BOILING SPRINGS, Pa. - April 14, 2016 - PRLog -- A recent study by the Organization for Economic Co‑operation and Development, published in Time, found that "more than one in six U.S. teens are unable to make simple, everyday choices about spending, and only one in ten can solve complex financial tasks." Pennsylvania publisher Tremendous Leadership has recruited some top dogs to help teach these essential skills to America's youth.
The new full-color children's book Boxcar Indy Goes to Doggy World uses fun canine characters to teach basic financial concepts like earning, saving, deferred gratification, and decision-making. "Many schools don't have the time and resources to emphasize the teaching of financial literacy skills and our kids grow up lacking the foundation that enables them to build a future free of debt and worry," says author Tracey C. Jones. "We hope to introduce some of these ideas and help children build a solid understanding of simple financial concepts."
The new book uses a novel approach to get the message across. "A dog named Boxcar Indy wants to take a trip to Doggy World amusement park," Tracey continues. "To take that trip he has to earn $1,000. In 32 illustrated east-to-read pages Indy learns how to set a goal, how to earn and save money, and even how to resist the temptation to buy silly toys that don't match his goal."
Ms. Jones and the real Boxcar Indy, a four-year-old Corgi-Australian Shepherd mix, regularly bring their message to schools, libraries, and non-profit organizations. "We like to get out with the kids and read the book in person," says Tracey. "They love meeting the real Indy. He sits by my side and we read the book together. It's a blast, the kids love it, and they come away with important knowledge that will help put them on the path to success."
The real Boxcar Indy simply says Woof.
Boxcar Indy Goes to Doggy World, published April 2016, is the sequel to 2014's Boxcar Indy: A Square Dog in a Round World. Learn more at www.4LeggedLeadership.com.
ABOUT TRACEY C. JONES
US Air Force veteran, entrepreneur, speaker, and author Tracey C. Jones brings a wealth of real-world experience and wisdom to every project she undertakes. Boxcar Indy Goes to Doggy World is her sixth book, and her third for children.
ABOUT TREMENDOUS LEADERSHIP
Founded in 1965 as Executive Books by legendary speaker Charlie "Tremendous" Jones, Tremendous Leadership is a premier source of curated leadership resources.
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