Daisy Bubble: A Price Crash on Galapagos

by Sheila Bair, Amy Zhing (Illustrator)

Animals hoping to make an easy profit on a price bubble find out what happens when supply catches up to demand. After Arlene the giant tortoise walks down the aisle wearing a crown of daisies, everyone wants some of the beautiful blooms for themselves. Florists sell out quickly, but Sly Seal has a daisy stash that allows him to drive up the price. Soon his customers start buying flowers from each other at even higher markups, hoping to sell them later for a profit. By the time word spreads that more daisies are on the way, this bubble is ready to burst.

Genres: Money

32 pages, Hardcover

Published October 5, 2023

Reviews

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a great book to learn more about bubbles in the economy. It does have some advance vocabulary that little kids might not understand.

[Nanny Miss Monique · Rating 5 out of 5]

On the island of Galapagos, the unique native animals celebrate the marriage of two giant turtles. They are also excited about the bride’s beautiful arrangement of daisies, so much so that they all want to buy the bright flowers for themselves. Little do they know, an opportunistic seal has cornered the market, sending daisy prices sky high! There will be a mad dash to purchase the last remaining daisies, but when a new crop becomes available, a lesson will be learned by all about supply and demand in the children’s book “Daisy Bubble: A Price Crash on Galapagos” (Albert Whitman).

Written by financial advocate Sheila Bair, this is an adorable rhyming story that will really catch your little one’s attention. There aren’t many kids books that speak on the value of money, and even fewer that help them learn about economics. The story itself is a parable for the ages, which will keep your little one engaged enough to ask questions and look for real world examples. Artist Amy Zhing keeps the energy high with bright, colorful depictions of the island and its charming animal inhabitants, from the land, the sky, and the sea.

[Barbara Waloven · Rating 5 out of 5]

You might think that this book is only good for reading to your toddler. The drawings are bright, cheerful, and fun; they brought a smile to my face. Plus the text rhymes in a lyrical way. However, there is a huge learning opportunity here for all ages. As the book says, some bubbles are fun…bubble gum, bubble tea, and who doesn’t love popping bubble wrap?! But there are bubbles that are not so fun…like market bubbles and housing bubbles. This lyrical and colorful story (that’s full of fun looking animals) gives and has a lesson on buying and selling that shouldn’t be wasted on just our young ‘uns. Great read!

[Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

We need more opportunities to reach kids who will soon join the marketplace. As well as their parents and relatives. Having discretionary income is a good way for kids to feel empowered . But dragons lurk. As well as scammers. Ms. Bairs books are needed to help kids navigate the real world. I recommend highly

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[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think every child should read this book! Incredibly easy and efficient way to explain supply and demand and the cause of price bubbles!

[Virginia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks to the author and publisher for a gifted copy.