This story is pretty much what we would expect. We get a lot clear parallels between these boys, then the inevitable differences. The conclusion, of course, is that both are valuable. Well illustrated.

Interesting book about friendship, where they mimicked each other because they feel like they're alike. And best friends are alike. They do things together, and help each other. And they also have differences. Beautifully written and prettily illustrated.

This is a very cute book with a great premise. Zack and Ike are great friends, similar in all the ways that count, and usually in accord. However, it eventually comes up that they are not entirely in sync. What then? And what happens when they meet someone who doesn't seem to be the same?

The idea for this book, and the conversations that it could inspire, are awesome. Unfortunately, it seems like the plot is a little underdeveloped. Their conflict comes on suddenly and ends quickly without much discussion or demonstration of how to work through it. And then, in the end, the entirely different concept of integrating someone new into their friendship is introduced just before the book closes. I would have loved to see their conflict, and them resolving it, expanded upon. Maybe the new friend could have been saved for a follow-up book? That said, this is still a good book with fun art and a nice message about friendship. It's definitely worth trying out.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!

This is a fantastic read with lyrical rhymes and expert illustrations. I like the quirky-styled texts. Perfect for young readers.

Two little boys have so many things in common, they declare they are exactly alike (although there are obvious differences). They spend each day together doing things they agree on, and they are both happy.

One day, their secret hideout is invaded, and it leads to a disagreement until a very different sort of person comes along. A little girl who can't possibly be like them, unless...

This is a fun book. I enjoyed the illustrations of the kids showing off their clothes that match and playing together. It's a great way to open subjects like friendship, things in common, and overlooking differences.

5/5 Stars Charming!

Thanks to Astra Publishing House and NetGalley for the preview of this ebook in pdf; the review is voluntary.

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Thanks to NetGalley and Suzanne Bloom to provided me with an advanced copy of this book.

I really want to do an appreciation of this book, however, In my own opinion, it is important to do a synopsis.

Well, this is a short story when most of the time it shows us a vocabulary and how two friends are alike, wear the same, do the same activities, all things, anyway.

Now, I enjoy reading this, and children can improve their skills and vocabulary by reading this, for me, the most important thing about children's books is that could teach them lessons and vocabulary.

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Thanks to Netgalley and Astra Publishing House, Calkins Creek for a free digital copy.

What a fun little tale of two friends who are so much the same. But they learn that enjoying time together isn't just determined by what you can see on the outside. I think this is very cute.

This is a story about two young boys who are friends and do things very similarly, as many “best friends” do. As the story goes on though they begin to see that they are actually different and unique in their own ways, especially once they meet Zena Lola-Jo Lee who is very different from them, but also very similar in her own way.

This picture book is short and has 1-2 sentences per page with a variety of simple drawings on white pages mixed with detailed illustrations and help the reader to picture what is happening. I think that makes this book very accessible to young readers, especially because there is also repetition, rhyming and lots of high frequency words. I would definitely recommend this book for parents and teachers of children who are beginning to read. I think this book would fit well in a K-2 classroom but may also work with other early readers as well.

I really appreciate the opportunity from Netgalley and the publisher to read and review an advance copy of this book!

Great story about friendship. .Zack and Ike are alike in many ways. They learn that they have some differences. I enjoyed this story. The end feels a little rushed.
Beautiful illustrations.

I think this book is a great reminder that we don't have to always agree with our friends as long as we are respectful and kind about it.

The illustrations are beautiful, but the story felt a bit lacking. The end of the story felt rushed and incomplete.