About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their child is experiencing a significant transition, such as moving to a new house or starting at a new school, and needs a joyful reminder that new beginnings are adventures shared with friends. The story follows a trio of animal companions who leave their old home to travel by train to a brand new house, turning the potential stress of moving into a rhythmic, rhyming celebration. Beyond the theme of moving, this book is an excellent choice for children who are beginning to delight in wordplay and phonics. Mordicai Gerstein uses bouncy, repetitive rhyming patterns that build confidence in early readers. It is a gentle, upbeat, and humorously illustrated tale that reinforces the idea that home is not just a place, but a feeling created by the people (or animals) we love.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book handles the topic of moving in a purely positive and secular light. There is no anxiety or sadness depicted regarding what is left behind; instead, the focus is entirely on the excitement of the destination and the journey. The resolution is hopeful and celebratory.
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