Mitchell Is Moving

Name: Mitchell Is Moving
ISBN: 9780689808760

For the child who is feeling both excited and nervous about a big change: this gentle story explores the bittersweet reality of leaving a best friend behind.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child is facing a major transition, such as moving to a new house or starting a new school, and is struggling to balance excitement with the fear of loss. Mitchell the dinosaur is absolutely certain he wants to move. He is tired of his old house and ready for an adventure. However, once he actually begins the process, the reality of leaving his best friend Margo behind begins to sink in. This story provides a gentle, low stakes way to discuss the 'fear of missing out' and the anxiety of maintaining long distance friendships. It is perfectly pitched for children ages 4 to 8, validating that it is okay to be happy about a change while also feeling deeply sad about what is being left behind. Ultimately, it offers a comforting resolution that emphasizes that moving doesn't have to mean ending a relationship.

Friendship & Loyalty Moving Dinosaurs Anxiety & Worry Saying Goodbye Friendship & Social Loneliness & Belonging Letting Go

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Characters feel sadness and loneliness regarding the separation of friends.

Sensitive Topics

The book handles the concept of geographical separation and the 'end of an era' in a friendship. The approach is secular and metaphorical, using dinosaurs to explore very real human anxieties about relocation. The resolution is hopeful and realistic, focusing on adaptation rather than cancellation of the move.