Looking for excellent children's books about missing home and homesickness? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
A girl leaves Syria for America, facing new challenges and discovering herself.
A girl faces witchcraft accusations in colonial Connecticut, torn between belonging and truth.
A man embarks on a journey to a mysterious city, seeking a new life.
A girl schemes to return home, uncovering secrets and friendships on a cross-country journey.
A young girl navigates a divided land, seeking identity and hope amidst India's partition.
A young girl flees war-torn Vietnam, seeking hope in America.
Kids form a club to cope with homesickness in a bustling city.
A piglet seeks perfection in Paris but discovers the true scent of home.
A new country feels strange until a special blanket offers hope and friendship.
A boy discovers a girl's secret mural made from collected debris.
Illustrated read-alouds about missing home and homesickness for preschool and elementary-age readers.
A journey from the vast world to the comfort of home.
A man's heart is torn between two countries, longing for home.
A young woman battles cultural identity and expectations in a foreign land.
A young girl finds solace in a new country through letters and a special quiet place.
A girl seeks to bring joy to her homesick mother with a special garden.
Can Ren find magic in a city without green, or will friendship reveal a new home?
A girl's imaginary friend leads her on a wild adventure. Can she tame the chaos before it goes too far?
A lonely boy finds belonging through an unexpected friendship and a pigeon race.
Lost on the moon, Jake faces unexpected challenges at space camp.
A ruined set threatens the Cinderella Dance Tour's final show. Can the performance go on?
Can Ruby find her secret talent to graduate from ninja school?
A javelina chases her ballerina dreams in California, facing unexpected challenges.
Longer stories about missing home and homesickness for developing and independent readers.
An undocumented teen struggles to find home and hope in a foreign land.
Counselors face homesick campers; can books save the summer?
Undocumented in a new land, Jaime faces uncertainty, homesickness, and unexpected hope.
A locked garden holds secrets and a chance for belonging.
A summer journal turns chaotic with unexpected family visits and romantic twists.
A girl and a filly embark on parallel journeys, facing new challenges and forging unexpected bonds in a foreign land.
A kitten's quest to find home leads to unexpected discoveries.
Mango's off-Broadway debut brings drama, homesickness, and friendship challenges.
