Madeline wants a toy, but she doesn't have money to buy it. In this short tale, Madeline learns how to earn money. She learns that money belongs to the person who earned it. Madeline also learns that it is important to save and be careful about how you spend money. Foundations for the Future is a children's book series that helps young children understand such concepts as consequences, respect, self-control, and money. The mountain range on the logo represents the mountains our children will have to climb, and the rock upon which they should build their foundation.