Where Did My Money Go? is Book 3 of the Adventures with Dillon the Rabbit and the Maplewood Friends series — a children's book that tackles one of the most important and least taught childhood skills: financial literacy.
When Dillon earns 5 gold coins he faces his biggest challenge yet — what to do with them. Spend them all now on something fun? Save them for something he really wants? Share some with a friend in need? Through Dillon's journey across Maplewood, he discovers that gold coins are a tool — and like all tools, they work best when we use them thoughtfully, intentionally, and with a generous heart.
This printable Parent Discussion Guide is designed to help parents, caregivers, and educators go deeper with the young readers in their lives — opening meaningful, age-appropriate conversations about money, saving, spending, sharing, and making smart choices that build a lifetime of financial confidence.
Created by a children's book author who believes that financial literacy is one of the greatest gifts we can give a child early — every question, activity, and tip in this guide was written with one goal: giving children the language and tools to have a healthy relationship with money from the very beginning.
6 thoughtfully crafted sections:
💰 What Is Money & Where Does It Come From? — 5 discussion questions building a foundational understanding of money, earning, and value. Includes the Gold Coin Count activity.
🌟 Needs vs. Wants — 5 questions introducing one of the most foundational financial literacy concepts in a concrete, age-appropriate way. Includes the Needs & Wants Sort activity.
🏦 Saving, Spending & Sharing — 5 questions introducing the three core pillars of healthy money management in a simple and memorable way. Includes the 3 Jars activity.
🎯 Goals & Making Smart Choices — 5 questions teaching children to connect money to goals and make thoughtful, intentional decisions. Includes the Savings Goal Chart activity.
🐰 What Would Dillon Do? — 4 real life financial scenarios following Dillon's full arc from impulse spending to intentional saving, designed for children to practice applying the book's lessons.
✨ Daily Affirmations with Dillon — 7 affirmations about money, saving, and smart choices — perfect for morning routines or any time a money moment comes up in daily life.
Plus:
A heartfelt note written specifically for the grown-ups
Conversation tips for every single discussion question
Simple, no-prep activities the whole family can do together
This guide is perfect for:
Parents who want to start financial literacy conversations early and make them feel natural
Grandparents and caregivers who read together with young ones
Teachers and school counselors looking for social-emotional and financial learning tools
Child therapists seeking accessible, story-based conversation starters around money and values
Anyone who wants to give a child a head start on one of life's most important skill sets
This guide is Book 3 in a series of three discussion guides tied to the Adventures with Dillon the Rabbit and the Maplewood Friends books:
📖 Book 1 — Where Is My Happiness? — Mental health, emotions & coping skills (Available now) 📖 Book 2 — Where Did My Friend Go? — Jealousy, friendship & navigating emotions (Available June 1, 2026) 📖 Book 3 — Where Did My Money Go? — Financial literacy, saving & smart choices (You are here!)
💛 Grab all three as a Complete Series Bundle and save!
Instant download — printable PDF
Print at home on standard letter size paper
Designed to be used alongside Where Did My Money Go? Book 3
For children ages 4–10
I started this series because I believe the conversations we have with children early shape everything that comes after. Financial literacy is one of the topics I wish someone had introduced to me as a child — not as a lesson, but as a story. A character I loved, in a world that felt safe, showing me that money is something I can understand and manage and use for good. That is exactly what Dillon's 5 gold coins are for. I hope this guide helps you start that conversation with the child you love. 💛
— Bobby, creator of Adventures with Dillon the Rabbit
Where Did My Money Go? is Book 3 of the Adventures with Dillon the Rabbit and the Maplewood Friends series — a children's book that tackles one of the most important and least taught childhood skills: financial literacy.
When Dillon earns 5 gold coins he faces his biggest challenge yet — what to do with them. Spend them all now on something fun? Save them for something he really wants? Share some with a friend in need? Through Dillon's journey across Maplewood, he discovers that gold coins are a tool — and like all tools, they work best when we use them thoughtfully, intentionally, and with a generous heart.
This printable Parent Discussion Guide is designed to help parents, caregivers, and educators go deeper with the young readers in their lives — opening meaningful, age-appropriate conversations about money, saving, spending, sharing, and making smart choices that build a lifetime of financial confidence.
Created by a children's book author who believes that financial literacy is one of the greatest gifts we can give a child early — every question, activity, and tip in this guide was written with one goal: giving children the language and tools to have a healthy relationship with money from the very beginning.
6 thoughtfully crafted sections:
💰 What Is Money & Where Does It Come From? — 5 discussion questions building a foundational understanding of money, earning, and value. Includes the Gold Coin Count activity.
🌟 Needs vs. Wants — 5 questions introducing one of the most foundational financial literacy concepts in a concrete, age-appropriate way. Includes the Needs & Wants Sort activity.
🏦 Saving, Spending & Sharing — 5 questions introducing the three core pillars of healthy money management in a simple and memorable way. Includes the 3 Jars activity.
🎯 Goals & Making Smart Choices — 5 questions teaching children to connect money to goals and make thoughtful, intentional decisions. Includes the Savings Goal Chart activity.
🐰 What Would Dillon Do? — 4 real life financial scenarios following Dillon's full arc from impulse spending to intentional saving, designed for children to practice applying the book's lessons.
✨ Daily Affirmations with Dillon — 7 affirmations about money, saving, and smart choices — perfect for morning routines or any time a money moment comes up in daily life.
Plus:
A heartfelt note written specifically for the grown-ups
Conversation tips for every single discussion question
Simple, no-prep activities the whole family can do together
This guide is perfect for:
Parents who want to start financial literacy conversations early and make them feel natural
Grandparents and caregivers who read together with young ones
Teachers and school counselors looking for social-emotional and financial learning tools
Child therapists seeking accessible, story-based conversation starters around money and values
Anyone who wants to give a child a head start on one of life's most important skill sets
This guide is Book 3 in a series of three discussion guides tied to the Adventures with Dillon the Rabbit and the Maplewood Friends books:
📖 Book 1 — Where Is My Happiness? — Mental health, emotions & coping skills (Available now) 📖 Book 2 — Where Did My Friend Go? — Jealousy, friendship & navigating emotions (Available June 1, 2026) 📖 Book 3 — Where Did My Money Go? — Financial literacy, saving & smart choices (You are here!)
💛 Grab all three as a Complete Series Bundle and save!
Instant download — printable PDF
Print at home on standard letter size paper
Designed to be used alongside Where Did My Money Go? Book 3
For children ages 4–10
I started this series because I believe the conversations we have with children early shape everything that comes after. Financial literacy is one of the topics I wish someone had introduced to me as a child — not as a lesson, but as a story. A character I loved, in a world that felt safe, showing me that money is something I can understand and manage and use for good. That is exactly what Dillon's 5 gold coins are for. I hope this guide helps you start that conversation with the child you love. 💛
— Bobby, creator of Adventures with Dillon the Rabbit
