Chipper Kids: Counting in the Crazy Garden by Margarette Burnette, illustrated by Brooke Henson Ages 4-8 32 pages Jenprint Publications March 2008 Library Binding     Arnold Chipper loves to make “food” in his garden, but he is always disappointed that neither his brother nor friend ever want to sample his creations. The rejection will not surprise readers based on the menu selection - worm cobbler; stinky, smelly old shoe soufflés; stone scones; or sandy sandwiches. One day Arnold tries to convince his friends to eat raw seeds, and Maria suggests they try planting them as she learned in class. It is this suggestion that marks the turning point in Arnold’s culinary endeavors as he learns about fruits and vegetables and starts to prepare healthy, delicious food that everyone eats and enjoys. Counting in the Crazy Garden is a sweet story with warm and inviting illustrations that will introduce children to Chipper and his friends and provide simple information about counting and healthy eating. These elements make this adventure a wonderful educational and entertaining addition to any child’s book collection.     web reviews   Lori West/2008 for curled up with a good kid's book   For grown-up fiction, nonfiction and speculative fiction book reviews, visit our sister site Curled Up With a Good Book (www.curledup.com)