Tight Times
Tight Times is a story of a boy who lives with his parents in an apartment in New York City. The boy wants a dog but is told times are tight so the family cannot get one now. Soon, father loses his job and times are worse. When the boy finds a scraggly kitty, he is able to keep him and name him Dog.
Economic Concepts
- Economic Wants
- Decision-Making
- Income and Expenses
Grade Levels
- Primary (K-3)
- Intermediate (4-6)
Related Subjects
- U.S. History


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