Genre: Children's, business (Career, business) Selected for Vermont’s elementary school career/financial literacy curriculum. “5 stars. A clever storyteller … colorfully illustrated. … A very educational resource.” - Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite. A child with a knack for solving problems helps some hungry fish and finds a treasure. Illustrated Asian folk tale teaches the value of work and includes career and business ideas plus online resources. Young children will be … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Bridge of the Golden Wood: A Parable on How to Earn a Living by Karl Beckstrand
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Jinx Hamilton Box Set Books 1-6 by Juliette Harper
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