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Hongleebooks Game Journey From Books to Games: A New Creative Journey We began with stories on the page. Now, we are taking those stories into small, playful worlds that people can move, touch, and experience. Hello, this is Hongleebooks . Until now, Hongleebooks has mainly focused on books, stories, picture books, and educational content. We have always believed that a small idea can become a meaningful story, and that even a simple character can stay in someone’s memory. Recently, we have begun exploring a new creative path. Games. A book tells a story through words and images. A game allows the player to move, choose, fail, try again, and experience the story in their own way. To us, games are not separate from storytelling. They are another form of it. A ga...

Ella and the Invisible Hand

 

『Ella and the Invisible Hand』

What if every coin in your pocket
carried a secret about how the world works? πŸͺ™πŸ“Š

With endless questions and bright curiosity, Ella explores why things cost what they do, how we earn and spend, and why value matters— all with a little help from her dad and a very invisible hand.

Title Ella and the Invisible Hand
Author Honglee Cha
Category Picture Book
Age Range 5 - 10 years
Pages 26 pages
Size 8.5 x 8.5 inches
Published June 20, 2024
Price $ 3.99 (Kindle eBook)
$11.99 (Paperback)
*Prices may vary depending on store and format.*

Welcome to a world where questions become currency— and simple conversations open the door to big ideas. πŸ’¬πŸ’‘

This is the story of Ella, a curious girl with thoughtful questions. Why do toys have price tags? Why can’t we just swap things we want? And what makes money so powerful?

With her dad as her guide, Ella explores the invisible forces that shape our choices—like supply and demand, value, and the role of work. Together, they uncover how money moves not just through markets, but through everyday life and decision-making.

“You can’t see the invisible hand,” Dad says,
“but it’s always there—shaping how the world flows.”

A thoughtful and engaging story for children ages 5 to 10, this book makes foundational economic ideas feel clear, relevant, and empowering. Perfect for curious minds and future changemakers.

πŸ“š What Makes This Story So Special

  • πŸ’‘ Introduces key economic ideas—like supply, demand, pricing, and the role of money—in a simple, engaging way
  • πŸ‘§ Features a curious and relatable young girl whose everyday questions lead to real-world insights
  • πŸ‘¨‍πŸ‘§ Uses meaningful conversations between Ella and her dad to explore big ideas through family connection
  • πŸ” Helps children understand how value, work, and choice shape the world around them

🎯 Who This Book Is For

  • πŸ§’ Children ages 5 to 10 who are curious about how the world works and love asking “why”
  • πŸ‘¨‍πŸ‘©‍πŸ‘§ Families looking to introduce basic money and market concepts in a simple, relatable way
  • πŸŽ“ Educators and homeschoolers seeking engaging resources to teach early economic literacy
  • πŸ“š Readers who enjoy real-world stories that blend learning with imagination and discovery

πŸ–Ό️ A Peek Inside the Book

Take a look at the charming illustrations that bring the story to life.

Discover the Basics of Economics with Ella!

Discover the Basics of Economics with Ella!

Join Ella and her dad on an exciting trip to the supermarket where they explore the fascinating world of prices, money, and the invisible hand. This charming story makes complex economic concepts simple and fun for young readers.

What Your Child Will Learn

What Your Child Will Learn

Supply and Demand: Understand how prices are set.
Value of Money: Learn why money makes trade easier.
Practical Economics: See how these concepts apply in everyday life.

πŸ› ️ Behind the Story

It began with a single question— not about money, but about meaning.

One afternoon, I overheard a child ask, “Why can’t we just trade toys instead of using money?” That small moment opened a big door. I realized that children are constantly bumping into economic systems— at the grocery store, in birthday parties, or even while saving up allowance— yet rarely are they invited to understand them.

In “Ella and the Invisible Hand,” I wanted to give young readers a gentle introduction to how our world works— not with charts and terms, but through curiosity, conversation, and discovery.

Ella’s questions aren’t just about prices or coins; they’re about value, fairness, effort, and choice. And her journey is a reminder that even the biggest ideas can begin with a simple “why?”

Because when children start asking how the world works,
we owe them answers wrapped in wonder—not just facts.

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