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In this bright, rhyming children’s story, Penny discovers the basics of money when she decides to bake a lemonade stand to raise funds for her mother’s birthday card. As she counts coins, sets a price, and manages her sales, Penny learns how currency works and the joy of earning her own money. The tale celebrates family, commerce, and the simple excitement of turning a small business idea into a heartfelt gift.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Julie Glass
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