On page one of "Soup Cracker" the sight of acorns falling from a tree inspires our snacking little protagonist to set off on a quest to find out what would happen if one of his crackers fell out of the sky. Maybe for us adults it's a silly question but for kids there's no such thing, is there? Our young hero goes from his backyard, up a tree, and to the zoo where he climbs up a giraffe; to the top of a mountain, into the sky and finally into outer space, all in search of an answer to his simple and silly question.
In the end an unexpected twist prevents our hero from finding the answer he's looking for, but has so much fun along the way that he immediately begins looking forward to all the adventures he'll have answering tomorrow's questions. The repeating sentiment in this rhyming story of creativity, experimentation and adventure is that "answers aren't always in books on your shelf - sometimes you just have to go find out yourself." The message for the young reader, presented in a fun and imaginative way, is that whether with your parents, with your friends, or by yourself, exploring the world can be loads of fun.