NEW BOOK: KIDS LOVE COINS!

Whitman is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Kids Love Coins!, a joyful and engaging introduction to the world of coin collecting for young readers. Written by acclaimed children's author Charles Ghigna—widely known as Father Goose®—and Andi Martin, and brought to life by illustrator Jacqueline East, this beautifully crafted 32-page picture book is designed to spark curiosity and inspire a lifelong love of coins in children ages 3 and up.

One of our key roles in the numismatic community is to ensure the hobby endures by inspiring young collectors, said John Feigenbaum, President and CEO of Whitman Brands. This book is a perfect example of that mission in action. Kids Love Coins! is the ideal way to get children excited about coins—especially as we look ahead to the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026!

From Lincoln cents to Kennedy half dollars and beyond, Kids Love Coins! presents fascinating facts about U.S. coins—what they're made of, who and what is featured on them, where they're minted, and how they are used—all in rhyming verse paired with vivid, full-color illustrations. Children will also learn the parts of a coin, basic coin terminology, and the joys of starting their own collection.

It was fun and refreshing to help bring this project to life, said Matt Jeffirs, Creative Director at Whitman Brands. The artwork by Jacqueline East is just so beautiful—it captures the spirit of childhood discovery and wonder that's at the heart of the hobby.

Whitman is no stranger to children's publishing. Under former ownership, Whitman's imprint Dalmatian Press produced a successful line of coloring books and children's books in the early 2000's. Continuing that tradition, Kids Love Coins! marks an exciting new chapter in Whitman's efforts to make numismatics accessible and exciting for all ages and experience levels.

Charles Ghigna—aka Father Goose®—is the author of more than 5,000 poems and 250 books for children and adults. His work spans beloved titles like The Father Goose Treasury of Poetry and The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Poems, as well as more reflective pieces like his Pulitzer Prize-nominated Returning to Earth. He also penned Alabama My Sweet Home, published by Whitman in 2018 to celebrate the state's bicentennial, which became a beloved favorite for its vibrant depiction of Alabama's people, places, and history.

Whether your child is discovering coins for the first time or already has a budding collection, Kids Love Coins! is a delightful, educational, and accessible entry point into the world of numismatics. With catchy rhymes, captivating art, and real-world learning, it's sure to become a treasured addition to young readers' bookshelves—and coin boxes!

Published by Whitman®, the most trusted name in numismatic literature, Kids Love Coins! is now available for pre-order at Whitman.com and Amazon. It will also be available at Whitman's Ebay Store, Walmart.com, and bookstores, hobby shops, and other authorized retailers nationwide August 5, 2025.

For more information, visit www.whitman.com.

About the Author

Charles Ghigna - Father Goose® lives in a tree house in the middle of Alabama. He is a poet, children's author, nationally syndicated feature writer, and the author of more than 5,000 poems and 250 books and anthologies for children and adults from the 1990 Pulitzer Prize nominee Returning to Earth to the popular children's books The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Poems illustrated by Eric Carle and The Father Goose Treasury of Poetry: 101 Poems for Children.

His books are published by Random House, Simon & Schuster and Disney. His poems for adults have been published in numerous journals and magazines including Harper's, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, The Saturday Evening Post and The Wall Street Journal. His poems for children appear in Highlights for Children, Cricket, Ranger Rick, Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill, Spider, Ladybug, Babybug, Caterpillar, Children's Digest and The School Magazine.

Ghigna served as poet-in-residence at the Alabama School of Fine Arts, instructor of creative writing at Samford University, and has received fellowship grants and various awards and recognitions from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Mary Roberts Rinehart Foundation, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Library of Congress. A popular speaker at schools, conferences, libraries, he has spoken at the American Library in Paris, and at schools and conferences in South America, Alaska, and throughout the U.S. and overseas.

For more information, please visit FatherGoose.com.

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