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Learning the rhythm of money starts with a story.

Bella is a ballerina who learns patience, balance, and growth—one graceful step at a time. Explore the books, download free activities, and bring Bella to your classroom.

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What makes Bella different

Money talk without fear, pressure, or jargon—taught through movement, rhythm, and repetition.

  • Gentle lessons that grow with kids
  • Built for bedtime, classrooms, and libraries
  • Encourages patience, balance, and confidence

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The Bella Philosophy

Financial literacy doesn't start with dollars—it starts with patience, practice, and understanding that growth takes time. Through Bella's journey as a ballerina, children learn:

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Patience

Good things take time—whether learning a pirouette or saving for something special

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Balance

Making choices between what we want now and what we're saving for

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Growth

Watching small efforts add up over time, just like practice at the barre

Perfect for:

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Bedtime Reading

Gentle, rhythmic stories perfect for winding down

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K–2 Classrooms

Read-aloud friendly with discussion guides

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Family Conversations

Start money talks without the awkwardness

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Libraries

Fills a gap in early financial literacy

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