- the friendship between a hedgehog and skunk is strained over a disagreement
- reconciliation is sweet and also exciting
- gentle suspense (falling, brief threat of a predator)
- fun & colorful illustrations
Type: beginner chapter book
Ages: 4-8
Author: Jacqueline Davies
Illustrator: Deborah Hocking
Sydney the skunk is always willing to help Taylor the hedgehog with his “Big Ideas,” but Taylor’s latest plan is just too much. This puts a temporary divide in their friendship, but things are mended quickly.
This book and Book 1 in the series (review here) are both great bridge books–bridging the divide between picture books and full-length chapter books. Kids will feel such a sense of accomplishment after reading a “chapter book”!
Davies keeps the reading level age-appropriate but doesn’t shy away from making the vocabulary more unique than many books in the same category. I enjoyed some of her word choices.
The story will particularly resonate with kids who dream of flying! Happy reading. 🙂
Review on Book 1 “Sydney & Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World”
Review on Book 3 “Sydney & Taylor and the Great Friend Expedition”