The Super Book Club
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The Super Book Club turns great stories into a vocabulary accelerator — turning every page into preparation for spelling success.
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Each month we curate a wonderful read, hand-picked to build the rich vocabulary that spelling bee champions are made of. One pick. One month. Read at your own pace.
Discover
Every selection comes with featured spelling words drawn directly from the text, a mini spelling bee kit, an author spotlight, and bonus extras from the publisher.
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Three Little Piggy Banks
by Pamela George · Illustrated by Meredith Luce · Published by DC Canada Education Publishing
Financial literacy for children · Ages 4–8 · Also available in French
About the Book
Three Little Piggy Banks is a story that teaches the basic principles of personal financial management. The twins, Ella and Andy, receive three piggy banks each for their 5th birthday — just when they have their hearts set on a camera and a bike.
Their parents explain that the twins will start to receive an allowance of three dollars a week, to be divided into three piggy banks called Saving, Sharing, and Spending. When Ella and Andy meet their goal of saving five dollars each, their parents will help them buy the gifts they wanted.
Why We Love This Book
- ✦Teaches kids to live within their means
- ✦Money tracking sheet
- ✦Relatable characters
- ✦Emphasis on helping those in need
- ✦Encourages a future of financial stability
Bonus Extras
- Mini Spelling Bee word cards (see below)
- Money tracking sheet to follow along with Ella and Andy
- Also available in French as Trois petites tirelires
- On sale for just $5 all November long (see below)
November Sale · From Our Publisher Partner
Just $5 for the whole month of November
November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada, and DC Canada Education Publishing has put Three Little Piggy Banks on sale for the entire month: just $5, plus $5 shipping anywhere in Canada. The French edition, Trois petites tirelires, is on sale too — a perfect gift for a young saver, or for a classroom shelf.
About the Author
Pamela George
Pamela George was born in Trinidad and Tobago and now lives in Ottawa. Growing up in poverty with a single mother who could not read or write, she learned firsthand how education can be the key to breaking the cycle of poverty — a conviction that runs through every page of Three Little Piggy Banks.
Pamela has spent more than eight years working in the financial field, first as a Financial Aid Officer at Algonquin College and now as a Credit Counsellor. She is an Accredited Financial Counsellor of Canada (AFCC) designee, and her passion is helping people — especially children — build strong, lifelong financial literacy skills.
About the Illustrator
Meredith Luce
Meredith Luce was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, and graduated with honours from Algonquin College's Graphic Design program. She has illustrated and designed many children's books — Super Book Club families may recognize her work from our very first pick, The Charter for Children.
Today she runs Luce Ends, a design studio in Kemptville, Ontario, where her passion for illustration and creativity brings characters like Ella and Andy — and their piggy banks — to life.
Vocabulary from the book
These words are drawn from this month's pick, Three Little Piggy Banks — from allowances and pay cheques to the big idea of delayed gratification. Hover over any word to see its definition, then use the full list to host your own mini spelling bee at home or in the classroom!
Definitions adapted from the Cambridge Dictionary.
Host Your Own Mini Spelling Bee!
Download our printable spelling bee card set featuring all the words above — complete with definitions, example sentences, and pronunciation guides. Perfect for family game night, a classroom bee, or a birthday party activity.
Request the printable kitExclusive deals for Book Club families
Being part of the Super Book Club means more than great reads — it means access to tools and savings that give your young speller every advantage.
DC Canada Education Publishing
Our publisher partner DC Canada Education Publishing offers all Super Book Club families an exclusive 10% discount on everything in their catalogue — books, bundles, and educational materials. Your discount code is delivered in your monthly newsletter.
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Spello
Spello is the dedicated spelling bee practice platform where spellers master word lists one word at a time — with audio pronunciation, definitions, etymology, and gamified progress tracking built for champions.
- ✦Audio pronunciations for every word
- ✦Three practice modes: Review, Practice, Vocabulary
- ✦XP, levels, and mastery badges
- ✦Curated word lists that mirror competition content
Book Club Exclusive
Exclusive discount on word list purchases
Discount details included in your welcome email when you sign up
Reading is even better together
The Super Book Club is a community. Every month, we invite families to participate, share, and celebrate the joy of reading and words — from coast to coast.
Word of the Month Spotlight
Did your child discover a brilliant new word? Email us their favourite word from this month's book with a sentence they wrote themselves. We'll feature the best in the next newsletter — first name and province only, with your permission!
Submit your word→Host a Mini Spelling Bee
Ask us for our printable spelling cards featuring vocabulary from this month's book — perfect for family game night, a classroom bee, or a fun weekend challenge. Great readers make great spellers!
Request the cards→Reading Champion Badge
Finished the book? Have your child tell us — in one or two sentences — something they learned or their favourite character moment. We'll send back a digital Super Reader badge they can print and display with pride.
Claim your badge→The Three Piggy Banks Challenge
November special! Ella and Andy divide their allowance into three piggy banks: Saving, Sharing, and Spending. Set up three jars at home, have your speller label them, and decide together what goes in each. Then send us a photo of the jars, or a sentence about what they are saving for and who they would like to share with. The most thoughtful plans will be featured in our community showcase.
Share your piggy banks→Community submissions
When submitting a word or photo, please include your child's first name and province only. We will never publish full names or contact information. Parent approval is obtained before any submission is featured in our newsletter or on our website.
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Each month's selection is crafted to stretch your child a little further — richer vocabulary, more complex ideas, and bigger worlds to explore. These are the books that spelling champions remember.
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