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Explaining a Move to Kids

The Moving Book: A Kids’ Survival Guide by Gabriel Davis - Turn moving into an adventure for your tween.Filled with worries and concerns, Finkle has to go to a new school as a new kid and find new friends.They are also moving away from the special things they did with their family there - like plant a garden, play tag in the yard or have an Easter egg hunt.Known for her entrancing stories in The Princess Diaries series, Cabot takes readers through Allie Finkle’s reaction and reality when her family decides to move across town.Leaving behind friends, changing schools and having to get used to a new home can be really difficult.This story for young elementary school kids addresses that, and how you can make new memories like those in your new home too.We’re Moving by Heather Maisner - When kids move, they aren’t just leaving behind their house.

This is perfect for talking to your preschooler about a move, since the Bears are very vocal with their relatable concerns.For children, it can be nerve racking and just plain confusing.Moving is often an emotional and stressful period for the whole family.Moving Day by Meg Cabot - This book comes from Cabot’s series for younger girls, Allie Finkle’s Rules for Girls.It includes advice on packing, discovering the new house and neighborhood and also getting valuable information from the old neighbors so that they aren’t forgotten in the move.But what about her old best friend?This fits somewhere between moving scrapbook and guide to moving.These books are targeted to kids from preschool to tween years, when moving can often be the most daunting and confusing.The Berenstain Bears’ Moving Day by Stan Berenstain - The Berenstain Bears are moving to a new tree house and Brother isn’t sure he’s going to like it — or make friends.Books can be an invaluable resource in helping to explain to kids that just because you move doesn’t mean you forget your old home or friends.