We all have things we want in life, but how do we make it happen? How to Get a Wagon is a short story in rhyme written to teach children and parents a valuable lesson in a fun and simple manner. Guided by his parents, the little boy in this story learns the economic concept of working and saving to reach a desired goal. How to Get a Wagon demonstrates a productive way of responding to children's wants. In this story, personal responsibility is the answer, and the feeling of accomplishment is part of the reward.