Amina Banana and the Formula for Making Money

Amina Banana and the Formula for Making Money is the third book in the engaging Amina Banana chapter book series by National Book Award-winning author Shifa Safadi.

Third-grader Amina Banana is learning that growing up comes with new responsibilities. When her family begins experiencing financial difficulties and her dad has to spend more time working, Amina is determined to find a way to help.

Using her maths skills, Amina comes up with her own formula for making money. From finding ways to make groceries more affordable to selling zaatar sandwiches, Amina tries different ideas to help her family through a difficult time.

But will Amina's money-making formula actually work?

With humour and heart, this relatable Muslim children's chapter book introduces young readers to ideas around money, saving, budgeting, family responsibility, problem-solving and entrepreneurship, while exploring the importance of helping those we love.

Why you'll love it

• 📚 Third book in the Amina Banana chapter book series
• 💰 Introduces children to age-appropriate ideas about money and saving
• 🧮 Shows how maths can be used to solve everyday problems
• 💡 Encourages problem-solving, creativity and entrepreneurial thinking
• ❤️ Explores family, responsibility and helping others during difficult times
• 🥙 Features Amina's attempt to make money by selling zaatar sandwiches
• ✨ Written by National Book Award-winning author Shifa Safadi
• 📖 A fun and relatable choice for Muslim children who enjoy chapter books

Perfect for: Muslim children who enjoy funny, relatable stories about school, family, friendship and growing responsibilities, while learning valuable lessons about money and problem-solving.