When Caroline watches her disabled friend Shannonstruggling with an old, rusty, squeaking, andwobbling wheelchair, she decides to use her grandmother'ssecret recipe to make and sell lemonadeto raise money for a brand-new wheelchair. Whenthe neighborhood kids see Caroline trying tohelp, they choose to pitch in, too. Some kids lookfor spare change, while others start a carwash.Seeing the difference all the children make inspiresCaroline's grandmother to organize a sponsoredpaddle race down the river, which gets themenough money to buy Shannon the best newwheelchair available. <p>This inspiring book engages kids in charity andshows them the value of helping others in fun andcreative ways. Like the ripples made in a river, oneact of kindness can ripple out through the communityand make a real impact on a person's life. Proceedsfrom the sale of <em>The Lemonade Ripple</em> benefit the Foundation for Community Betterment.</p>