Changes

A parent should reach for this book when their child is facing a big, undefined change and expressing anxiety or worry they can't quite name. Perfect for preparing for a new sibling, a move, or starting school, this story validates the unsettling feeling that the world is about to turn upside down. The book follows a young boy, Joseph, whose father tells him "things are going to change." Left alone with his thoughts, his house begins to transform in strange and surreal ways, visualizing his internal anxieties. Anthony Browne's masterful illustrations make abstract feelings tangible for children ages 4 to 7. It's an excellent tool for starting a conversation, not by giving answers, but by acknowledging that feeling worried about the unknown is normal and okay.