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Marija Starcevic, an accountant by profession, is a passionate author and illustrator of children’s books. She is known for her playful storytelling and engaging photography and illustrations.
Inspired by the boundless curiosity of two adorable boys, Marija created the DD Brothers Adventures series, blending humor and life lessons into unforgettable tales as a way to answer the countless questions her boys asked, turning their big ideas into fun, relatable stories for kids everywhere.
From learning about money (Kidding Around with Cash), to managing time (Kidding Around with Time), to tackling life’s hiccups like chickenpox (Red Dots and Itchy Spots) Marija’s books empower young readers with essential skills in the most delightful way.
Marija is also the creative mind behind the Hamsty De Maze series, a whimsical collection of puzzles, mazes, and time-traveling hamster adventures that spark imagination and problem-solving skills.
Her mission? To make learning an adventure, one story at a time.
Reviewed by Randy B. Lichtman for Readers' Favorite
How cool would it be to have a book on financial literacy written by a mother and two sons for other kids to learn about managing money? Very cool if you read Kidding Around With Cash by Marja Starcevic, David Constantin Negoita, and Denis Gabriel Negoita. If you are a parent looking to teach your young children about managing money, welcome to the DD Brothers Adventures. The narrative is enthusiastic, written as if Denis and David are speaking to you and your kids directly. Concepts are simplified in language easily understood by kids and made relevant to their audience. From the beginning, they tell us to “bring on the giggles, and let’s start Kidding Around with Cash.” Well-constructed and fun to read, it is a well-designed book with an engaging narrative.
The authors maintain the narrative in a simple and enjoyable tone. At the end of each chapter is an Activity Time which is a fun quiz about the chapter content. The topics cover a great deal of ground and include the history of money, needs and wants, assets and liabilities, income and expenses, earning money (including possible jobs for kids), savings, and budgeting. Also included are worksheets for simplified balance sheets, income statements, budgets, and others. The story moves energetically and engagingly, asking questions leading to answers in a fun way. The authors make it fun to learn. For learning about money management, I highly recommend Kidding Around With Cash by Marja Starcevic, David Constantin Negoita, and Denis Gabriel Negoita. If you have young kids, are you ready for them to learn about money in a fun way? Join the DD Brothers by reading this excellent book about money management.
