Lemonade in Winter

Based on the 2012 picture book by author Emily Jenkins and illustrator G. Brian Karas, this animated adaptation from Soup2Nuts is narrated by Rebecca Soler. Young Pauline hopes to add spice to an icy winter day, excitedly coming up with an idea for a stand to sell lemonade, limeade, and naturally, lemon-limeade. Enlisting the help of little brother John-John—and brushing aside her discouraging parents' qualms about the unlikelihood of people stopping for a cool drink in freezing weather—Pauline collects enough money to buy fruit, sugar, and cups. All bundled up on an empty street, the enterprising duo employ various advertising techniques to draw customers…with mixed results. Focusing on money-related math principles, the sweet and silly Lemonade in Winter (“You kids are crazy! You know that, right?”) also features a read-along option and a bonus segment in which Pauline explains money to John-John. A 2014 ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Video selection, this is highly recommended. Aud: K, E, P. (J. Williams-Wood)