James Teen · Books for curious families
Big discoveries.
Little everyday moments.
Books and activities for learning through play, growing with confidence, and finding more ways to connect.
In the spotlight: James Teen’s latest book
Find your next shared discovery
Play with purpose.
Turn questions about money into hands-on family activities with Ready 2 Play.
Make room to connect.
Draw, journal, and share a little more with the people who matter most.
Grow with support.
Open the door to conversations about body changes, feelings, and friendships.
Meet the books
A place to begin.
Investing · Latest book
Ready 2 Play
Bring money conversations to the table with a hands-on investing simulator. Explore budgeting, investing, and negotiation through screen-free play.
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Growing up
What’s Happening? Puberty Book
An approachable guide to body changes, feelings, confidence, friendships, and healthy relationships.
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Family connection
Just Between You & Me
A shared journal with space to write separately and build conversations together.
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Ideas for Growing Together
Simple activities, meaningful conversations, and little discoveries to share with your child.
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Spend, Save, Give: A Three-Jar Money Activity for Kids
Read the activity →: Spend, Save, Give: A Three-Jar Money Activity for KidsUse three containers to explore everyday money choices, try a simple dollar example, and make a…
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Allowance, Chores, or Both? Choosing a Family Money System
Read the activity →: Allowance, Chores, or Both? Choosing a Family Money SystemCompare allowance, paid projects, and a mix of both. Choose a manageable family routine with clear…
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A Five-Minute Family Money Check-In
Read the activity →: A Five-Minute Family Money Check-InTry five simple questions to review your child’s money choices, check a goal, and choose one…
Start with something small
A printable.
A conversation.
A new idea.
Explore resources for family activities, learning at home, money skills, and conversations about growing up.
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A familiar face. A curious spirit.
Meet James.
Your illustrated companion for big questions and little discoveries.
James is the friendly face of James Teen: ready with a notebook, a new idea, and a little encouragement to give things a try.
Behind the books is a simple hope: to help families find more moments to draw, talk, laugh, and learn together. A page is only the beginning. What you do with it is the good part.
The story behind the books →On my desk right now · In development
A little peek at what’s next.
The next Ready 2 Play adventure is taking shape: four weeks of real-world money missions, family conversations, and choices children can make for themselves.
The adventure happens offline.
Choose a mission. Agree on a reward. Do the work. Then decide what to spend, save, or give. Printable Star-Dollars make the learning hands-on.
A simple companion for parents.
Money HQ is being developed alongside the book to help families track missions, balances, and savings goals. The real discoveries still happen away from the screen.
Work in progress — details may evolve as the book and companion are refined.