Picture books about moving house

Lulu’s family is growing, so it’s time to move to a bigger home. A very calming read for little ones facing moves, new siblings, or any kind of transition.

A little boy watches the children on his street playing together, but he’s too shy to say hello! A lovely tale about having the courage to leap into the unknown to make friends.

Florrie has a home with her mum and a home with her dad – and she loves them both! An uplifting picture book to soothe worries about separation or divorce.

Arlo the bear cub is nervous about leaving his cosy cave to travel to Spring Mountain with his sister and mum. A heartwarming picture book about courage and love, accompanied by beautifully atmospheric illustrations.  

This beautiful rhyming picture book re-introduces Gertie the little yak and her yak family as they are about to embark on an epic journey to relocate to a new home for the herd. Will Little Gertie get to their new home without any disasters? Funny and heart-warming.  

Eva has moved house and doesn’t know anyone. Can she and her dragon make some new friends? A gentle, positive book set during Hanukkah.

Anita imagines she is about to fly to a distant land on the back of a great white dragon. In reality, she and her family are leaving their home aboard an aeroplane to move to another country. A beautiful story about emigration and venturing into the unknown.

This picture book autobiography explores the early life of Floella Benjamin, celebrated writer, actress and television presenter. It begins in her childhood home of Trinidad and charts her move to England in 1960 as part of the Windrush generation.

Joe Todd-Stanton’s new picture book explores how a family can create a home filled with imagination and warmth, even in less than perfect circumstances. It’s a lovely one to read with mid-aged primary school children who might be worried about moving house.

When Isabel’s family moves to a new neighbourhood, everything is strange and different. Isabel feels like people look right through her – that is, until she starts to notice the other invisible people trying to make the world a better place.

The word-less book deals with the challenges of leaving a beloved home; coming to terms with the big changes you face in your new world; and the emotions surrounding this journey.