Testimonial

    • “As someone who has dedicated my life to advancing financial dignity and what I call “a generation of silver rights” for both children and adults, I find Finance Whiz Kids to be an inspiring and engaging tool to help parents bridge into the lives of their children; and done in a way that empowers them. I highly recommend Finance Whiz Kids.“
      -John Hope BryantFounder and CEOOperation Hope.

    • “Running a company that dedicates it’s efforts to make learning fun and engaging, and as a father of three young boys, I know the challenges of making such a complex topic like money translatable to children. Both myself and my team were excited to see that Finance Whiz Kids has created such fun and engaging materials to help parents impart these critical lessons early. I highly encourage you to check out what Finance Whiz Kids has to offer if you have young kids in your life!“
      -Michael HansenCEOCengage Learning.

    • “With a passion for educating our youth about the importance of financial literacy, Finance Whiz Kids creates a fun and creative way for elementary students to learn money saving solutions. It’s a perfect tool for parents to start the conversation with their own children and also for teachers to read and open up for discussion with their classroom.“
      -Christie FarmerJunior Achievement of Georgia.

    • “Darrah Brustein’s “Money-Making Sunny” is a fun way to teach kids about financial responsibility. The story, along with the cute illustrations, will capture a child’s attention. What a great way to entertain a child as well as teach them a valuable life skill!“
      -Judy TurnerPresidentPrivate Bank of Decatur.

    • “Finance Whiz Kids—Fun, Fiction and Finance! is an incredible resource for young readers that makes financial literacy come alive in a fun-filled, colorful and meaningful narrative. Darrah Brunstein masterfully relates to elementary school students with discussions about money from characters they can easily understand, and, as a result, grasp the important lessons that will benefit them for a lifetime.“
      -Judith J. PickensM.Ed., Retired Senior Vice President, Program & Youth Development ServiceBoys & Girls Clubs of America.

    • “Finance Whiz Kids is a book every child should be exposed to.(And many adults !!) It speaks and illustrates a message of how important money respect and responsibility is vital from the start. It is a wonderful gift you have to want to influence a new generation with financial education from a very young age. We have an education system that fails graduates as they enter the workforce. This is true from trade schools to medical schools. It is a wide path of people who need what you are sharing. Money has no instructions on it and you have provided a manual for our youth to follow.“
      -Paul BuftyFounder and PresidentFinancial Group of Greater Philadephia .

    • “Money Making Sunny is an excellent resource for families with young children to introduce the concept of money and savings. It is never too early to learn the importance of financial responsibility.“
      -Nancy FordCorporate FinanceThe Coca-Cola Company .

    • “Finance Whiz Kids is the foundation of an invaluable curriculum our schools lack; Teaching children the basics of financial responsibility and literacy. This should be required reading for parents and children.“
      -Frank ChiovaroNew York Life.

    • “As a nation with a tendency to over-spend and under-save, it is now crucial for our children to grow up understanding the role of personal finance in their lives. Darrah Brustein brings wise spending and saving for the future to life in a fun and accessible way for young people in her book. Finance Whiz Kids books are a perfect example of a small investment with a huge return!“
      -Liz PanketWorld Savvy.

    • “It is so important that children should learn about the do’s and don’ts of money as early as possible. Darrah’s book is a great way of introducing the basics to young children in a fun and imaginative way. Her colorful book is an invaluable tool for parents with young children, not only promoting the idea of how important it is to read to young children but also the basic lessons of finance! I loved the book and would recommend it to parents, teachers and anyone who works with children.“
      -Mary MullaneyMembership Advantage SpecialistFifth Third Bank .

    • “Kids love to show you how smart they are and along with Sunny Squirrel, they may teach you a thing or two about finance! Finance Whiz Kids books will definitely start conversations about money and create life-long learners. I highly recommend this series to take the mystery out of finance!“
      -Sarah DugoFounderCollege Savings Dolls® .

    • “….an excellent tool that provides children with life long lessons on the value of money. Learning and understanding how to save, spend, invest, and gift at a young age provides financial independence as adults. Darrah’s stories and characters are entertaining and provides great role models. A fun activity to share with my grandchildren.“
      -Donna PaganoPresidentFamily Love Letter .

    • “I really enjoyed reading this book. The story is very engaging for kids, and the concept of saving money is very well developed. The questions at the end are also helpful in having a quality conversation and developing a savings plan for your children.“
      -Clint ParkFifth Third Bank .

    • “As a financial services professional with a 5 year old I was delighted to find a book like “Making-Money Sunny”. The book hits the mark on several fronts. It’s entertaining for children and keeps them interested, but just as important it teaches them common sense principles about money. I can’t think of another book like it.“
      -Nick LambropoulosRVPTouchstone Investments .

    • “Fantastic book for my 1st, 3rd and 5th graders. Makes saving and talking about money fun!! I highly recommend this book to parents of elementary school children.”“
      -Cara DerrMother of 3

    • “As a 40+ year Financial Professional, I found this book to be an excellent teaching tool for parents and children. Financial Institutions should provide it for their clients.“
      -Abe BrusteinCLU, CHFC, CLF, MSM, Regional DirectorCetera Advisor Networks LLC.

    • “This is a fantastic way to put children in the right mind set to be financially responsible. It is a great idea, well writtern and my kids really enjoyed it!“
      -Livvy HillMother of 2

    • “Best book of its kind that I’ve read. People could use this book to start having these conversations with their kids.“
      -Anonymous

    • “At our firm, we believe education is key to building a strong financial future. Teaching basic financial principals at a young age about things like saving money and spending wisely establishes a strong foundation that will benefit an individual throughout their life. Darrah’s book, Money-Making Sunny is a great tool to use when teaching children financial principals.“
      -Heidi WheatleyDirector of Marketing and CommunicationsJP Turner & Co..

    • “Learning to save starts at a very young age and this book is great for the young to relate and want to learn about saving. You can’t expect kids to just know about money and this book puts things at their level and therefore it will stick with them. I wish there would have been books like this when I was raising my kids but I now have 5 grandkids and this will be a book that they will remember as they get older. I have been in banking for 28 years and never have I seen a kids finance book put together so well.“
      -Sherrie AddingtonVice President / Consumer Sales ManagerRegions Bank.

    • “I have been in banking for over 16 years and found there is such a gap in basic financial knowledge in children and adult’s knowledge of where to turn to help their children. This book fills both of these gaps. Darrah makes it fun and entertaining!“
      -Sean MabeyWells Fargo.

  • “Darrah Brustein’s love of children, financial education and commitment to providing today’s generation with the tools that made her successful, make her children’s books a school or home library favorite. Her illustrations and characters make money concepts easy to follow and to retain for young children. I am certain that we will see the fruit of Darrah’ s labor by way of a more financially astute “next generation”, that will render lower student loan default rates, better credit scores, and increased savings. GREAT JOB DARRAH!!!“
    -Dierdra CoxVice President, Community Development OfficerBrand Bank.