Moving to a new home

Moving to a new home can be a challenging time for tamariki and their whānau. Here is a selection of books that will help children of different ages navigate the complex emotions that can be conjured up when leaving your home behind.

Updated July 15, 2024
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Wellington City Libraries Children's team at Wellington City Libraries
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Ellis, Carson
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! Influential artist Carson Ellis makes her solo picture-book debut with a whimsical tribute to the many possibilities of home. Home might be a house in the country, an apartment in the city, or even a shoe. Home may be on the road...
Evelyn Del Rey is moving away
Medina, Meg
Paper Book
The 2020 Jumpstart Read for the Record Selection (2.24 million readers) * An American Library Association Notable Children's Book * A Publisher's Weekly Best Children's Book of the Year * A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year * A School Library Journal Best Book of...
Lenny & Lucy
Stead, Philip Christian
Paper Book
Peter and his father are moving to a new house beyond the dark unfriendly woods. When they arrive at their new home, Peter wants to turn back. Fortunately, he has Harold for company, but Harold is just a dog and can't help Peter. Scared of the things hidden in the woods, Peter makes a tall pile...
The comet
Todd-Stanton, Joe
Paper Book
When Nyla has to leave her home in the countryside to start life again in the city, all she can think about is everything she misses from before. So when a comet comes crashing through the city streets and starts to glow and grow, Nyla can't resist a chance to head somewhere that feels closer to...

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