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Lemonade in Winter: A Book About Two Kids Counting Money
A lemonade stand in winter? Yes, that's exactly what Pauline and John-John intend to have, selling lemonade and limeade--and also lemon-limeade. With a catchy refrain (Lemon lemon LIME, Lemon LIMEADE! Lemon lemon LIME, Lemon LEMONADE!), plus simple math concepts throughout, here is a read-aloud that's great for storytime and classroom use, and is sure to be a hit among the legions of Jenkins and Karas fans."A beautifully restrained tribute to trust and tenderness shared by siblings; an entrepreneurship how-to that celebrates the thrill of the marketplace without shying away from its cold realities; and a parable about persistence." —Publishers Weekly, Starred
51 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 11, 2012
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Emily Jenkins
101 books165 followersEmily Jenkins is the author of many books for children, including the recent picture books Tiger and Badger, illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay, and Princessland, illustrated by Yoko Tanaka. Her chapter books include the Toys series, illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky; she is co-author of the Upside-down Magic series. Emily Jenkins lives in New York City.
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January 26, 2022
Pauline and her brother John-John decide to open a lemonade (and limeade!) stand despite the icy cold weather in this engaging picture-book from author Emily Jenkins and illustrator G. Brian Karas. They spend six dollars on the supplies, and proceed to sell their drinks, first for fifty cents and then for twenty-five. At the end of the day, they've only made four dollars, but John-John isn't disturbed: four dollars can buy two popsicles!
As the sub-title of Lemonade in Winter: A Book About Two Kids Counting Money would suggest, this story of two siblings and their wintry business venture makes for a good introduction to money and basic business principles for younger children. The story itself is entertaining, as Pauline and John-John attempt to attract customers, while the artwork is appealing. A brief afterword breaks down the different denominations of coin present in US currency. Recommended to anyone looking for a book that explains coins and currency to young children, or for stories about children following through with their ideas, even when everyone around them doubts the wisdom of their venture.
As the sub-title of Lemonade in Winter: A Book About Two Kids Counting Money would suggest, this story of two siblings and their wintry business venture makes for a good introduction to money and basic business principles for younger children. The story itself is entertaining, as Pauline and John-John attempt to attract customers, while the artwork is appealing. A brief afterword breaks down the different denominations of coin present in US currency. Recommended to anyone looking for a book that explains coins and currency to young children, or for stories about children following through with their ideas, even when everyone around them doubts the wisdom of their venture.
March 4, 2013
There's a lot of realism here. 1. Kids are relentless once they decide on lemonade stand--nothing else will do. 2. It costs a lot to get started. 3. If you're not right on with the timing and the place, business is slow. This book reminded me so much of all my daughters' lemonade stand attempts. Fictional license: The kids in the book made all the lemonade themselves and didn't ask the adults for any help.
It was a pleasant surprise that Jenkins had the kids bust their butts on advertising and scrape up enough money to start up, and then they didn't break even. And then they spent the money they did make! I love it. It's not a book about business. It's a book about kids taking charge and spending the day the way they want.
It was a pleasant surprise that Jenkins had the kids bust their butts on advertising and scrape up enough money to start up, and then they didn't break even. And then they spent the money they did make! I love it. It's not a book about business. It's a book about kids taking charge and spending the day the way they want.
October 25, 2019
Pauline and her brother, John-John want to set up a lemonade, limeade and lemon-limeade stand in the winter weather. Their parents gentle tell them that winter is not the best time for a lemonade stand, but the children won't be deterred. They collect money from the piggy bank, pockets and from under the couch cushions. Next, they go to the store, buy the ingredients, go home and make the drinks by themselves and set up the lemonade stand. When customers do not come, the children advertise, discount the drinks and provide entertainment. At the end of their day, Pauline tells John-John they lost money. It took twenty-four quarters to start their business. They only made sixteen quarters. John-John helps Pauline see the brightside when he asked if it was enough money to buy popsicles? The children spend their money and enjoy their treat.
