by Anthony C. Delauney: #RWYK Certified Great Read–Book Review
Congratulations to Anthony C. Delauney!
Rohan and Nyra and Big Sister’s Bet is our latest certified great read!
LET’S HAVE A LOOK AT THE BOOK BLURB
“Delauney’s picture book uses a bond between siblings to showcase…a subtle but important message.” Kirkus Reviews
Mom’s Choice GOLD Award Winner 2023
“★ ★ ★ ★ ★” Mom’s Choice Awards
“★ ★ ★ ★ ★” Chanticleer Book Review
Siblings Rohan and Nyra share an emotional lesson on greed in the third book of the award-winning Owning the Dash Kids’ Book series by Anthony C. Delauney.
Rohan can’t wait for his big sister Nyra to come home, but when she does, she has a surprise in store for him.
What starts off as a fun game of playing catch soon turns into a powerful, loving lesson on gambling and greed that Rohan will never forget. Discover what awaits in Big Sister’s Bet!
About the Author
Anthony Delauney is a financial advisor in Raleigh, North Carolina, who has a passion for helping families take control of their financial lives. He is also the founder of Owning the Dash, LLC, an organization dedicated to helping educate and inspire families as they work to achieve their financial goals. His other books include Owning the Dash: Applying the Mindset of a Fitness Master to the Art of Family Financial Planning and Owning the Dash: The No-Regrets Retirement Roadmap.
Dash and Nikki and The Jellybean Game is Anthony’s first book in the Owning the Dash children’s series. With the help of his daughter and son, he wrote the book both to entertain children of all ages and to teach them an important financial lesson that will help guide them in the years to come. Many more exciting adventures await Dash and Nikki and their friends.
Connect with Anthony on his website: www.owningthedash.com
HERE’S OUR REVIEW
“Rohan and Nyra and Big Sister’s Bet” is a charming and engaging addition to Anthony C. Delauney’s award-winning Kids’ Money Book Series. This delightful story brings financial literacy to life through the fun and relatable experience of a sibling bet.
The plot centers around a weekend visit from Nyra, Rohan’s older sister, who introduces a playful challenge reminiscent of their father’s lessons. The bet involves Rohan catching as many football passes as he can, with each successful catch earning him a dollar. The catch (pun intended) is that if he drops the ball, he loses all the money he has earned so far.
Delauney masterfully uses this simple yet effective game to teach children about risk, reward, and the temptation of greed. As Rohan catches pass after pass, his excitement grows, and he starts imagining all the wonderful things he could buy. The suspense builds as he faces the dilemma of whether to continue for a potentially larger reward or stop to secure his current winnings.
The narrative is not only entertaining but also packed with valuable lessons. Rohan’s eventual decision to keep going results in a dropped pass and the loss of all his earnings, teaching a poignant lesson about the consequences of greed and the importance of making wise decisions.
Nyra’s supportive and understanding response to Rohan’s disappointment further enriches the story. She shares her own similar experience and the valuable lesson she learned, reinforcing the book’s core message in a compassionate and relatable way.
Final Verdict
Overall, “Rohan and Nyra and Big Sister’s Bet” is an incredible read that combines fun, family, and finance in a way that is accessible and enjoyable for young readers. Through the lens of a sibling bond and a playful challenge, Anthony C. Delauney effectively imparts crucial life lessons that will resonate with both children and adults.
Highly Recommended For:
Parents looking for engaging stories to teach their children about financial responsibility and decision-making.
Educators seeking to incorporate financial literacy into their curriculum through relatable and entertaining stories.
Children aged 6-10 who enjoy stories about sibling relationships, sports, and personal growth.
Libraries and schools aiming to build a collection of educational and inspiring children’s books.
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