Author. Founder. Storyteller.CHILDREN'S AUTHOR · STAFFORDSHIRE
Stories about money.Feelings first.
For the big feelings behind the little words: “I want it now.”
Nathan is the author of Ava Saves Up! and founder of Pocket Money Adventures. His stories for children aged 4–7 begin with characters, curiosity and choices, not a lecture.
A picture book to share. A conversation to keep going.
A LITTLE ROOM TO THINK
Small moments.
Big conversations.
The stories leave space for a grown-up and a child to talk. Open a familiar moment below for one way to begin.
“But I want it now.”A question before a decision
Start with curiosity: “What do you like about it?”
Then try the words together: Tap. Tap. Pause. There is room to want something without deciding straight away.
“Everyone else has one.”Making room for the feeling
Ask: “Would you still want it if nobody else had one?”
In Ava Saves Up!, Zion's new trainers catch Ava's eye. A story gives you someone else's choice to talk about first.
“I got it wrong.”A next step, not a label
Try: “What could you do differently next time?”
Ava does not get everything right. The conversation can be about what happens next, rather than getting every answer right today.
Conversation starters, not tests. No answers are submitted or stored.
POCKET MONEY ADVENTURES · BOOK 1
Meet Ava.
She's in a hurry.
Ava Saves Up! by Nathan Waldron
Ava wants the Super Speed Trainers. Her money-band says zero. With the Silverton Speed Cup just three days away, wanting something and being ready to buy it turn out to be two very different things.
Written for children aged 4–7 to share with a grown-up. Illustrated by Ashley Mountford, edited by Gary Carse, with creative production by Carse & Waterman. Published by Pocket Money Adventures.
- Paperback first published
- 28 August 2026
- Paperback ISBN
- 9781066686902
Paperback and ebook information stays together on the official book page.
ABOUT NATHAN
Start before
the maths.
A financial planner's subject.
A storyteller's way in.
Nathan is a financial planner by trade and a children's author by choice. Pocket Money Adventures brings those two worlds together through the fictional city of Silverton.
There, a pair of trainers can feel like the most important thing in the world. A race, a robot and a very tempting shop window make room for conversations about wanting, waiting, fairness and money.
The aim is not a perfect answer on every page. It is a story children want to return to, with something for the grown-up beside them to talk about.
Nathan lives in Staffordshire. His first Pocket Money Adventures book is Ava Saves Up!
Tap. Tap. Pause.
Save some. Spend some. Share some if you can.
AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW
A story worth
talking about.
“A charming and practical book that is a joy to read.”
Young Page Turners · Rated 5/5
The reviewer received a complimentary copy. The review contains an affiliate link.
A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS
Before you turn the page.
Who are Nathan's books for?
Ava Saves Up! is written for children aged 4–7 to share with a grown-up. Parents, carers, teachers and librarians can use the story as a starting point for a conversation.
Where can I read a sample or buy the book?
The official Ava Saves Up! page has four sample pages, reader reviews and paperback and ebook purchase links. It is the single reference page for current book and edition information.
Can I ask about an author visit?
Yes. Email an enquiry with the venue, preferred date and age group. Availability and arrangements are confirmed individually. For the school programme, visit Pocket Money Adventures for schools.
Are there activities to use at home?
The Pocket Money Adventures parent guides offer practical conversation ideas. You can also find free money activities for ages 4–7.
LET'S TALK
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A visit.
A conversation.
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Tell us a little about your idea. For a school, library or community visit, include the location, preferred date and children's age group. Please do not send children's personal details.
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