The story teaches how to count American money. I liked when they bought the ingredients and Pauline placed out the number of quarters it would take to buy each ingredient. The illustrations are soft pastels, just right for a wintry day. The last page teaches the different coins and how many types of coin equal a dollar. The story also touches on starting a lemonade stand and some of the measures taken to make it a success, even in the winter.
The story teaches how to count American money. I liked when they bought the ingredients and Pauline placed out the number of quarters it would take to buy each ingredient. The illustrations are soft pastels, just right for a wintry day. The last page teaches the different coins and how many types of coin equal a dollar. The story also touches on starting a lemonade stand and some of the measures taken to make it a success, even in the winter.
August 30, 2012
It is freezing outside when Pauline decides to open a lemonade stand. No, make that lemonade, limeade, and lemon-limeade! Her little brother, John-John eagerly joins in, while their parents warn that no one will be outside in this weather. Pauline and John-John are undeterred, and head to the store after ransacking the couch cushions for quarters. They come up with twenty-four quarters, enough for lemons, limes, sugar, and cups. A lovely illustration lays this out visually, with the quarters needed for each item beside that item. They get to work and set up their stand...and no one is outside. They try a number of strategies to attract customers, including a cute little song that is repeated on several pages. They are not bothered by the dearth of customers and appear to be having the time of their lives as they happily bellow out their lemonade song, John-John does cartwheels, and they reduce the price in a lemonade sale. Once the lemonade, limeade, and lemon-limeade run out, they total their earnings, and Pauline is dismayed to realize that they spent more than they earned! John-John helps her find the bright side to this entrepreneurial failure, and the story ends with Pauline's very concise, entertaining explanation of American currency for John-John.
I read this with my five-year-old daughter, and we both loved it. We loved the soft, muted illustrations, which include sly details like John-John assembling puzzle pieces under the table before the children head outside. I have tried to get my child interested in the values of coins, to no avail, but she sat rapt through Pauline's explanation (in which she says that nickels are confusing and she wishes they were purple or something). The story is utterly positive, from the moment the kids start their project in spite of their parents' gentle warnings that winter is not the best time to sell lemonade, and the looks of joy on their faces as they attempt to lure customers are priceless. The entrepreneurial spirit, the brother-sister joint project, the creativity the children display at their stand (rewarded by their bemused neighbors), and the lesson that profit isn't the highest value would have made for a wonderful story even without the clear, engaging math lesson! Seriously, my child has shown zero interest in the value of coins, but she was hanging on every word as Pauline explained it to her little brother. Available September 11. I recommend pulling it out on a cold, snowy day when the children are getting cabin fever!
Source disclosure: I received access to an early electronic edition of this title from Random House Children's Books.
I read this with my five-year-old daughter, and we both loved it. We loved the soft, muted illustrations, which include sly details like John-John assembling puzzle pieces under the table before the children head outside. I have tried to get my child interested in the values of coins, to no avail, but she sat rapt through Pauline's explanation (in which she says that nickels are confusing and she wishes they were purple or something). The story is utterly positive, from the moment the kids start their project in spite of their parents' gentle warnings that winter is not the best time to sell lemonade, and the looks of joy on their faces as they attempt to lure customers are priceless. The entrepreneurial spirit, the brother-sister joint project, the creativity the children display at their stand (rewarded by their bemused neighbors), and the lesson that profit isn't the highest value would have made for a wonderful story even without the clear, engaging math lesson! Seriously, my child has shown zero interest in the value of coins, but she was hanging on every word as Pauline explained it to her little brother. Available September 11. I recommend pulling it out on a cold, snowy day when the children are getting cabin fever!
Source disclosure: I received access to an early electronic edition of this title from Random House Children's Books.
October 14, 2012
A brother and sister decide to open a lemonade stand in winter and they run into all the business challenges that you would expect. G. Brian Karas' illustrations are soft and perfect for this winter story. Using quarters, the children buy the materials they will need to make lemonade. After slow sales, they lower the price and at the end of the day, they discover that they have actually lost money.
Perfect for teaching not just about money and counting, but also introducing basic economic and business concepts. Recommended for grades 1 and 2, it's a great choice for elementary school collections.
