Arthur’s Pet Business
Marc Tolon Brown; Joy Street Books 1990
Arthur wants to have his own puppy. To prove to his parents that he’s responsible, Arthur opens a pet sitting business. Business is very good; Arthur earns a profit as well as gains a pet through one of his clients.
Economic Concepts
- Specialization
- Entrepreneurs
- Profit
- Goods and Services
- Costs and Benefits
Grade Levels
- Primary (K-3)
Related Subjects
- Entrepreneurship
Book entry from kidseconbooks.com
Teacher Tips for Using this Book
Online Lesson, Arthur’s Pet Business, from Kids Econ Books:
http://kidseconbooks.com/html/arthur_s_pet_business.html
Students read the book and discuss the economics concepts through a set of questions and answers.


This is a delightful book with many economic concepts and humorous illustrations.