About This Book
When your child is facing a move and struggling with sadness about leaving their home and friends, this book provides a gentle mirror for their feelings. Indiana is a young boy who is heartbroken to be moving. The story follows him as he carefully packs a memory box with treasures from his old life, like an acorn from his favorite tree and a picture of his best friend. It gives voice to the loneliness and grief that can accompany a big change, validating a child’s experience without rushing to a happy ending. This quiet, tender story is perfect for sensitive children ages 4 to 7 because it creates a safe space to talk about loss and the slow, hopeful process of a new place starting to feel like home.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book directly addresses the grief associated with moving. The approach is secular and emotional but gentle. The resolution is hopeful and realistic, showing that new friendships can form and make a new place feel better, without erasing the sadness of what was lost.
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