This book is a perfect transitional book for children ready to progress into chapter books. These adventures of Zoomi and Zoe address what it is like to lose a friend to move. This is relatable to many children as parents and families relocate for various reasons throughout their lives. This would be an enjoyable read for children of various ages. Also, Zoomi and Zoe and the Tricky Turnaround would work well as a read aloud for younger children as the images are bright and captivate the reader as the story comes to life.

As an educator, I am also excited to see that this is book one in a series. The end of this book provided the start of the next book which is a great way to hook younger readers. Looking forward to seeing more Zoomi and Zoe (and their friends) in the rest of the series!

Overall, this is a cute transitional chapter book, and as a librarian I'm always looking for more of those to recommend! This one was full of bright colors and magic, large text, and short interesting chapters that keep the story moving forward, which is just what a transitional chapter book should do.
The content was great for the age, and dealt with both main characters losing a friend due to a move, and showed the characters becoming new friends, though it didn't go off as Zoomi, the magical rhino stuffie, expected it to. I think it did great showing kids how to work through their problems while being kind and considerate of others' feelings and unique personalities.

I received an electronic ARC from Quirk Books through NetGalley.
Haydu opens a new series with some loveable characters. Zoomi lives in GlumbleGlibble and begins the story by saying goodbye to his best friend, Moo. At the same time, Zoe says goodbye to her best friend, Kyra in the real world. The two connect as they are destined to be best friends but it does not go smoothly. Both are grieving and neither put together that their best friends are together in their new location. Readers see them talk and share and figure out how friendship works for them. Zoomi's friends are welcoming and helpful as Zoe spends time in their land. Haydu set up the characters and I look forward to seeing their friendships develop as the series continues. Brightly colored artwork brings life to the tale.