The Investment Adventure

A Read-Aloud Story That Turns Money Lessons Into Moments of Wonder

Children - Picture Book
33 Pages
Reviewed on 11/06/2025
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Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite

The Investment Adventure is a children's picture book by Alibeth Abreu. The village of Valentin is a joyful place. The houses are painted in bright colors, the birds sing, and the children laugh. One day, a curious little bunny visits the local market and sees the carrot stand empty. Lily loves carrots and remembers that books have the answers. After arriving at the library, she finds a book that reveals the benefits of investing. Soon, Lily is on her way to plant carrots. She begins by gathering capital to implement her plan for a carrot garden. The villagers join in and invest their own money into Lily's plan. Although they face some challenges, Lily and the villagers successfully turn Valentin into a carrot town.

The Investment Adventure is a fun-filled book that explains how investment works. Children will find this picture book not only informative but also thoroughly entertaining. How do you gather capital? What are the ways to expand your little business endeavor? Author Alibeth Abreu provides the answers with an engaging tale that is bound to appeal to kids. To me, the highlight of the book was the protagonist, Lily. She is an inquisitive little bunny who always strives to get to the root of the problem and find the solution. A role model for kids, Lily will inspire readers and show them how prudent investing can enhance the lives of entire communities. The vibrant illustrations by Dina Gamal are the cherry on top. Grab a copy and teach your child about investing.

Diana Lopez

The Investment Adventure by Alibeth Abreu addresses the topic of investing in a way that is accessible to children. The story is about Lily, an adorable pink bunny. One day, when she goes to the market, she notices that there are no carrots for sale, and this worries her. To find a solution, she visits the library, where she discovers a book on investing and develops a plan. Her idea is to build a garden. So she talks to the people in town. She tells them that if everyone contributes a coin, they will be able to buy seeds and tools. When everyone agrees, they get the materials and divide up the work. Although they later face some difficulties, they discover how far they can go by being constant and maintaining a positive attitude.

I liked Lily because she demonstrates the benefits of hard work and patience. She creates a positive atmosphere, where people work with music and laughter, while also remaining steadfast in the face of adversity. I also enjoyed the way Alibeth Abreu develops the story, using short sentences and simple vocabulary. The explanations are easy to understand, and the example of the carrot garden is practical because it is an activity that readers could try themselves. The lesson on investing will benefit children throughout their lives and help them to be more organized and responsible. In addition, Dina Gamal's charming illustrations reinforce the ideas in a fun way. They are delightful, with bright colors and enthusiastic characters. The Investment Adventure shows us that investing is planting a dream, caring for it with love, watching it grow, and sharing it.

Erick Ramos

Do you want to introduce important topics and teach your children about important aspects of life? The Investment Adventure, written by Alibeth Abreu and illustrated by Dinal Gamal, is the right book. The story takes place in the peaceful village of Valentin. The village has colorful houses, trees, and people with cheerful hearts. Everything seemed perfect until one day a strange word spread across the village: investment. No one knew what it meant, not even the adults. One day, a little bunny with big ideas went to the market, and the carrot stand was empty. She loved carrots and knew how important they were to other families, so she set off for the library, as she remembered that her teacher always said, "Books hold answers. Even old ones." What does she discover from her visit to the library?

The Investment Adventure by Alibeth Abreu teaches children through the little bunny Lily. The plot is perfect and easy to follow, as Lily tries to understand what investment really means. I love how the book makes happiness and peace important factors, as this teaches children and impacts their growth positively. They will also learn to ask questions and see the true value in knowledge. The themes are simple but very important, such as learning the importance of team effort and hard work, and that efforts today will help create something better for the future. Lily is also easy to relate to, as she is filled with positivity and plays a huge role in the growth of the community. The important topic of investment is communicated well. I recommend this book to every parent.