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mblair8506's review
5.0
This is such a cute installment in the Sydney and Taylor series. In this book they learn the true meaning of friendship.
abigaillaurawriter's review
5.0
Another adorable installment! My boys (8&9yrs) and I are huge fans. I loved the friendship theme and how friendship can be an adventure. It’s so sweet and I can’t recommend this series enough!
beckys_book_blog's review
5.0
This is a gorgeous early chapter book full of vibrant illustrations that young children will love.
Sydney and Taylor are best friends but Taylor decides they should try to make some more. What follows is a brilliant adventure where they try their best to find friends by giving 'sincere compliments' and 'pleasant conversations ' Unfortunately it is harder than they thought and nothing quite goes to plan.
The two characters in this story are adorable and the book has a lovely underlying message about the importance of friendship. This is the perfect book for new readers.
Sydney and Taylor are best friends but Taylor decides they should try to make some more. What follows is a brilliant adventure where they try their best to find friends by giving 'sincere compliments' and 'pleasant conversations ' Unfortunately it is harder than they thought and nothing quite goes to plan.
The two characters in this story are adorable and the book has a lovely underlying message about the importance of friendship. This is the perfect book for new readers.
jilliebeanreads's review
5.0
My 8-year-old son in 3rd grade absolutely loves this new series so I jumped at the chance to preview a copy of the latest book about Sydney and Taylor.
Simply put, the illustrations are magical and the characters are brought to life via the beautiful colors and enchanting dialogue. Who wouldn't want to become friends with a darling hedgehog and skunk?
The theme of friendship is perfect for a young reader and each chapter takes you on a journey of learning and exploring. We even learn a few smart tips on how to find friends and ways we can start conversations.
I highly recommend checking this one out for the young ones in your world. It brought me joy!
Special thanks to Clarion for an advanced copy of the ebook via the NetGalley app.
Simply put, the illustrations are magical and the characters are brought to life via the beautiful colors and enchanting dialogue. Who wouldn't want to become friends with a darling hedgehog and skunk?
The theme of friendship is perfect for a young reader and each chapter takes you on a journey of learning and exploring. We even learn a few smart tips on how to find friends and ways we can start conversations.
I highly recommend checking this one out for the young ones in your world. It brought me joy!
Special thanks to Clarion for an advanced copy of the ebook via the NetGalley app.
sue_from_stack_those_books's review
5.0
Taylor decides to make a new friend. Sydney just wants to stay home in their burrow. Taylor drags Sydney alone to find some friends.
Nothing seems to go right and no one seems to want to make friends so they go home. As they are hanging out a storm begins and they end up with those they came across throughout their day. They are looking for a safe place to get out of the storm and Taylor and Sydney let them hang out with them.
Then the water starts to leak into their burrow and when they think they are done for there is a hose that is dropped in from Miss Nancy to save the day.
So, will Taylor and Sydney get the friends they want after all?
This is a simple story of friendship and how sometimes you can try so hard to make friends but they will come in their own time.
As a beginner chapter book this would be perfect for a elementary school or teacher’s library. This is worth picking up for a young child.
Nothing seems to go right and no one seems to want to make friends so they go home. As they are hanging out a storm begins and they end up with those they came across throughout their day. They are looking for a safe place to get out of the storm and Taylor and Sydney let them hang out with them.
Then the water starts to leak into their burrow and when they think they are done for there is a hose that is dropped in from Miss Nancy to save the day.
So, will Taylor and Sydney get the friends they want after all?
This is a simple story of friendship and how sometimes you can try so hard to make friends but they will come in their own time.
As a beginner chapter book this would be perfect for a elementary school or teacher’s library. This is worth picking up for a young child.
scostner's review
4.0
If you haven't already met Sydney and Taylor, then you are missing out. These two wonderful friends have already explored the whole wide world (or at least quite a bit for such small creatures), and they have taken a flying leap (Taylor did, anyway). Now Taylor, who is rather intrepid for a hedgehog, has decided that the two of them should go out and make friends. When Sydney points out that they are already friends with each other, Taylor does not let that slow him down.
Taylor definitely gets Big Ideas (like wanting to be the world's first flying hedgehog), but Sydney is content with the way things are. He also feels that other animals probably don't like them because "You're prickly and I stink!" as he explains to Taylor. But since he is such a good friend, he is willing to leave their burrow and help Taylor make new friends.
This might be a good story to use at the beginning of a school year or after a move to a new neighborhood. The dynamic duo have read books and know that to make friends you can use several strategies - which would also work well for young readers to try. Making pleasant conversation and paying sincere compliments are two of the methods Sydney and Taylor try out.
I've said it before, but it bears repeating: this series is perfect for kiddos who enjoy friendship stories like Frog and Toad or Elephant and Piggie, as well as readers making the transition from picture books to early chapter books.
Publication date is set for February 22, so there isn't too long to wait. I read a review copy provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
Taylor definitely gets Big Ideas (like wanting to be the world's first flying hedgehog), but Sydney is content with the way things are. He also feels that other animals probably don't like them because "You're prickly and I stink!" as he explains to Taylor. But since he is such a good friend, he is willing to leave their burrow and help Taylor make new friends.
This might be a good story to use at the beginning of a school year or after a move to a new neighborhood. The dynamic duo have read books and know that to make friends you can use several strategies - which would also work well for young readers to try. Making pleasant conversation and paying sincere compliments are two of the methods Sydney and Taylor try out.
I've said it before, but it bears repeating: this series is perfect for kiddos who enjoy friendship stories like Frog and Toad or Elephant and Piggie, as well as readers making the transition from picture books to early chapter books.
Publication date is set for February 22, so there isn't too long to wait. I read a review copy provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
fernthepanda's review
5.0
I received an eARC courtesy of Clarion Books via Edelweiss in exchange for my honest review.
Sydney & Taylor continue to be as charming and entertaining as ever. I cannot wait to add more of their books to my library's shelves.
Sydney & Taylor continue to be as charming and entertaining as ever. I cannot wait to add more of their books to my library's shelves.
hopecatena's review
4.0
Thank you to Netgally for providing this advanced readers copy.
This early chapter book is great for fans of "Ivy and Bean" or "The Owl Diaries". Not only are the illustrations super cute and remind me of Winnie the Pooh, but they do a great job to push the story along. This story is all about friendships. You have the friendship of Sydney and Taylor who are best friends and slight outcast being a hedgehog and Skunk. You have the friendships formed with all the other animals in the area, these friendships seem non-existent at first, but after a crisis they really bond. Finally, you see the friendship with the woman who owns the house they have burrowed under. Not only is this an invisible friendship, but she saves them when they are in real trouble. Overall, I highly recommend this series for emerging readers.
This early chapter book is great for fans of "Ivy and Bean" or "The Owl Diaries". Not only are the illustrations super cute and remind me of Winnie the Pooh, but they do a great job to push the story along. This story is all about friendships. You have the friendship of Sydney and Taylor who are best friends and slight outcast being a hedgehog and Skunk. You have the friendships formed with all the other animals in the area, these friendships seem non-existent at first, but after a crisis they really bond. Finally, you see the friendship with the woman who owns the house they have burrowed under. Not only is this an invisible friendship, but she saves them when they are in real trouble. Overall, I highly recommend this series for emerging readers.
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