The Moving Book
CCBC Review:
“Our family moves a lot. But you probably don’t remember.” These opening lines from an older to a younger sibling launch a description of all the times their family has moved. First there was a tiny apartment in a big house, where Grandpa lived downstairs. Next there was an apartment on the top floor of a tall building, followed by a big apartment in a building with elevators. Then they moved into their current house and got to choose their own rooms. Now they’re moving to a new house, which Grandpa will share with them. For each of their homes, the older sibling describes some of the things they did there and what was nearby. They also outline what will happen during their current move before their belongings are loaded into a moving van (except for their suitcases and pets, which go in the car). They admit that sometimes they don’t want to move, but their parents have pointed out the positives (a backyard garden, walking instead of busing to school) and they’re looking forward to Grandpa’s snacks and sleeping in a bunk bed. Whether they stay in the new house for a long time or make another change soon, one thing is certain: “we are good at moving.” India ink and watercolor with digital collage illustrations offer rich details that extend the text, while the successive moves of this multiracial family offer reassurance to young readers facing the uncertainty of relocation. ©2026 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Illustrated by Lisa Brown
CCBC Age Recommendation: 3-7
Age Range:
Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3)
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Change
Moving
Diversity subject:
Black/African
Publishers:
Holiday House, Neal Porter Books
Publish Year: 2025
Pages: 40
ISBN: 9780823457182
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Brown