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In the fourth book in the Hidden Treasures series, lovable young twins Anthony and Mia discover that getting their hands on the exciting skateboards they''ve set their hearts on is not going to be quite as easy as they first thought...You see, as Dad patiently explains:"We get things we need from stores - everything from skateboards to clothes and the foodwe eat. When we buy these things, we have to give money to the storekeeper."It all sounds pretty straightforward, except for one small problem. Anthony and Mia don''t have a dollar between them! Undaunted, our young heroes roll up their sleeves and set about earning the money they need. Luckily, their neighbor, Louise has plenty of jobs that need doing and the children soon find themselves busy planting flowers, sweeping paths, raking leaves, pet-sitting, car washing and even painting a fence.Of course, as the money grows so does the temptation to spend it. After all, who wants money burning a hole in their pocket when there is so much tasty candy waiting to be bought and eaten? Luckily, Dad is on hand to explain the importance of saving for what you want and that a skateboard tomorrow beats candy today.The twins even learn about how Dad''s paycheck works when he disappoints them by taking a few dollars from their savings to pay for all the cleaning materials they use. Annoyed at first, they soon calm down when Dad patiently explains that he and everyone else has to give up part of their earnings every month to help pay for everything from schools to fire trucks.As the story continues, the role of money and the skills needed to look after it are explained through simple, everyday examples that even very young children can understand. After earning, saving and taxation, the children learn about spending within their means and avoiding debt when faced of a bewildering choice of skateboards in the local store.Leaving the store with their brand new skateboards tucked under their arms, the children find they have money left over, so Dad takes the opportunity of showing them how to make their savings grow and the satisfaction to be had from donating to charity.By the time the children are back at home and happily skating along the sidewalk, they and the reader have learned another of life''s important lessons; that working hard and taking care of your money helps you to get what you really want; in Antony and Mia''s case two bright blue skateboards decorated with cool lightning streaks!If you enjoy reading this book with your child, why not check out the other books in the Hidden Treasures series? Through sharing in the adventures of Anthony and Mia and their family, each book in the series focuses on one important life lesson: from money to family and from courage to kindness and health.

"Families always love each other, whatever happens."Fun-loving twins, Anthony and Mia, continue to discover hidden treasures where they least expect them - this time right inside their own home! Who needs pirate treasure maps and dangerous voyages to far flung desert islands? In this third book in the Hidden Treasures series, our two young heroes find something far more valuable - the love that surrounds them every day.The story begins with the twins tearing downstairs, full of excitement about their upcoming school trip to the local museum. Their happiness soon vanishes, however, when their over-excitement leads to their breaking the rules and smashing a valuable vase. They know they are in big trouble and it will get a lot worse if Mom and Dad find out!As most young children would be tempted to do, Anthony and Mia decide that the best course of action is to hide their mistake from Mom and Dad. The truth comes out in the end, though, as it always does and - much to the twins' surprise - that's when things start to get a lot better; not worse.Through the trials and tribulations of a typical day, the twins come to realize that Mom and Dad, their sisters and their older brother are always there for them, no matter what happens. They may get told off by their parents now and then and there aren't many their siblings who don't quarrel occasionally but, when it comes to the crunch, families surround each other with love and make each other's world a richer, safer and happier place to be. "You see," said Mom. "We talk, and we help each other, and we are always, always there for each other." Most importantly, by the end of the story, the twins have learned that happy families don't just happen. It can be easy to take the people we see every day for granted but, with a little effort and understanding, even the smallest members of the team have so much to offer. The twins learn that a simple thank you to Grandma can turn her day into something special; that a smile can heal a hurt; and that sharing a problem can shrink it right down. Our Very Special Family presents the reader with another charming story in The Hidden Treasures series. Once again, the reader will be enchanted by following the adventures of our two loveable young friends. This delightful tale will show the reader just how wonderful it is to be part of a loving family. They will also see that they are an important part of their family and that they can bring happiness to those around them by showing their love in simple, everyday ways and learning to trust the people they share their lives with. Best of all, it does this through engaging the child's imagination as there's no better way to learn important lessons about life than thru that most joyful of occasions - story time with Mom and Dad!