The idea for this book came from a vivid childhood memory—when my brother and I baked cookies, surveyed flavor preferences, and sold them at a local market. I was fascinated by the idea of telling a story that blends sibling bonding, playful entrepreneurship, and everyday courage.

I wanted to share how children can take initiative and express themselves while learning basic decision-making.

The narrative unfolds in a clear arc, following my younger self and my brother as we conceive, plan, and execute our cookie-selling idea. The book opens with a spark of inspiration, followed by brainstorming, survey design, and product research. We’re seen sketching logos, testing ingredients, and designing posters, gradually turning an idea into a real venture.

The climax centers around our first market experience—navigating setup, pitching cookies, and handling money. The ending scene captures a quiet reflection under the stars, where we feel the satisfaction of effort, learning, and a first taste of entrepreneurship.

Throughout, I paid special attention to expressing complex ideas in language that children can understand and relate to. Dialogues were edited over several drafts to stay authentic while offering gentle financial and teamwork insights.

To reflect the story’s warmth and realism, I chose a soft, hand-drawn style using colored pencil and digital touch-ups. Illustrations highlight key visual moments—mixing dough, surveying friends, counting coins, setting up a stall. The interplay between text and images was carefully crafted to guide readers through both emotional and practical developments.

I shared early versions of the story with younger children, parents, and teachers. Their feedback helped me sharpen the story’s clarity, especially when explaining how we decided on cookie flavors or managed change at the booth. Based on their input, I revised several pages to better balance storytelling with financial learning.