Arthur’s Funny Money
Lillian Hoban; HarperTrophy 1984
In Arthur’s Funny Money, Violet has problems with numbers and Arthur has no money, so they go into business together. They use advertising to promote their business and solve their problems. They earn enough money and have some left over for licorice twists for both of them.
Economic Concepts
- Basic Economic Questions
- Services
Grade Levels
- Primary (K-3)
Related Subjects
- Entrepreneurship


Description of Lesson 1, Arthur’s Funny Money
from Economics and Children’s Literature:
Students explore the basic economics questions and try to come up with a Slogan for Arthur’s business.