Oklahoma Author Releases New Book

“Nana’s 3 Jars: Giving Generously” teaches children the value of money and the importance of giving to others.

In a media-saturated world focused on having more, it’s sometimes difficult for adults to teach children about the value of money, especially at Christmas time. Commercials for new toys, video games and other merchandise can distract us from the real meaning of Christmas.

Without preaching, Christian author, syndicated columnist and inspirational speaker Carol Round has released the first in a series of three books to teach children about giving, saving and spending. “I wanted to use storytelling to engage children with parents and grandparents to understand the real value of money and its importance,” says Carol. “I chose ‘Nana’s 3 Jars’ to create a dialogue between children and adults. The first book in the series, ‘Giving Generously,’ focuses on giving. 

“Charlie and Emma, the young characters in the story, are excited because they’re headed to Nana’s home in the country for the day,” says Ms. Round. “Nana, who is known for her prize-winning recipes at the county fair each year, offers cookies and milk for a treat when they first arrive. As the youngsters eat their cookies, they notice three jars filled with coins on Nana’s countertop. Each jar has a different label – giving, saving and spending. When the sister and brother question Nana about the purpose of the jars, she explains each.

“In the first book,” Ms. Round adds, “the children learn about the joy of giving when they make chocolate chip cookies to hand out at a local veterans’ center. I’ve done this with my three grandchildren and they always love it – not only helping to make the cookies, but handing them out as well. We’ve also done this at local nursing homes, and I think my grandchildren are as excited and blessed as the veterans and residents of the facilities we visit.”

The book series was born out of her love of helping others and of teaching her grandchildren about giving, saving and spending. “I can recall my experiences as a child,” she adds, “when my sister and I would help our grandmother make jams and jellies. When finished, we could select our favorite and also give them away as gifts. I can also recall poking holes in the lids of empty jars and capturing fireflies. My sister and I would set them on the window sill at night to watch them glow. By mentioning this in the book, it brings back memories for adults who did this same thing. You don’t see as many fireflies today as you did when I grew up.”

“Giving Generously” is interactive and includes an original chocolate chip recipe in the back of the book as well as three labels – giving, saving and spending – so children can make cookies to hand out and start putting coins in their own jars.

To purchase a copy of “Nana’s 3 Jars: Giving Generously,” contact the author at eat0@eau0eav0eaw0. The book is also available on Amazon.com. Ms. Round resides in Claremore and is also available to speak in elementary classrooms and to other children’s groups.

For more information, contact

Carol Round 

(918) 540-4282

www.carolaround.com