Perfect for teaching not just about money and counting, but also introducing basic economic and business concepts. Recommended for grades 1 and 2, it's a great choice for elementary school collections.
November 18, 2021
Two enterprising young entrepreneurs decide to open a lemonade stand. The only problem is . . . it's the middle of winter. Who's going to buy cold drinks in a snowstorm?
A fun way to introduce math.
With illustrations by G. Brian Karas.
A fun way to introduce math.
With illustrations by G. Brian Karas.
November 14, 2012
Pauline is the one who looks out on a blustery winter day and thinks of running a lemonade stand. Her little brother John-John immediately thinks it’s a great idea, but her parents are sure it won’t work. So the kids set out to collect enough money to open their stand. They dig in the couch, search pockets, and look in their piggy banks. At the store they spend 24 quarters or six dollars on supplies. They rush back home to make the lemonade, the limeade and the lemon-limeade and then out onto the street to set up their stand. But no one comes. Then they decide to start marketing their stand more, and surprisingly, there is a market for lemonade in the snow.
Jenkins has taken a picture book and inserted math in places that make sense of the story. This is one book where the math really works, the counting of coins, the discounting of items, and the profits made. It’s a book that can be read just for the cheery enjoyment of lemonade and snow too. The writing is clever with the adults constantly warning the children that it won’t work and an ending that is realistic, warm and refreshing.
Karas’ illustrations are done in his signature style. I enjoyed seeing children with brown skin in a story that is not about their brown skin at all, it’s just the way they look. Karas’ art is lively and rich with small details. The careful counting of the quarters at the grocery store is just one example of how he too skillfully melded in the math with the story.
A winning picture book with math at its heart, this is a story that will have you asking for some more lemonade on a winter’s day. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
Jenkins has taken a picture book and inserted math in places that make sense of the story. This is one book where the math really works, the counting of coins, the discounting of items, and the profits made. It’s a book that can be read just for the cheery enjoyment of lemonade and snow too. The writing is clever with the adults constantly warning the children that it won’t work and an ending that is realistic, warm and refreshing.
Karas’ illustrations are done in his signature style. I enjoyed seeing children with brown skin in a story that is not about their brown skin at all, it’s just the way they look. Karas’ art is lively and rich with small details. The careful counting of the quarters at the grocery store is just one example of how he too skillfully melded in the math with the story.
A winning picture book with math at its heart, this is a story that will have you asking for some more lemonade on a winter’s day. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
September 11, 2012
Age: 1st-2nd grade
The cold, bitter wind is howling outside and a cozy family spends time together at the puzzle table. When all of the sudden, Pauline declares "Let's have a lemonade stand!" Although her parents are wary, Pauline and her little brother, John-John buy their supplies, make their lemonade, and set up shop. Pauline and John-John think up countless ways to draw people in to buying cold lemonade on a cold day.
A perfectly constructed story that occasionally brings in counting concepts with money. This is its greatest achievement because it doesn't seem too didactic that a child looses interest. Another great feature of this book is the visual presentation of counting. For example, when the lemonade is all gone, the siblings count up their money. Pauline draws the amount of cups sold with the corresponding amount of quarters underneath it. While the story focuses on quarters, Jenkins provides a cute and effective description of the other US coins.
The cold, bitter wind is howling outside and a cozy family spends time together at the puzzle table. When all of the sudden, Pauline declares "Let's have a lemonade stand!" Although her parents are wary, Pauline and her little brother, John-John buy their supplies, make their lemonade, and set up shop. Pauline and John-John think up countless ways to draw people in to buying cold lemonade on a cold day.
A perfectly constructed story that occasionally brings in counting concepts with money. This is its greatest achievement because it doesn't seem too didactic that a child looses interest. Another great feature of this book is the visual presentation of counting. For example, when the lemonade is all gone, the siblings count up their money. Pauline draws the amount of cups sold with the corresponding amount of quarters underneath it. While the story focuses on quarters, Jenkins provides a cute and effective description of the other US coins.
