The Penny Pot ~ Stuart J. Murphy

The Penny Pot

Written by Stuart J. Murphy
Illustrated by Lynne Cravath

This book is part of the Math Start Collection. It is a living math book about money, specifically counting coins. Jessie wants to get her face painted, but doesn’t have enough money. As her friends get their faces painted, they put their extra coins in the penny pot until there is enough money for Jessie to get her face painted as well. Read more >>

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Originally posted on April 30, 2021.

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