Book Review of A Sweet Market Crash
The Children’s Book Review
A Sweet Market Crash
Written by Jasmine Paul
Illustrated by Gin Tran
Ages: 4+ | 36 Pages
Publisher: CreateFinStew, LLC (2025) | ISBN-13: 9781736733554
What to Expect: Friendship, problem-solving, preparation, unexpected challenges, and entrepreneurship.
Cleverly weaving together themes of friendship, financial savvy, and embracing the unexpected, A Sweet Market Crash is an energetically delightful picture book.
Bull and Bear are two pals with VERY different styles: Bear is the meticulous planner, while Bull is all about spontaneity. Together, they embark on an eventful pomegranate-selling adventure at the bustling market. When a string of events threatens to derail their plans, these two friends will need to tap into their problem-solving skills to succeed as entrepreneurs.
Author Jasmine Paul, with her background in financial education, thoughtfully integrates valuable concepts without ever coming across as preachy. Through her engaging story, she demonstrates how preparation can save the day—and, more importantly, how a challenge can unexpectedly blossom into a brilliant new opportunity.
Gin Tran’s illustrations truly make Bull and Bear leap off the page—the vibrant, expressive artwork captures every emotion, adding a satisfying layer of humor and joy to the narrative.
Young readers, especially those with a curious streak who love to see how things work out, will find A Sweet Market Crash to be an encouraging and thoroughly enjoyable read-aloud.
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About the Author
Jasmine Paul is an author, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of The Wealth Playground. Her work has been featured in many prestigious institutions, including Harvard’s curriculum on financial education. Her first book, A Boy, a Budget, and a Dream, was featured in Essence, Parents’ Magazine, and Yahoo News. She has partnered with the Taco Bell Foundation, La Vida Scholars, the Oakland/Berkley YWCA, the Caesar Rodney School District, the St. Louis Public School District, Tampa Bay Startup Week, and more. Jasmine is a Certified Financial Education Instructor, a former Senior Finance Manager in the Air Force, and has a Master’s in Business/Entrepreneurship. Her goal is to inspire conversations about money early and often, ensuring that kids can live out their wildest dreams.
