Families who loved Connor Wants His Old House Back by Donna Downing often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent would reach for this book when their child is expressing deep homesickness after a move or struggling to accept a new living situation. The story follows Connor, a young boy who is unhappy with his new house and believes the only solution is to return to his old one. It captures the raw, sometimes stubborn feelings of grief that children experience when their familiar world changes. Through Connor's journey, the book explores themes of letting go, the importance of family support, and the slow process of building resilience. It is a gentle, realistic choice for children ages 4 to 8 who need to hear that it is okay to miss what they lost while they slowly find their footing in a new place. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's desire to go back in time without dismissing those feelings as mere tantrums.