The Lemonade Club

Reach for this book when your child is facing a serious health challenge, either personally or within their school community. It provides a compassionate roadmap for navigating the scary, 'sour' moments of life with resilience and hope. The story follows a young girl named Marilyn and her beloved teacher as they both navigate cancer diagnoses, supporting one another through treatments and the physical changes that follow. This book is particularly effective for children aged 6 to 10 because it validates the fear and sadness of illness while celebrating the power of a supportive community. Parents will appreciate the way it models how to be a good friend during hard times and how to maintain optimism through shared small victories.