This charming giggle-a-minute story of friendship and the perils of working together on a project is perfect for youngsters beginning to read independently. 

Pinch is hungry—but there's not much in his refrigerator, and he's too lazy to cook something or go out to the Chat and Chew for some soup. But his good friend Dash is always cooking something! Surely there'll be enough to share, even if Pinch has to spice it up with a little of his own hot sauce. After all, Dash never seasons his soup enough. Will the soup be a success, or will the dynamic duo be left lunchless?