Cucumber Soup by Vickie Leigh Krudwig      illustrated by Craig McFarland Brown Sopa de Pepino, The Spanish version,  translated by Antonio Hernandez Madrigal, Discover what 10 ants do when a cucumber falls on their anthill! ISBN 1-55591-380-6   Grade: preschool - 3 11 x 8.5, 32 pages $16.95   hardback    Publisher Marketing Association "Ben Franklin Awards" 1999 finalist Florida Reading Association's Children's Book Award Finalist The story alone is one that will appeal to young listeners but the factual information about insects will make this book a choice for inclusion in content units. ... Brown´s glossy illustrations are some of the best I´ve seen. The shading of the insects make them look realistic. After reading the book it is easy to see why Krudwig and Brown have won so many honors. Both the text and illustrations are exceptional. Recommended. Library Talk The final image of this counting book is of a multitude of colorful insects atop a cucumber that is blocking the anthill entrance. All of them work together. Alternate pages provide storyline and factual information about the insects. The Spanish version, Sopa de Pepino, translated by Antonio Hernandez Madrigal, is a great companion book. NJEA Review