From launching a photography business and snapping the perfect shot, to opening a restaurant and running the kitchen, to fixing problems as a plumber and learning what it really means to serve a community - each book drops Rio into a different world of work.
Different skills. Different industries. One consistent message: you can build this.
When Rio discovers how much he loves taking photos of his toys, his dog and his family, Mum and Dad show him how a hobby can become a business.
With gentle guidance and plenty of adventure, Rio begins “Rio’s Photography Club,” learning the real-world basics of saving, reinvesting, sharing his work, and helping others in the community.
Through everyday moments and beautiful watercolor illustrations, children see how a simple skill can grow into something bigger and something they can be proud of.
Perfect for ages 2+, this story helps children understand money, creativity and independence in a joyful, age-appropriate way.
Learns how to take great photos with Mum and Dad
Creates his first sign and gets his first customer
Prints his photos and proudly delivers them
Builds his customer list
Reinvests back into his business
Gives back to a local animal shelter
Celebrates his achievements with his family
Writes down four simple money rules to remember forever
Each moment shows children that creativity + effort = possibility.
When Rio discovers how much he loves helping in the kitchen, stirring curries, washing vegetables and learning family recipes, Mum and Dad show him that cooking can be more than fun. With gentle guidance, Rio begins sharing his Indian dishes with others and takes his very first step toward building a business of his own.
Starting small with online orders, Rio carefully prepares and delivers warm meals to happy customers. As more people discover his food, his confidence grows and so does his dream. With each order, each lesson and each smiling customer, Rio moves closer to opening something truly special - his very first restaurant.
Along the way, he learns real-world lessons about food safety, marketing, reinvesting, welcoming customers and creating an experience that feels magical from the moment people walk through the door.
Through everyday moments and beautiful watercolour illustrations, children see how a simple love for cooking can grow into something meaningful, something they can share proudly with the world.
Perfect for ages 2+, this story helps children understand money, creativity, culture, community and independence in a joyful, age-appropriate way.
Learns to cook family recipes with Mum and Dad
Discovers food hygiene and earns his own “Food Hygiene Pass”
Lists his dishes online for delivery and packs his first real customer orders
Prepares warm curries and naan for excited customers
Spreads the word through leaflets and grows a small food community
Reinvests in his business with fresher spices and better ingredients
Learns how to reward loyal customers
Handles busy days when orders arrive faster than ever
Imagines and designs his dream restaurant experience
Opens his first real restaurant: Ticket to Mumbai
Welcomes happy diners into a warm, magical space
Celebrates with his family after a successful opening
Writes down four simple money lessons to remember forever
Learns that food can tell a story - and that sharing culture is a gift
Each moment shows children that creativity + effort = possibility, and that small hands with big dreams can create something truly special.
When Rio discovers how much he loves helping Mum and Dad around their cozy cottage - repairing water leaks, tightening taps and handing out tools, he begins to realise that plumbing is more than fixing things. It is a skill, a service, and maybe even the start of something bigger.
With gentle guidance and plenty of hands-on adventure, Rio takes his first real steps into building a small business of his own. From spotting leaks and solving problems to helping neighbours and earning his money, Rio learns how effort, kindness and curiosity can open doors.
Throughout the story, children explore real world lessons about tools, teamwork, saving money, reinvesting, helping the community and taking pride in their work. Everything is shown through warm, charming watercolour illustrations that feel comforting and timeless.
Perfect for ages 2+, this book introduces the basics of business and practical life skills in a simple, joyful and age appropriate way.
Learns how household plumbing works
Helps Mum and Dad with real DIY tasks
Gets his own toolbelt and uses it proudly
Fixes his first leak under the sink
Solves a blocked bath problem
Helps neighbours in the village with their rattling taps
Starts writing down jobs like a real tradesperson
Learns about Savings and Business Money
Decides on his business name: Rio’s Plumbing Crew
Paints his first sign and begins to tell others what he does
Builds trust as neighbours recommend him
Gives back by helping older neighbours for free
Reinvests his earnings and enjoys the rewards of saving
Discovers why he loves working and helping people
Realises that any business can begin small, with curiosity and care
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