Book Description
When life gives Christopher lemons, he decides to make lemonade! But when he opens his own beverage stand, he experiences the sweet and sour sides of business. An enjoyable way to introduce the concept of simple fractions. From the Christopher Counts series of developmentally appropriate math adventures for ages 5-7.
From the Back Cover
When Life Gives You Lemons...Make Lemonade! Christopher is opening his own lemonade stand. Can he earn a fraction of what he needs to buy ice cream and stay in business? Can he keep Roofus the dog away from the lemonade pitcher? One thing's for sure; Christopher will discover there's a sweet and a sour side to businessÑincluding making a new friend. Endearing, hapless Christopher is the star in this wonderful series of beautifully illustrated concept books. Each engaging, humorous tale teaches children that math is all around us. Also included is a Discoveries Page, which suggests simple math exercises connected with the illustrations. Each title in the Christopher Counts series is developmentally appropriate for ages 5-7, and conforms to the curriculum standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
About the Author
Judy Bradbury, a public school teacher for more than 20 years, is now a full-time writer who regales fellow educators, parents, and book lovers with her articles in professional publications, parents' magazines, and local newspapers. When not speaking at conferences, she works out of her East Amherst, NY home, which she shares with her husband, daughter, one big dog and one cantankerous cat. Cathy Trachok has illustrated many children's books for the Nature Conservancy, The Girl Scouts of America, and the Smithsonian Institution. A resident of Oakland, California, she has received numerous awards and exhibits her work nationally.
Doggone Lemonade Stand! FROM THE PUBLISHER
When life gives Christopher lemons, he decides to make lemonade! But when he opens his own beverage stand, he experiences the sweet and sour sides of business. An enjoyable way to introduce the concept of simple fractions. From the Christopher Counts series of developmentally appropriate math adventures for ages 5-7.
SYNOPSIS
When Life Gives You Lemons...Make Lemonade!Christopher is opening his own lemonade stand. Can he earn a fraction of what he needs to buy ice cream and stay in business? Can he keep Roofus the dog away from the lemonade pitcher? One thing's for sure; Christopher will discover there's a sweet and a sour side to businessNincluding making a new friend. Endearing, hapless Christopher is the star in this wonderful series of beautifully illustrated concept books. Each engaging, humorous tale teaches children that math is all around us. Also included is a Discoveries Page, which suggests simple math exercises connected with the illustrations. Each title in the Christopher Counts series is developmentally appropriate for ages 5-7, and conforms to the curriculum standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
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