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The Mills Family of Entrepreneurs (Chapter Book)

Meet the Mills family in this engaging story as they learn the basics of business through selling their creations at a harvest festival—and learn lessons about innovation, generosity, and grit. Perfect for a family read aloud (ages 6-14), with conversation starters and business words made simple in every chapter.

What ages is this for?

Chapter books are for 7–14 are ideal, though younger kids enjoy the picture books. We see older kids enjoy the business guide to try their ideas. Many teens and parents have raved about how much they learned about innovation as well!

Is this a Christian product?

Yes, all stories are written with a biblical worldview—focusing on serving customers, honoring God and caring about people, integrity, and generosity.

Can I use this for homeschool, afterschool or summer activity?

Absolutely. Many families use the books + guide as part of a homeschool because it covers economics, sometimes design and engineering, communication, money management all in one activity. Parental guidance is helpful for kids to follow the guide to build their own business.

Build a Business Guide

Ever wanted to help your kid develop and test their own ideas? Look no further! Pick up our guide (no prep needed) and follow 10 steps to help your kid develop their list of business ideas into a product or service that can operate as a small business within 4-8 weeks. Perfect for homeschool projects, summer goals, or weekend fun. (Examples businesses below)

BONUS! [Printable PDF] 

The Skills Assessment

What skills does your kid naturally have? Creative, Building, Selling, Numbers, Helping? This Simple assessment will help you learn about their passions and God-given skills. It also helps families and friends work together with their strengths. 

BONUS! [4-Videos]

Confidence Builder Series 

Most kids have a hard time talking with older people, potential customers, especially when trying to learn something or sell something. In these four 7-minute videos, we help kids learn some basics for starting a conversation, getting some feedback and selling a product. We even include some practice to make it fun.

“This book provides everything a children's textbook on business and money should teach, but it is presented as a fun story that's easy to read."

Elizabeth, TX

“Excellent family read to that interweaves gospel principles into teaching your children basic entrepreneurship. We need more Christian-led businesses out there and this a great book to educate future business owners."”

Cherisee, WA

"As a homeschool parent with no entrepreneurial experience, this resource helps us learn about business in a narrative form. It breaks it down into small chunks and takes away the fear of starting a business."

Erin, WA

What if my kid is into doing things more than reading stories?

The chapters are short, illustrated, and action-packed. Parents will often read with their kids to bond with their children and add on their own stories and experiences. It’s written to keep even reluctant readers engaged, and spark ideas and creativity to bring ideas from the page into real life (and you can build them using the guide).

Trash-Rolling Business

This young entrepreneur read the Mills Family Entrepreneur and interviewed his neighbors. He discovered that older neighbors struggle to roll their garbage cans to the street. Now he charges $4/week to provide that service!

This young entrepreneur loved crafting and developed the skill of making String-Art. She interviewed some friends to learn what designs people wanted the most, and made an excellent variety at her local craft fair.

String-Art Business

This team of brothers used the build-a-business guide to perfect a business making charcuterie boards. They learned to target adults who like hosting parties and found they could sell at a high price point.

Wood-Working Business

This young entrepreneur read the Mills Family Entrepreneur and got feedback on several ideas. She decided to homemake these name-card holders from supples from her property. She learned about packaging and sold groups of 4 to maximize her sales.

Nature-Decor Business