13 Children’s Books to Help Your Kids Deal With the Big Move

Moving to a new home can be particularly difficult for children – especially if the move also means uprooting them from a school and a comfortable circle of friends. As a parent though, there are plenty of ways you can help alleviate your kid’s fears and concerns during the moving process. One way to do this is by reading positive and uplifting children’s books that explain the experience of relocating to a new home. Below, we’ve selected a handful of children’s books (all available on Amazon) that do just that. These 13 books – several of which you probably own already – will successfully help your kiddos deal with the anxiety and sadness often associated with moving away to a new home.

The Berenstain Bears’ Moving Day by Stan and Jan Berenstain

Looking for a classic? This beloved children’s book has been helping kids with the trials and tribulations of moving for years. When Mama and Papa decide to move, Brother bear must prepare for a relocation from their beautiful mountainside to the family’s new tree house. The story’s iconic Berenstain bear characters are sure to make this children’s book a hit with your kids. Plus, it’s available on Amazon for less than $5 (hooray!).

My Very Exciting, Sorta Scary, Big Move: A Workbook for Children Moving to a New Home by Lori Attanasio Woodring

Looking for a book that is both helpful and interactive? I recommend purchasing Lori Attanasio Woodring’s workbook for kids ages 5 to 11 years. The step-by-step guide will help children manage different aspects of the moving process, such as saying goodbye, making new friends and dealing with the different emotions that come with moving to a new place. The book is available on Amazon for $15.99.

The Good-Pie Party by Liz Garton Scanlon and Kady MacDonald Denton

If your child is particularly sad about leaving their friends behind, this children’s book will help show them how to appropriately deal with sad emotions. The story centers around 3 friends, Posy, Megan and Mae. When Posy learns she must move away, her friends come together to throw a goodbye party for her. The book is written for kids ages 5 to 8, and is available on Amazon for $15.42.

Little Critter: We Are Moving by Mercer Mayer

This children’s book follows the popular character, Little Critter, as he embarks on an exciting moving adventure. The book helps kids deal with common moving problems, such as starting a new school and meeting new neighbors. The book is available on Amazon for $3.46.

Big Ernie’s New Home: A Story for Young Children Who Are Moving by Terese Martin

This children’s book centers around Big Ernie, a cat who unexpectedly discovers that he and his owner Henry will be moving to Arizona. Throughout the course of the book, Ernie learns how to deal with his sadness, confusion and worry in a positive way. Soon enough, Big Ernie begins to love his new home and new adventures with Henry. The book is available on Amazon for $7.21.

Moving Day! by Jess Stockham

Make packing boxes part of the play experience on moving day with this handy children’s book. The book makes packing fun and teaches kiddos what to keep and what to toss. You can purchase Moving Day! on Amazon for just $5.99.

Tigger’s Moving Day by Kathleen W. Zoehfeld and Robbin Cuddy

For your child who loves Winnie the Pooh, this book is sure to make their moving transition look more like a fun adventure! When bouncing Tigger continues to knock everything over in his house, he decides it’s time for a move. The book addresses common moving anxieties, including friendships and packing. The book is available on Amazon for a wide range of prices and conditions.

A New House by Jill Wenzel and Jan Westberg

Make moving fun again with this lively activity book, geared towards 4 to 10 year old children. The book features games and puzzles to help kids understand the process of moving. The activity book is available on Amazon for $7.95.

A Kiss Goodbye by Audrey Penn

This children’s book is written for younger children, Pre-K to 1st grade. The story follows Chester Raccoon as he and his family are forced to move to a new home. While initially saddened by the move, Chester learns to like his new home and new friends. The book is available on Amazon for $15.32.

Moving House by Anne Civardi and Stephen Cartwright

This children’s book follows the Spark family as they move into their new house. The story includes puzzles and stickers to maintain kids’ attention throughout the book. You can buy it on Amazon for $12.54.

Henry And Mudge And Annie’s Good Move by Cynthia Rylant

This popular children’s book series follows Henry, his dog Mudge and cousin Annie on numerous adventures. In this particular story, Annie is moving next door to Henry and is nervous about what will happen when she moves. The book is perfect for children experiencing anxiety over moving, and is available on Amazon for $3.99.

Alexander, Who’s Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move by Judith Viorst, Ray Cruz, and Robin Preiss Glasser

This best-selling series follows the adventures of young Alexander. According to the description on the back of the book, “Alexander is not going to leave his best friend Paul. Or Rachel, the best babysitter in the world… Alexander is not — Do you hear him? He means it! — going to move.” Children who are particularly upset about moving to a new home will easily be able to relate to Alexander’s dilemma. The book is available on Amazon for $5.99.

I Like Where I Am by Jessica Harper

Written for young kids ages 4 to 8 years old, who are having a hard time understanding and handling a move to a new town. This book follows a six year old boy as he endures an unexpected move to Little Rock with his family. Along the way, he deals with all of the emotions that come with moving. This story’s funny drawings are sure to make it an enjoyable read for your child – particularly for those moving to a new city. The book is available on Amazon for $11.56.