What else lies beneath the surface of Jackie's garden? A whole world of wonder. From squirming earthworms to busy ants and marvelous microbes, critters have a special part to play in creating healthy, fertile soil. When Jackie and her garden friends decide to grow a lip-smacking snack, what will they do with the scraps? They'll turn them into compost and make more soil! Written in the cumulative style of "The House that Jack Built, " this playful celebration of how things grow, return to the earth, and grow again will inspire young readers to try their hands at gardening and composting.