A New Home

A New Home beautifully explores the anxieties and excitement surrounding a family move through the parallel experiences of two children. A young boy in New York City and a young girl in Mexico City both express their fears about leaving their familiar surroundings and wonder what their new homes will be like. Through a clever narrative structure and detailed illustrations, the book highlights the universal feelings associated with change, ultimately showing that home can be found wherever you are, and that new places often hold unexpected joys and connections. It's a gentle, reassuring read for children aged 4-11, perfect for opening conversations about big life changes and cultural discovery.

As a girl in Mexico City and a boy in New York City ponder moving to each other’s locale, it becomes clear that the two cities — and the two children — are more alike than they might think. But I’m not sure I want to leave my home. I’m going to miss so much. Moving to a new city can be exciting. But what if your new home isn’t anything like your old home? Will you make friends? What will you eat? Where will you play? In a cleverly combined voice — accompanied by wonderfully detailed illustrations depicting parallel urban scenes — a young boy conveys his fears about moving from New York City to Mexico City while, at the same time, a young girl expresses trepidation about leaving Mexico City to move to New York City. Tania de Regil offers a heartwarming story that reminds us that home may be found wherever life leads. Fascinating details about each city are featured at the end.