We all hope that our children see home as their safe zone so the thought of leaving this safe space can be very scary. 

Reassurance and communication are the best ways to help your little one understand the big emotions that come with a big move, especially a move that may see them leaving their friend group, their school and their city. 

A good way to help your kids become comfortable with the idea of a move is to read about it with them. These picture books deal with moving and relocation in a way that will engage young children and help clear up some of the concerns they have about moving. 

The best children’s books about moving house and relocation: 

1. "The Berenstain Bears' Moving Day" by Stan and Jan Berenstain

I’ll argue with anyone who disagrees that The Berenstain Bears are still legends to this day. This classic book features the beloved Bear family and their experience with moving to a new home. It's relatable for young readers and presents the topic in a comforting way. 

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2. "The Invisible String" by Patrice Karst

Although this book isn’t exactly about the process of moving, we had to include it on our list because it’s such a beautiful story about separation anxiety and the intangible yet unbreakable connections between us that can really resonate with children feeling sad about leaving their friends, teachers, etc. 

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3. "Moving Away Will Be Okay!" by Kellie Carte-Sears

In Moving Away Will Be Okay!, children will relate to Massy and Blue  (the cat), while adults will learn to lean on the emotional support by bringing a sense of security during changes and challenges that children experience.

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4. "Gracie and Mouse are Moving House" by Dr Naomi Tyrrell and Tatum Croft

This beautifully illustrated book is for all children but will be particularly helpful for those who are moving home soon.

The uplifting story is based on what academic research with hundreds of families has shown helps children when they move home.

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5. "My New Home" by Marta Altés

This warm, thoughtful and reassuring story is perfect for children about to move house or start new school, but has a universal message for any child about the importance of kindness and acceptance when meeting someone new.

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6. Usborne Families "We're Moving House" by Sam Taplin 

For toddlers and preschoolers, Usborne is a great choice and a reassuring introduction to the idea of moving house. This book gently introduces young children to the idea of moving house. The classic illustrations by Stephen Cartwright are full of fun details to look at and talk about together, and the simple text explains each part of the process in a reassuring way.

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7. "Let's Get Ready to Move!: Story to Prepare Children to Move to a New House" by Beth Breaux 

This book is perfect for kids who need to feel heard and understood about their fear of moving and begin to feel excitement for a new house. You'll love the simple yet capivating illustrations. 

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8. "I'm moving home: A little book to help with big feelings when moving home" by Things I Make Finn 

This is a book written by parents for parents. This book helps our little ones through what can be a scary and worrying time. With fun and colourful illustrations, it explores ideas and techniques that children can use to work through the anxiety that comes with change. Whether it's moving next door or to a different country this book can help to start the conversation about moving with kids of any age.

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9.  "We’re Moving Away" by Niña Nill

In this warm-hearted and lovingly detailed picture book, Niña Nill weaves a story about the pieces of ourselves we bring along when we move, the things we have to leave behind, and how we rebuild a sense of home.

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