Larry's Lemonade Lounge

<p><strong>Larry's Lemonade Lounge</strong> introduces young readers to planning smart choices and simple money skills through a cheerful read-aloud story. Larry wants new green sneakers. With five coins and a little help from Papa he makes a plan opens a lemonade lounge and learns how small steps add up.</p><p>Children follow Larry as he:</p><p></p><ul><li>Sorts coins into <strong>Save Spend</strong> and <strong>Rainy-Day</strong> jars</li><li>Tells <strong>needs</strong> from <strong>wants</strong></li><li>Tries ideas like comfy seats a simple roof and an early-bird offer</li><li>Adjusts when prices change and pays a helper fairly</li><li>Counts earnings to reach a goal</li></ul><p></p><p>Designed for ages 3-8 this picture book blends lively sounds and chantable lines with clear lessons caregivers can revisit. It encourages calm problem-solving patience and pride in effort. The language is simple. The story is warm and practical.</p><p></p><p><strong>What's inside</strong></p><ul><li>An engaging story with count-along moments (Ten. Twenty. Thirty!) and a fun refrain (Squeeze pour earn a coin!)</li><li>A one-page note for grown-ups with quick activities you can use today</li><li>Consistent terms that build money sense from page to page</li><li></li></ul><p><strong>Perfect for</strong> bedtime and circle time classroom money units and home libraries.</p><p></p><p><strong>Series</strong>: Part of <em>Once Upon a Cent</em> a collection that turns everyday choices into gentle money lessons for kids.</p>