Amina Banana and the Formula for Making Money

In this charming and heartfelt story, Amina discovers that making money isn’t just about numbers—it’s about creativity, effort, and believing in yourself. When she decides to start her own project, Amina learns how to turn a simple idea into an opportunity, all while navigating emotions like excitement, uncertainty, and the pride that comes from accomplishing something on her own. With warm illustrations and an engaging narrative, the book introduces children to basic financial literacy, problem-solving, and responsibility. It also celebrates the importance of family support, empathy, and positive relationships, showing how dreams can grow when shared with the people around us. Recommended for children ages 6 to 10, this book is an excellent educational resource for families and classrooms, especially valuable as a bilingual tool or as a way to spark conversations about money, creativity, and entrepreneurship.

Publishing Details

Author : Shifa Saltagi Safadi

Illustrator : Aaliya Jaleel

Author Nationality : Syria

Physical Details

Type of Book: Chapter

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 128

Size: 5 x 7.75 in

Year Published: 2026

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 3rd

Genre: Fiction

Theme: Numbers, Social Studies