The Lemon Experiment: A Story About Kindness, Choices, and the Power of Influence A Meaningful Story That Helps Kids Understand Friendship, Peer Pressure, and Doing What’s Right Purchase on Amazon About the Book When Leo makes a new friend named Max, things start to change—rules get broken, and Leo’s smile begins to fade.After talking with his dad, Leo learns a surprising lesson through a simple experiment with two lemons: the people we spend time with can change us—just like a moldy lemon can spoil a fresh one. In The Lemon Experiment, kids discover how friendship, choices, and courage shape who we become.It’s a gentle, memorable story that helps children learn how to stay true to themselves while being a positive influence on others. What Kids will Learn 💛 Friendship & Influence: How others’ choices affect our own. 🍋 Personal Responsibility: Making kind and healthy decisions. 💬 Courage & Leadership: Speaking up when something’s not right. 🌟 Empathy & Growth: Understanding that everyone can change for the better. Educational Connections Teachers, parents, and counselors use The Lemon Experiment for: Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) – self-awareness, decision-making, empathy Character Education – integrity, boundaries, kindness Classroom Discussions – friendship, peer pressure, bullying prevention Download a free “Lemon Experiment Activity Sheet” → [optional link] Explore More Learning Articles How to Teach Kids About Peer Pressure Through Storytelling Helping Children Build Confidence to Make Good Choices The Science Behind the Lemon Experiment Activity Raising Kind Leaders : Teaching Empathy, Courage, and Fairness at Home The Power of Everyday Choices: How Kids Shape Their World Through Kindness Book Details AuthorMichael SciortinoImprintDream Tree PublishingFormatPaperback / Full-Color Picture BookAges4 – 8 yearsThemesFriendship • Choices • Peer Pressure • Leadership • KindnessISBN(enter ISBN here) Why Kids and Parents Love It Kids connect instantly with Leo’s story and the simple but powerful lemon metaphor.Parents and teachers love how it opens conversations about peer pressure, boundaries, and positive influence in a relatable, age-appropriate way. Buy Now on Amazon Purchase The Lemon Experiment Related Books from Dream Tree Publishing How to Be a Leader – A story about courage, compassion, and doing what’s right. What Is Respect? – A simple rhyming book that teaches kindness and empathy. Please leave this field empty FREE Printable Kids Pages Every Month! We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info. Great! Please click the confirmation link sent to your email!