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Bud Visits Gulf State Park is a sunshine-filled adventure with Bud, his family, and their friend Lil Al! Together, they swim, explore, learn about nature, and discover how to borrow, share, lend, and care—the heart of being a good friend.

From hunting for sea turtles to playing on the playground and learning about recycling and rain chains, Bud realizes that sometimes the best memories are made when we help and care for one another.

It’s a story full of nature, friendship, and big feelings — reminding us that caring is what makes every adventure special.

Bud Goes To Space Camp is a story about dreams, teamwork, and learning how to manage money with a big heart.
When Bud finds out his class is going to Space Camp, he learns he’ll need to earn and save the money to go. With help from his friend Annie — and her super catchy “Earn It, Save It, Spend It, Give” song — Bud gets to work doing real jobs to reach his goal.

At Space Camp, Bud has the adventure of a lifetime! He and his new friend Sheldan cheer each other on as they try the astronaut simulators, explore the exhibits, and learn what it means to support and encourage others.

This uplifting story teaches that reaching a goal takes effort — but sharing the journey with friends makes it unforgettable.

Needs vs. Wants with Annie & Bud is a story about big wishes, great friends, and learning how to make smart choices!
Bud has a BIG dream — he wants to buy a horse! But when he counts his money, he learns he doesn’t have enough just yet. His best friend Annie steps in to help him understand the difference between a need and a want, and how our choices can help others too.

With kindness, creativity, and a little bit of heart, Bud discovers that sometimes the things we want most come in ways we don’t expect.

In this exciting new AHFA Kids financial literacy book, Bud and his classmates travel to American Village in Montevallo, Alabama, where history comes to life. Along the way, Bud and his friends Annie and Billy meet famous leaders like George Washington, John Adams, and Alexander Hamilton while learning what life was like during colonial times.

But this field trip is more than just history. Bud’s class also discovers important financial literacy lessons about value, trade, and barter. Through their experiences, kids learn how people long ago exchanged goods and services before modern money systems existed and how understanding value helps us make fair choices.

Bud even brings along something very special for the trip: his great-grandpa Joe’s Medal of Honor, a treasured family keepsake that reminds Bud how some things hold value far beyond money.

Filled with friendship, history, and meaningful lessons, Bud’s Field Trip to American Village helps young readers explore the past while learning financial concepts that still matter today.