Larry's Lemonade Lounge: A Story About Making a Plan

By Wencé Ventanilla

Larry's Lemonade Lounge 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.

Children follow Larry as he:

Sorts coins into Save, Spend, and Rainy-Day jarsTells needs from wantsTries ideas like comfy seats, a simple roof, and an early-bird offerAdjusts when prices change and pays a helper fairlyCounts earnings to reach a goal

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.

What's inside

An engaging story with count-along moments ("Ten. Twenty. Thirty ") and a fun refrain ("Squeeze, pour, earn a coin ")A one-page note for grown-ups with quick activities you can use todayConsistent terms that build money sense from page to page

Perfect for bedtime and circle time, classroom money units, and home libraries.

Series: Part of Once Upon a Cent, a collection that turns everyday choices into gentle money lessons for kids.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 398275433X
• ISBN13: 9783982754338
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Wence Ventanilla
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"