April 23, 2013
I can just picture how a teacher might use this book for presenting a math concept in context. And, what a rich context! Everything from advertising and marketing to profit and loss as well as addition, subtraction, and multiplication. Yet,I think it was as much written to share a fun situation as to teach. I would read this to kids just for the enjoyment of it. The illustrations gave me chills just thinking about drinking cold drinks on a snowy street. My favorite illustration had mom and dad looking out on the scene enjoying how their children's project was progressing. In fact, the comments from the parents were so authentic it set the stage for me to wonder how this business venture would turn out. The final page gave extra information on the different values and characteristics of currency while staying with the lighthearted mood of the story. Painless financial literacy here we come!
December 9, 2012
Book Description: Pauline and John-John decide to have a lemonade stand in the middle of winter. Young readers can learn to count coins with Pauline and John-John as they count their coins, buy ingredients and sell lemonade.
Story:
This book has a great concept: teaching children about money, how to count it, spend it, and save it. I think the book even does a good job in the way it presents coins and counting them and identifying their worth. But the story just didn’t really work for me. I think I would have enjoyed it more if it straight up had been set in the spring or summer time, rather than trying to be original and different by having a lemonade stand in the winter. This book is getting a lot of buzz, but I think it’s more for the concept of the book rather than story.
Illustrations:
I really liked the illustrations for this book and would give them four stars.
Story:
This book has a great concept: teaching children about money, how to count it, spend it, and save it. I think the book even does a good job in the way it presents coins and counting them and identifying their worth. But the story just didn’t really work for me. I think I would have enjoyed it more if it straight up had been set in the spring or summer time, rather than trying to be original and different by having a lemonade stand in the winter. This book is getting a lot of buzz, but I think it’s more for the concept of the book rather than story.
Illustrations:
I really liked the illustrations for this book and would give them four stars.
February 15, 2013
Siblings Pauline and John-John are bored. Pauline decides she wants to have a lemonade stand. But in the winter? Really? When there's snow on the ground and icicles hanging? Ok...
The brother and sister open piggy banks and look in the couch cushions for as many quarters as they can find. They find 24 quarters total. They head to the grocery story where they explain the cost of fruit and sugar and other things needed for a stand. Then comes the fun part: the kids learn to count money, advertise, bring people in and have a sale.
In the end they have sold all of the drinks but have actually made less money than it cost to put the whole thing together.
G. Brian Karas illustrates this fantastic storybook introduction to money.
The brother and sister open piggy banks and look in the couch cushions for as many quarters as they can find. They find 24 quarters total. They head to the grocery story where they explain the cost of fruit and sugar and other things needed for a stand. Then comes the fun part: the kids learn to count money, advertise, bring people in and have a sale.
In the end they have sold all of the drinks but have actually made less money than it cost to put the whole thing together.
G. Brian Karas illustrates this fantastic storybook introduction to money.
December 10, 2016
LEMONADE IN WINTER begins when Pauline announces she wants to have a lemonade stand in the middle of a blizzard. Her parents are doubtful about the idea, but her brother John-John wants to help. With great enthusiasm the siblings buy, make and launch their lemonade stand. This book is full of great business vocabulary like "advertise" and "sale" woven into a fun story about siblings and winter. The two weather their blizzard lemonade business with creativity and spunk, even if it results in a lesson. Pauline's discussion of money with her brother and their introduction to the world of business is also a lesson waiting to be infused into a classroom. It is rare, however, to find a book with lessons to teach that is this warm, delightful, and well told.
October 16, 2016
Lemonade in Winter is a tale of two siblings who decided that they would open a Lemonade Stand in the coldest time of the year, winter. They started out with finding money around the house to buy supplies. They set up their Lemonade stand an it was a success because they understood the art of adjusting. This story teaches children of all ages that being persistent pays off. Children can also pick up Math skills such as how to count money and most importantly they learn entrepreneurship skills. This is a great book for all ages. It teaches academic skills for all ages. I would recommend this for any teacher who wants to teach math. It can also be extended into an activity for the children.
October 6, 2015
A valuable lesson in counting money and economics in a story guaranteed to make you cold just reading about it. I love that the kids didn't give up, but couldn't help but think they would have had popsicles without having to pay for them if they'd just stayed outside a bit longer...which was probably the point. Anyway, it's a fun book that gently teaches and is a great way to open up a conversation about businesses and expectations and all kinds of other things.
