What Are Coins? by Blake Teichmeier | Softcover | GreatCents

Introduce young learners to the fascinating world of money with What Are Coins? by Blake Teichmeier. This fun and engaging children's book explains what coins are, where they come from, and how they are used in everyday life through simple language, colorful illustrations, and interactive questions.

Designed for early learners, What Are Coins? helps children build a strong foundation in financial literacy while encouraging curiosity and confidence. Whether read at home or in the classroom, this approachable guide makes learning about money enjoyable and helps children begin their financial journey one coin at a time.

Product Highlights

• Introduces children to the basics of coins and money
• Explains what coins are, where they come from, and how they are used
• Written in simple, easy-to-understand language for young readers
• Features engaging illustrations and interactive learning opportunities
• Encourages early financial literacy, curiosity, and confidence
• Ideal for classrooms, homeschool, libraries, and family reading
• Written and illustrated by educator Blake Teichmeier

About the Author

Blake Teichmeier has taught personal finance for more than a decade at Walnut Middle School in Grand Island, Nebraska. A national presenter and advocate for financial literacy, he combines engaging storytelling with social-emotional learning to make money management concepts fun, practical, and memorable for young readers.

GreatCents is dedicated to making financial literacy engaging, accessible, and meaningful for learners of all ages. Through innovative books, classroom resources, and interactive learning experiences, GreatCents helps students build confidence in essential money skills such as budgeting, saving, spending wisely, and planning for the future. Created by educator and financial literacy advocate Blake Teichmeier, GreatCents combines storytelling with real-world lessons to inspire lifelong financial success and empower the next generation to make smart financial decisions. Based in Grand Island, Nebraska.