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Money Smarts picture book

Shovel Helpers on Maple Street

A read aloud picture book for kids ages 5 to 10 (Kindergarten to 5th Grade). Tap Read it to me and Buzzby the bee reads each page out loud, so early readers can follow along with the words.

A Buzzby StorybookShovel Helpers on Maple Street

Ages 5 to 10 Kindergarten to 5th Grade 10 pages Read aloud

The first pages

After a big snowfall in Ottawa, twins Kiran and Joy looked out at Maple Street. Every sidewalk was buried under soft white snow.

Mr. Chen next door was very old and walked with a cane. "His walk is covered," said Joy. "He might slip if he tries to shovel it himself."

What happens next? The rest of the story, every painted page and Buzzby's narration open with a free account.

Talk time questions

  • Why did the twins want to help Mr. Chen?
  • How did Kiran and Joy earn their toonies?
  • What is a helpful job you could do for a neighbor?

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