April 30, 2013
This is an entertaining, although somewhat silly story about children who attempt to make money by having a lemonade (limeade/lemon-limeade) stand in the middle of winter. The lesson about cost versus income is invaluable and I love that the money and math lesson is seamlessly worked into the story. The illustrations are colorful and cartoonish and complement the story nicely. We enjoyed reading this book together.
September 12, 2012
Pauline and her little brother John-John learn about money and business when they set up a lemonade stand on a cold winter day. This is a great book for introducing kids to money, math, and basic business concepts.
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January 1, 2019This is a great little book for teaching young children about money and simple addition. :)
January 29, 2018
Kids have a lemonade stand in winter. They don't do well but they have enough money at the end to buy....popsicles. What else do you buy in the middle of winter.
January 7, 2021
When life gives you Lemons 🍋 make lemonade. There are several lessons to be learned from lemonade.
January 5, 2024
I read it for Wicked Winterween 2024 : prompt ; Read a book with a wintery or snowy setting
It's such a small yet cute read! Even though there was nothing wicked with this x'D
It's such a small yet cute read! Even though there was nothing wicked with this x'D
November 30, 2024
me reading a picture book on desk cause i finished my book
December 6, 2022
My 3rd grader is not at all interested in math picture books, but this one was actually a hit!
October 2, 2019
This book stood out to me when looking for a concept book due to the title showing the reader it would be about money and I usually don't see picture books about counting money which is primarily a math concept, and thought it would be an interesting concept to explore as a picture book to possibly integrate into a k-3rd grade classroom or lesson. Right away the illustration style stood out since it looks like it was drawn with colored pencils making it look "homemade or kid like." In "Lemonade in Winter", a brother and sister decide during a snowstorm to open a lemonade and limeade stand against their parent's concern of it being so cold and no one coming outside like on a warm day. However, Pauline and John John still decide to go to store and purchase supplies while explaining how much the items cost and what coins they will have to use. Surprisingly, the book does a good job of introducing sales in a way that kids can understand like doing cartwheels to get people to buy their lemonade and from Pauline remembering what they spent on supplies, then comparing that amount to how much money they made on the snowy day showing revenue along with counting money. I thought the illustrations were unique, appropriate, and showed diversity since the family is of color and the mother seems to be pregnant as well as those who buy their lemonade/limeade being different races which is always great to see in a concept book. I would put this in my classroom to learn about money and maybe even sales to a class so math can be compared to real life situations or even connected to another lesson like reading.
January 4, 2022
Overview: Lemonade stands aren't just for summer! Pauline and John-John bring joy to their neighborhood by setting up a lemonade (and limeade and lemon-limeade) stand in the dead of winter. Will they turn a profit?
Favorite thing about the book: Spoiler alert: Pauline and John-John end up investing more in the lemonade stand than they make (they lose 2 whole dollars!). Yet, they bring so much joy to those who pass by. Here, then, there's an opportunity to talk about the value of connecting with community members, each other, and just having fun learning how to manage a business. This type of message may not resonate with everyone, but it does with me.
More info: While hosting their stand, Pauline and John-John employ different strategies to boost sales including advertising, entertainment, and promotions. Thus, the book touches on really important things to think about when running a business and does so in a super accessible way. I'm also a fan of the whimsical illustrations that make experiencing winter (it's cold and snowy where I am in Michigan right now!) a little less dreary. Plus, I think the whole idea of having a lemonade stand in winter quite amusing and engaging.
In short: I highly recommend this book!
Favorite thing about the book: Spoiler alert: Pauline and John-John end up investing more in the lemonade stand than they make (they lose 2 whole dollars!). Yet, they bring so much joy to those who pass by. Here, then, there's an opportunity to talk about the value of connecting with community members, each other, and just having fun learning how to manage a business. This type of message may not resonate with everyone, but it does with me.
