How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?

Iza Trapani; Whispering Coyote Press 1997

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A boy really wants a special dog in the pet store window, but he does not have enough money. He attempts to earn the money needed, but spends his own money on his family members instead. Luckily, his family surprises him with the dog as a gift.

Economic Concepts

Economic Wants
Goods
Consumers
Money
Price
Scarcity
Profit
Demand
Saving
Spending
Opportunity Costs
Complements
Natural Resource

Grade Levels

Primary (K-3)

Related Subjects

Math
Music
Personal Finance

Teacher Tips for Using this Book

from Econ Ed

Description of Lesson 8, How Much is That Doggie in the Window?

from Personal Finance and Children’s Literature:

Students explore decision-making, opportunity cost, spending and saving, through the boy’s difficulties in getting the dog he wants.

from Econ Ed

Description of Lesson 9, We Decide to Spend, from Pocket Power
(to be used with How Much is that Doggie in the Window)
Students experience spending money in exchange for goods and services when they use dimes to become consumers at a school carnival.