Wednesday, March 22, 2017

The Tuttle Twins

The Tuttle Twins is a new series of books to help children learn about complex political and economic concepts.

There are currently five books in the series targeted at children ages 6-13. Each 50 page book focuses on a government policy or concept that has real life consequences for all citizens.

The Tuttle Twins and the Creature from Jekyll Island
The Tuttle Twins Learn about the Law
The Tuttle Twins and the Miraculous Pencil
The Tuttle Twins and the Food Truck Fiasco
The Tuttle Twins and the Road to Surfdom

For example, the Food Truck Fiasco explores protectionist laws designed to prevent competition when the owner of a restaurant convinces the city to pass laws that make it difficult for food truck vendors to continue to compete. Eminent Domain, Free Market, and concepts of liberty are among those introduced.

Because these books are targeted at young children, they are brief and the language is simple. The story line does a good job of introducing complex topics but doesn't go into a lot of detail, and does little to address opposing view points. Overall, they are a descent introduction especially if the parents encourage further discussion.

An unrelated follow on series that continues to explore similar complex topics is Richard Maybury Uncle Eric Books. The Uncle Eric books are better for children a little older. (Ages 12-18)



  1. Sounds like a great way to make politics and economics understandable and enjoyable. :) Thanks for sharing your review at Literacy Musing Mondays.


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