and governance reform projects, including a Swiss-funded initiative focused on public administration reform and grassroots democracy in Vietnam. Through collaborations with national institutions and universities, she helped design mechanisms to improve public service delivery, community participation, and agricultural innovation.Alongside her policy and research career, Dr Hoang is a strategic consultant and educator, delivering workshops on economics, entrepreneurship, and personal development for students, professionals, and organisations. Her work reflects a long-standing commitment to making complex economic ideas accessible and meaningful.Dr Hoang is the founder of Economics for Kids and MBA Kids, educational initiatives inspired by her love for her son and her belief that children deserve early access to economic thinking. She is the author of Economics for Kids Volumes 1 and 2-Amazon best sellers in children's economics-and the creator of Elfonomics: The Enchanted Christmas Adventures in Economics, a festive, story-driven book that blends Christmas magic with real-world economic lessons.Through her books and programs, Dr Hoang's mission is simple: to help children around the world grow into curious, ethical, and confident decision-makers-because even elves, and especially children, need economics.