Big Buck Gives, Saves, and Spends

Big Buck Gives, Saves, and Spends

Follow Buck from childhood to adulthood as he learns to give, save, and spend. While money may be a serious topic, this book is not! It's a joyful story of a small child learning healthy habits regarding money. This children's book is meant to be read to your child, thereby teaching them good money habits that will be with them throughout their life. And it's done through a story that is kind, joyful, and that will capture their attention! Mark Goldman is a CPA and the founder of MGR Accounting Recruiters, a niche recruiting firm placing accounting professionals in the San Antonio, Texas, area. He has hosted "Where Accountants Go: The Accounting Careers Podcast" for over four years and also authored the book "49 Tips for a Successful Accounting Career." Mark graduated from St. Mary's University, a private university located in San Antonio, Texas. He worked in public accounting handling tax and general business consulting, and then entered the employment industry in 1993. In 2007, he started the recruiting firm MGR Accounting Recruiters. In 2016, he started the Where Accountants Go podcast. He has served in several professional associations at the board and committee levels, including the Texas Society of CPAs, their local San Antonio Chapter, the Institute of Management Accountants, Financial Executives International, and the American Payroll Association. He has also led the career transition ministry at his church. On a personal level, Mark was fortunate enough to be able to marry his high school sweetheart, Sayuki, and they are blessed with a wonderful family. Koen Setyawan is Indonesian illustrator. He became an illustrator and writer after graduating from college where he studied biology. He writes, illustrates, and publishes most of his books with Indonesian publishers. In 2017, Koen began illustrating authors' books from Indonesia and abroad, including authors from Singapore, the U.S.A., Australia, the Netherlands, and England. In 2024, He illustrated Rochell Perucca's book Feather Finds Love and Tale Trees Tale by Anupa Roy. In 2022, he worked remotely as a freelance artist on four exhibition projects for Frederick John Kluth's Art Gallery in Kent, Ohio. The gallery exhibited and sold all of his pieces. His other exhibitions included BIG AFCC's Singapore (2020) and Bratislava (2019). Koen also sells his illustrations online. He has worked with several natural-based NGOs, government agencies, and publishers. He also teaches art to kindergarten students in his hometown of Bogor, West Java, Indonesia. He uses digital and traditional techniques and can draw in both realistic and cartoon styles.