Dash and Nikki and The Jellybean Game is a children’s picture book written by Anthony C. Delauney with illustrations by Chiara Civati. The story follows Dash and Nikki, siblings who wake up to a surprise when they find a note attached to floating balloons. The note contains instructions on how to play a game that involves multiplying jellybeans. Jellybeans are Dash’s favorite treat. Therefore, this gives him the determination to win the game. Nikki, on the other hand, seems disinterested but later regrets her choice to ignore the game rules. Dash feels sad for his sister because she looks defeated and unhappy. Hence, he decides to join forces with her so that they can both win the game. Join Dash and Nikki as they have fun playing the jellybean game.

Dash and Nikki and The Jellybean Game is a cute story that will teach children about patience, delayed gratification, and compassion. The rules of the jellybean game were simple; the more you wait, the more you will get. Dash understood that applying patience and control was the key to victory. He went further and used a creative idea to increase his chances of winning the game. His compassion was also evident when he helped Nikki. Anthony C. Delauney did a good job of presenting all these lessons in a fun and creative way that children can understand and relate to. He uses rhyming sentences and colorful words to tell the story. The book contains beautiful illustrations depicting lovely characters and a cozy home. I recommend parents and guardians read this book and have fun by trying out the jellybean game with their children.

Dash and Nikki and The Jellybean Game written by Anthony C. Delauney and illustrated by Chiara Civati teaches children about the power of patience and working together. Siblings Dash and Nikki awake one morning to find the setup of an intriguing game. Each sibling begins the day with a plate of jellybeans. If they can resist eating them, more beans will be added to their plate every hour until the end of the day; if they cannot resist, no more beans will be added to an empty plate, and they will need to ask the other sibling for help. While Dash discovers a way to resist temptation, Nikki quickly eats all her jellybeans. Dash is happy to be winning but feels something is not right when he sees how sad his sister is at her mistake. The siblings devise a plan to bring Nikki back into the game and work together to win the giant jar of jellybeans at the end of the evening.

Dash and Nikki and The Jellybean Game is another fantastic educational addition to the Owning the Dash Kids’ Book collection! Chiara Civati’s bright and expressive illustrations and Anthony C. Deluaney’s creative rhymes will delight young readers as they learn patience, trying again, and teamwork to achieve a goal. I appreciated seeing Dash's and Nikki’s different emotions play out as Nikki felt remorse for eating her jellybeans and being out of the game. Dash felt proud and superior for discovering a way to succeed and empathy for his sister when he saw her sadness. The ending of this story is satisfying and helps children see that this jellybean game is about more than earning candy. A great read for beginners to try on their own and an even better read for story time and discussion with their grownups.

Dash and Nikki and The Jellybean Game is the first book in the Owning the Dash Kids’ Book series by Anthony C. Delauney. Illustrated by Chiara Civati, this award-winning book is written for children in grades K-3. The story unravels as siblings Dash and Nikki woke up one morning to a surprise prepared for them by their mother. Nicki found a note in her bed, but before she had time to read it, their mother called them to the breakfast table, where they found a jar stacked with jellybeans, their favorite treat. The jar is tightly sealed, and looking for a clue, Nikki remembers the note. True enough, it contains instructions on playing the Jellybean Game, designed to teach them an important lesson about financial responsibility. Read on and join Dash and Nikki in playing the Jellybean Game and have lots of fun!

Anthony C. Delauney’s Dash and Nikki and The Jellybean Game is a delightful book that shares an important lesson about financial responsibility. Beautifully illustrated, it is definitely an educational and entertaining experience for young readers. The pacing is well-balanced, which should keep young readers engaged from start to finish. Dash and Nikki find themselves in a friendly rivalry, where they challenge each other in various aspects of the game. The siblings’ enthusiasm is contagious, making this book an interactive and vivid tale. Children can learn with Dash and Nikki the importance of saving for the future and the value of collaboration. Ultimately, this book is ideal for parents and teachers who want to introduce young children to the concept of saving and responsible financial habits.

In Dash and Nikki and the Jellybean Game by Anthony C. Delauney, Dash and his little sister Nikki wake up to a pleasant surprise. At the breakfast table are two empty plates, a jar of jellybeans, and a note their mom and dad left. The game goes like this: They will start with 10 jellybeans and get more each hour, but only if they don’t eat them, and at the end of the day, they’ll have a whole pile of jellybeans to eat. But resisting the temptation of sweet treats is not easy! Dash and Nikki might have to work together to win this game.

Dash and Nikki and the Jellybean Game is the first book in the Owning the Dash Kids’ Book financial series. It is a good lesson on patience and a great introductory lesson to investing. Money concepts are sometimes a bit difficult for youngsters to grasp. Anthony C. Delauney has demonstrated a great way for even very young children to learn the value of waiting for a bigger reward. Delayed gratification is something that will serve children well throughout their lives. Anthony writes with skill—it's not easy to rhyme numerous paragraphs about a particular theme as he does. I also think it's great that the author has structured the book to show how parents can also easily set up this game for their kids. It’s a great example of how patience does pay off!