Money smarts for kids

Cash Kids

Written by Luckmore Bunu, illustrated by Dave Bolt

A fun picture book that gets kids talking about money. Through stories and characters they’ll recognise, young readers learn about saving, budgeting, making smart choices and the excitement of starting their own little business.

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Paperback or eBook. Also on Amazon.

What kids take away

Cash Kids is a great way to start conversations about money at home or in class, in a way kids enjoy and understand.

SavingWhy putting some aside now pays off later.

BudgetingPlanning what money is for before it’s spent.

Smart choicesThinking it through before you spend.

Starting a businessHaving an idea, making it happen and learning from it.

Cash Kids in schools

We run financial literacy sessions for kids and give parents and teachers simple ways to keep the conversation going. Tap a button and an email to Dave opens with the details ready to fill in.

Dave presenting a workshop in front of a screen

Workshops and seminars

Hands-on sessions where kids learn the basics of money, saving and business, plus guidance for parents and teachers.

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Dave speaking on stage with a cartoon on the big screen

Talks and book readings

Dave reads from the book, draws the characters live and shares how a picture book comes to life.

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A student drawing at a table covered in sketches

Cartoon classes and activity kits

Kids draw the Cash Kids characters and create their own, with activity kits to take home. Beginners welcome.

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School partnerships

Partner with us to build money skills into your school community.

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Curriculum and lesson plans

Engaging lesson plans and money literacy material designed for young learners.

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Digital resources

The eBook and digital material for classrooms and families.

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The people behind the book

Luckmore Bunu, author

Luckmore is a community pharmacist and a dad with a passion for storytelling. Outside the pharmacy he is a keen retail investor, and he writes stories that pass on the money lessons he has learned, inspired by investors like Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger.

Say hello to Luckmore

Cyril the camel holding a pencil, drawn by Dave

Dave Bolt, illustrator

Dave is an illustrator, storyteller and workshop facilitator from Western Australia who has illustrated more than 20 children’s books. He runs the Cash Kids workshops and readings.

Dave’s other books

Get your copy

Order the paperback or eBook through FunBooks. Add as many copies as you need (schools, grandkids, the whole class) and Dave will reply with payment and postage details.

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$14.95

Paperback, plus postage. Prices in Australian dollars.