More info: While hosting their stand, Pauline and John-John employ different strategies to boost sales including advertising, entertainment, and promotions. Thus, the book touches on really important things to think about when running a business and does so in a super accessible way. I'm also a fan of the whimsical illustrations that make experiencing winter (it's cold and snowy where I am in Michigan right now!) a little less dreary. Plus, I think the whole idea of having a lemonade stand in winter quite amusing and engaging.
In short: I highly recommend this book!
October 9, 2020
My kids still chant "Lemon lemon LIME, lemon LIMEADE! Lemon lemon LIME, lemon LEMONADE!" at random times. They loved this story of adorable, light-brown-skinned, racially ambiguous siblings who decide to have a lemon/limeade stand in the middle of a snowstorm and get their first lessons in running a business, from counting money, to advertising, to having a sale, to making the best of a financial loss. I love the depiction of entrepreneurial spirit coming from kids who aren't Caucasian, especially since ethnicity is in no way central to the story. It's a great way to help teach the concept of money--that certain coins have different values then other coins--as well as the love and attention required to run a business. I also love the explanation of the relative values of (American) coins in the back of the book. This book led my children to empty their piggy banks onto the floor so they could practice counting and sorting their money. Fabulous!
February 18, 2021
I am screening books to use in a 6th grade social studies unit on personal finance. I really like that this book shows the value of budgeting in a humorous way. Siblings Pauline and John-John decide to open a lemonade stand in the middle of winter, selling lemonade, limeade, and lemon-limeade. In spite of their parents' warning about the difficulties of selling cold drinks in winter, they collect their money and purchase supplies! For younger students and readers, the book has a nice explanation of money at the end. For purposes of my older students, I like that the book shows what happens if you don't do some budgeting to make sure income covers expenses and can be a conversation starter for how "older, wiser" students might go about this. It does have a sweet ending even though there's a lesson to be learned!
February 24, 2021
On a cold winter day, Pauline and her brother John-John decide to start a lemonade stand. The illustrations in this book are amazing and they flow along with the book. This book also has simple math concepts throughout the book. The book also has a catchy phrase of "Lemon lemon LIME, Lemon LIMEADE! Lemon lemon LIME, Lemon LEMONADE!" That is my favorite part of the book. Pauline and John-John go through the couch cushions to find quarters to go to the store and buy the supplies they need for the lemonade stand. By the end of the day the brother-sister duo have only made 4 dollars, but that isn't bad because 4 dollars buys two popsicles. I would recommend this book when I start a math lesson on counting change. This book put a funny twist on a normal summer day lemonade stand.
September 15, 2018
This is a wonderful book to read to students while teaching about money and counting. It is a cute story that talks about two children wanting to make money in the winter, so they set up a lemonade stand. The only thing I did not enjoy about this story is the illustrations. I personally think they were lacking color and design, which made it boring to look at. While reading this to a class, you would want students to be engaged and curious but I feel like this book would make the students lack engagement. Overall, the story itself is cute and provides a great lesson on money, I just wish the illustrations were better.
December 16, 2019
Book that teaches about money and business skills. It also teaches about advertising. Teaches about entrainment. Teaches how to jingle. Teaches having a sale can help. Teaches about decoration. Teaches adding and subtracting too.
Kids are so excited. They are to busy to hear negative comments. Their parents aren't very supportive. The kids start to doubt themselves. But, then they think of an ideas to help their business. Their ideas work. But, they realize they spent more than they made. But, they don't let it get them down. They buy something they both can enjoy.
Has money facts at the end.
Kids are so excited. They are to busy to hear negative comments. Their parents aren't very supportive. The kids start to doubt themselves. But, then they think of an ideas to help their business. Their ideas work. But, they realize they spent more than they made. But, they don't let it get them down. They buy something they both can enjoy.
Has money facts at the end.
December 3, 2020
This book was a great book to introduce to students who are learning or are going to learn about counting money. This would be a great engaging book to start the lesson. I really liked how descriptive the book was with how they mention the money like when it says "I have 24 quarters, that's $6". I think that was a great thing to have on the book, as a future teacher something I would do to help the students not be confused is stop while reading the book to explain or ask why they think or how we know that 24 quarters is equal to $6. Overall, it's a great book about money and selling lemonade in the winter.!
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