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The Best Moving Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about moving? 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.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

The Terrible Two

By Mac Barnett, Jory John, Kevin Cornell (Illustrator) · The Terrible Two series

Two pranksters clash in a sleepy town, igniting a hilarious prank war. Who will outwit whom?

240 pages· 28,544 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 12,560 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Book Scavenger

Emily races to solve a book's mystery before danger catches up.

368 pages· 66,684 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 18,218 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2019

Genesis Begins Again

A girl battles self-doubt and family turmoil to find self-love.

Newbery Medal (2020)Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award (2020)
370 pages· 76,058 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 9,033 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2020

Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business

By Lyla Lee, Dung Ho (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Mindy Kim series

A young girl starts a snack business to fit in and faces unexpected challenges.

96 pages· 9,421 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 904 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus

A girl without arms uncovers secrets in a mysterious theme park while facing new challenges and friendships.

262 pages· 48,376 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 38,976 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2014

Quinny & Hopper

Can two opposites defy school rules and stay friends amidst bullies and chaos?

240 pages· 29,882 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 765 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

My Fox Ate My Homework

By David Blaze · Book #1 in the My Fox series

A sixth-grader faces bullies, a mischievous talking fox, and a mission to save his mom's house.

106 pages· 18,043 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,155 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Best Family Ever

A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and moving to a new home.

277 pages· 45,507 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,721 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2013

Saving the Team

Can Devin transform a struggling soccer team into champions?

192 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 996 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

Glitter Gets Everywhere

A girl navigates grief and change after moving from London to New York.

320 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 545 ratings
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Moving Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about moving for the youngest readers and listeners.

A House for Hermit Crab

Ages 5–8 · 1987

A crab discovers new friends and adventures await beyond the past.

Mr. Quiet

Ages 2–5

A man who loves silence moves from a noisy country to a peaceful one where he finally finds a place where his quiet nature is an asset.

Katie Moves

Ages 0–3 · 2003

A new home brings fear and friendship for Katie.

Big Ernie's New Home

Ages 2–5 · 2006

A young child navigates the emotional turmoil of moving to a new home.

Cleo on the Move

Ages 2–5 · 2002

A cat and dog face the uncertainty of moving to a new home.

Moving to the Neighborhood

Ages 0–4 · 2018

A new neighbor arrives, and Daniel helps them feel at home.

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Moving Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about moving for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Hello, Nebulon!

Ages 5–7 · 2013

A young boy moves to a new planet with his family and navigates a new school and friendships.

Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend!

Ages 4–8 · 2019

A story about the cycle of goodbyes and hellos in life.

The Balcony

Ages 4–8 · 2019

A girl's garden transforms her city life and those around her.

Little Home Bird

Ages 3–7 · 2016

A bird resists change until a new home brings unexpected joy.

The Homesick Club

Ages 3–7 · 2020

Kids form a club to cope with homesickness in a bustling city.

Gibberish

Ages 4–8 · 2022

A young boy named Dat navigates a new environment where everyone speaks a language he doesn't understand.

Bella and Stella Come Home

Ages 3–5 · 2010

A new house feels strange, but can Bella find comfort and friendship there?

Danbi Leads the School Parade

Ages 3–7 · 2020

A new girl turns silence into a joyful parade, bridging cultures with imagination.

A Kiss Goodbye

Ages 3–8 · 2007

Chester must leave his beloved home. Can a new place ever feel the same?

Florette

Ages 4–7 · 2018

A young girl finds a way to bring nature into her new city home.

The Blue House
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The Blue House

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A father and son must leave their cherished home as their neighborhood transforms around them.

Jamie Is Jamie
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Jamie Is Jamie

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A preschooler challenges gender norms through play, teaching peers empathy and creativity.

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Moving Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about moving for developing and independent readers.

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Ages 14–18 · 1969

A young girl faces abandonment and prejudice, seeking freedom through resilience and the power of words.

Violets Are Blue

Ages 9–13 · 2021

A young girl faces family secrets and broken trust amidst a fresh start.

Forget Me Not
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Forget Me Not

Ages 9–12 · 2017

A girl with Tourette syndrome navigates a new school, friendship, and self-acceptance amid constant change.

Rock Star

Ages 6–8 · 2017

A young girl tries to navigate the challenges of school and friendships after her best friend moves away.

Annie's Life in Lists

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A shy girl uses lists to navigate a new town, school, and friendships.

Across the Pond
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Across the Pond

Ages 8–12 · 2021

Can Callie find her place in a new world after a friendship fallout?

Hope Was Here

Ages 12–18 · 2000

A small-town diner becomes the battleground for a mayoral race against corruption.

Lost and Found

Ages 8–12 · 2008

Twins exploit a school error, leading to unexpected discoveries.

The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street

Ages 8–12 · 2017

Five siblings have eleven days to save their home from a grumpy landlord's eviction plan.

Kira-Kira

Ages 12–15 · 2004

A sister's illness challenges Katie to find hope in a world that seems to dim without her light.

I Am Number Four
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I Am Number Four

Ages 14–18 · 2010

Aliens hide on Earth, hunted one by one. Number Four is next.

Captain Awesome to the Rescue!

Ages 7–9 · 2012

Three friends must stop a villain from stealing their smiles and the cans they collected for a food drive

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