The Cactus Juice Mystery

In the sunny desert town of Twentynine Palms, Rio the Roadrunner runs the most popular cactus-juice stand around. Animals from all over the desert line up to buy his delicious drinks with shiny pebbles.But one super-hot day, something unexpected happens. Suddenly everyone wants more juice... and Rio has less to sell. Prices change, friends get confused, and the whole market feels upside down.Join Rio, Clever Coyote, and their desert friends as they discover why prices go up and down. Through colorful adventures and simple lessons, young readers learn about supply, demand, and how markets really work while having fun in the Mojave Desert.The Cactus Juice Mystery is a warm, humorous picture book that makes big ideas easy for little minds to understand.Perfect for children ages 8-11, parents, and teachers looking for an engaging way to introduce everyday economics.