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Alex and the Amazing Lemonade Stand

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This book is an incredible testament to the power of one person with an extraordinary spirit and enormous heart. Four-year-old Alex decides to hold a lemonade stand to raise money for pediatric cancer research. Through persistence, hard work and the strongest will imaginable, her idea eventually takes an entire nation by storm. Authored by Alex's talented parents, Alex and the Amazing Lemonade Stand is beautifully written and illustrated. It appeals on many levels to people of all ages. To the very young, the rhyming prose and whimsical pictures give a sense that this book has a happy and simple message about helping other people. To older children, there is a sense of inspiration: the promotion of the idea that it IS possible for one person to make a difference. To adults, the message is profound: how can we complain about our trivial problems when this child, who has such a difficult road to walk, has managed to turn her hardship into a desire to produce good for the world. We all have something to learn from Alex's book. Indeed, Alex, her Lemonade Stand, and her message are Amazing.

Alex and the Amazing Lemonade Stand should be in every home and school because it teaches so many life lessons--in a fun and light way. Although it deals with serious issues such as pediatric cancer, it is not scary for children at all. The rhymes and themes center around helping others and making the best out of a bad situation! A must-read for a household with children--or adults!!

As a professional librarian, I highly recommend the purchase of this book for all school and public libraries. With its whimsical drawings and rhyming prose, this beautiful book is the story of how through sheer will and tenacity, one determined child inspired a nation. This book teaches children to help others when faced with situations where the natural inclination is to only help oneself. It conveys a hopeful message of finding joy in life by focusing on possibilities in spite of limitations. Alex and the Amazing Lemonade Stand is a must-have for any child's summer reading list.

This book is a perfect example of the saying, 'When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.' It is beautifully written, with a clear purpose and message. As I read it, I felt inspired to become a better person, I made sure my children understood the magnitude of Alex's selflessness and her commitment to help others. I would recommend this book to all parents and children. All children today should follow Alex's example. We live in a world infested with war and hate. How refreshing to see that a child who is wise beyond her years has managed not only to fight an aggressive disease, but also has taken a difficult situation and turned it into a very positive campaign to help children everywhere. I recommend this book as a gift to other children. It shows how ONE person can truly make a difference in the world. That's the power of caring, that's the power of one. This book is a must for all families.

I read this book to a few groups of local 1st graders and nursery school kids. They loved the book!!! It was an inspiration to all of them. What a great way to share the idea of helping others with young children and letting kids know that even they can make a difference in this world. One of the teachers let me know that a parent had called her and asked why her daughter was so enthusiastic about having a lemonade stand of her own to help Alex and other children with pediatric cancer. This book is a must have for everyone who is interested in teaching a child they love how to be a better person.

From the moment we ordered this book my kids waited daily for its arrival. We received it today and read it the minute we walked in the door from school! What a touching story and such an easy, wonderful read. Alex is an amazing young lady who can teach us all a thing or two about selflessness and making a difference in the world. This book will make for a great birthday gift because of its positive message and also because the proceeds support Alex's cause. ALEX SCOTT - you are our hero!!! Thank you for all that you and your family have done and continue to do for those in need.

This book, written by the parents of child cancer patient Alex Scott (with Alex's help), helps to raise awareness about the need for predaitric cancer reassec. AT he same time, it provides an upbeat message to childen about how they can help other children. The book recounts how Alex, as a cancer patient herself, decides to help others, by raising money to support cancer research. Aimed at an elementary school audience, the book is extremely appropriate for schools and libraries that want to provide students with opportunities for community involvement in support of good causes.

This is the story of an extraordinary little girl. Alexandra Scott was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a form of cancer, when she was one year old. When she was four, she decided to build a lemonade stand and donate the proceeds to the hospital where she was treated. News of Alex and her goals spread, so that others decided to help her raise money. Now there is a foundation (Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation) dedicated to continuing her work.
Told in a set of delightful rhymes and attractive illustrations, this is a tale that is inspiring and demonstrates how much one person can change the world if they simply try. If you buy this book, you will enjoy it and young children will be delighted to have it read to them. I also encourage you to make a donation to what is truly a worthy cause.

I read this book to my third graders and was surprised to see how strongly it motivated and affected them! My students immediately wanted to find a way to help raise money for Alex's cause (finding a cure for childhood cancer) and decided to hold a lemonade stand in her honor. We visited the website alexslemonade.com and found that we were just in time to hold a stand during her annual fund drive from June 10-12. With sheer motivation, and pure excitement, we were able to raise 800 dollars by selling lemonade to the students in our school!

This book serves as a strong reminder that we should all be sure to do our share to help serve our community and its members. It also provides opportunities for math experiences in many areas.

I highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a motivational story to share with students of any grade!

This is one of my new ALL TIME favorite books! I first came to know Alex on the TODAY show with Matt Lauer. She inspired me so much that I bought lemonade from every stand I could find that summer! I was so sorry that her little life was cut so short, but so thrilled that her spunk and determination and vision live on! EVERY child should be exposed to and read this book! There is no excuse for every library to not have it, and for every parent to not read it! Open a lemonade stand, and continue Alex' dream!