Leo has his heart set on a kite. With his friend Tonko and three little jars, he discovers how everyday choices can bring a big wish closer.
There is room for an ice cream, too. Because learning about money can be about little joys, patience, and figuring things out together.
“Every coin can have a job.”
Tonko, in the story
THREE JARS. A WORLD OF LITTLE CHOICES.
Spend
For little joys today.
Save
For a wish worth waiting for.
Grow
For something much later.
BETWEEN THE COVERS
Come a little closer.
Soft watercolor illustrations, a story to share, and simple activities to make the ideas your own.
Tap a page to read it up close.
01
Meet the three jars
A simple idea, brought to life.
02
Little steps add up
Watch a big wish get closer.
03
Count along together
Time makes room for little savings.
04
A dream takes flight
A little patience. A wonderful moment.
MADE FOR YOUR TIME TOGETHER
One more page.
One more good question.
Read aloud. Count the coins. Talk about what you would choose. The last pages invite your child to draw a wish and make a first little savings plan.
36
full-color pages
5–8
years, with a grown-up
8.25″
square paperback
A few things to know.
Which language is the book in?+
This paperback edition is in English. The pages shown here are taken from that edition.
Who is it for?+
The story is designed for ages 5–8, with a grown-up to read, count, and talk with. Younger children can enjoy the illustrations together; older children can explore the choices and activities.
Do we need the TONKO app?+
The book is a complete story on its own. If you also use TONKO, the familiar Spend, Save and Grow jars can help connect storytime with your family's pocket-money routine.
Where do I buy it?+
The paperback is sold through Amazon. We suggest Amazon.de for visitors in Europe and Amazon.com elsewhere; you can change the store above. Amazon shows the current price, stock and delivery options for your address.
TONKO STORIES · BOOK 01
A little room
for a big dream.
Bring Leo and Tonko to your bookshelf. Then see where the conversation takes you.