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Zack and Ike Are Exactly Alike

by Suzanne Bloom
Suzanne Bloom
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Friendship is about far more than being alike in this simple yet satisfying story.
Zack and Ike are best friends who like to think they're exactly alike.
 
They have the same backpack, the same bike, and the same kind hearts. But what happens when these best friends disagree? And what happens when they meet a new friend who is exactly different—or is she?
 
In this classic friendship story written by award-winning author Suzanne Bloom, readers will see that Zack and Ike are alike in some ways, but different in others—and that's okay! Because you don't have to be exactly alike to be friends.

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  • Release date

    June 7, 2022

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    • Kindle Book

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      • ISBN: 9781635925739
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  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      June 1, 2022

      PreS-Gr 2-Young children often think that friends must be exactly alike and agree on everything; it upsets them when a friend does or thinks something different. Zack and Ike find themselves in just that quandary. They are similar in so many ways, from their bikes and backpacks to their giggly grins and kind hearts, that it seems impossible they should have a disagreement. But when they find a puppy and want different names for him, it may cause a falling out. Then along comes Zena Lola-Jo Lee and she is "exactly different." Gouache and colored pencil illustrations show the exhilarating ride past "sea serpent swamp" (a puddle with swim floats in it) and that floppy-eared puppy they discover in their hideout. The spread showing their argument over the puppy's name captures the rising voices (and tempers) as the names appear in larger and bolder letters with each repetition. And a final image reveals the two friends, now part of a foursome with Zena and the puppy, heading home from a satisfying afternoon. Teachers and parents could read this book after misunderstandings between siblings and classmates, or to gently encourage enlarging a circle of friends. VERDICT This is a story perfect for sharing with children who are having difficulty navigating similar social moments or simply struggling with some of the nuances of friendship.-Suzanne Costner

      Copyright 2022 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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