Have you heard of the Tuttle Twins? Their books and cartoon are honestly a fresh voice in the world of children’s entertainment, and they’ve become a pretty unique part of our learning at home.
I’ll say this right up front: Tuttle Twins isn’t for everyone. But for our family, they’ve been incredibly valuable.
Right now, get the Tuttle Twins Starter Bundle of 14 books for more than half off when you use code TAXDAY26 to get an extra 20% discount:
Why I Keep Coming Back to Tuttle Twins
I can’t tell you how happy my heart is when one of my kids overhears adults talking about the economy and says, “Oh, that’s like the Leviathan crisis,” or they understand the supply chain because they’ve read The Miraculous Pencil.
As a kid, I had no idea how the economy worked, what capitalism was, or any sense of financial or governmental security. I truly wish I had these books before I was an adult, but the truth is, I’ve learned right along with my kids!
And yes, even though the material is designed for kids, I’ve applied what I’ve learned from Tuttle Twins to understanding things like inflation and even spontaneous order (which I first encountered in The Miraculous Pencil).
Did you know no one in the world knows how to make a pencil? I think about that concept often (and overthink it, and replay it…female brain!).
Real Talk: Not Perfect, But Worth It
The author is Libertarian, and I don’t subscribe to any political party. I find these books really helpful to show a specific side of the truth to my kids, but we also talk about how to read everything through a critical thinking lens.
Our Experience with the Books
Tuttle Twins Books (Combo Pack Recommended)
These books are the best foundation, the basic stories including Ethan and Emily, the Tuttle Twins. Each short book is written for kids ages 5 to 12, although I would say more like 8 to 14. They are based on a famous or well-known book for adults in the fields of academics or politics.
The stories really are catchy, and although they’re a little bit goofy at times (I would never give the author a Newberry award or similar!), they engage the kids and definitely get the point across. For a story that teaches a lesson and isn’t just written to entertain, they do a great job.
Your kids can learn about inflation, free market meddling, government overreach, and the value of hard work. If you grab the combo pack, you’ll often get a great deal and usually get the audiobooks thrown in, great for family car trips (adults will learn too!).
Also, hot tip: skip book one for a while since it’s the least engaging. Hook your kids on the pencil first!
Graphic Novels (A Huge Hit)
I grabbed the graphic novel set for Gabe for Christmas, and I’m right between highly recommending them and telling you your kids might read them too fast!
They are great and hilarious; and while he flew through them, I know they’ll get reread if I just put them back in his path.
These novels are built from the cartoon series you can find on Angel Network. If you have access to that, you could watch a few of the cartoons for free to get a taste. They’re HILARIOUS. The grandma/Abuela! I die laughing over her lines!
America’s History (Unexpected Win)
We’ve been very slowly working through America’s History, and I’ll be honest, history hasn’t always “stuck” well for my kids.
But then this happened:
I was reading it to my two younger boys (9 and 12 at the time), and my 15-year-old daughter kept drifting over to listen. She finally said out loud:
“This is actually interesting. I wish my history classes told it like this.”
That alone felt like a huge win, and it comes with a hearty recommendation from me too!
How We Use Tuttle Twins
- Spring break or travel reading you can bring anywhere
- Audiobooks for long car trips (some bundles include them)
- Independent reading with substance
- Family discussions about real-world topics
- Many love them for homeschool supplementation or history curriculum
If you wish your child’s reading had a little more substance to it, this is such an easy way to add that in.
The Tuttle Twins Academy (Ages 12–15)
If you have kiddos in the 12–15 age range, the Tuttle Twins Academy is a really exciting extension of the books.
Whether you’re homeschooling or just want something deeper than typical content, this is a totally different level.
While programs like our #LifeSkillsNow cover a lot of breadth, the Academy goes very, very deep into topics.
- Dozens of courses and hundreds of lessons
- Experts teaching engaging, well-edited material
- Option for annual or lifetime access (great if you have younger kids coming up)
If I were homeschooling full-time, I would absolutely go for the lifetime option since there’s so much there and more is being added all the time. Here are some of the topics that catch my eye:
- The Power of Propaganda
- Succeed in Your Life By Helping Others Succeed in Theirs
- The Dangerous Isms of World History
- What Can We Learn From American History?
- Constitutional Competency: Understanding US Law
- Adulting 101: How to Save and Spend Wisely
- Fallacies and Biases, Oh My
Your young teens will learn from a group of experts including lawyers, professors, financial analysts, and even a Senator!
My Personal Experience (Entrepreneurship Course)
I was actually honored to be one of the instructors for the Academy and created a nine-part course called How to Think Like an Entrepreneur.
It was one of the larger projects I’ve done in recent years, and it challenged me to take what I’ve learned as an accidental entrepreneur and make it understandable for 12–15-year-olds.
I tested everything on my own kids, and they definitely told me when it got boring…some with more or less tact than others LOL!
By the time I filmed out in Utah, it was much better!
If you have kids in that age range, you can even watch the first lesson for free and see what you think. I’d love to hear your feedback if you check it out.
How to Save Money on Tuttle Twins
They run some seriously good sales if you catch them at the right time:
- I’ve seen 65–70% off full book sets
- Starter packs deeply discounted (a great place to begin)
- Book bundles often include audiobooks
- New book club option (2 books per month) to stretch out the reading
Honestly, when the discount is that steep, it’s usually worth just buying the whole set instead of piecing it together one at a time.
Final Thoughts on Tuttle Twins
Tuttle Twins has been one of those resources that surprised me.
It’s not just that my kids are learning. It’s that I am too!
And when your teenager voluntarily listens to a history book and wishes school taught it that way, that says a lot.
If you’re curious, I’d definitely recommend starting with a bundle and seeing how it fits your family.
And also – I love the author’s newsletters. I end up learning something about history or economics OFTEN, and even though he tries to sell me a book in every single one, I open them weekly. I can’t help it!
Right now, get the Tuttle Twins Starter Bundle of 14 books for more than half off when you use code TAXDAY26 to get an extra 20% discount: