Chapter Books About Moving

Moving in chapter book form means living through the full transition. The weeks of packing, the last day at the old school, the first day at the new one, and the months of adjusting that nobody warns you about. These 1,425 books take the time the experience actually takes.

1,425 books

Lindsay, Lindsay, Fly Away Home

Stella Pevsner

After growing up in faraway lands, Lindsay struggles to find her footing in the United States while living with an aunt

Ages 11–15

Man in Motion

Jan Mark

For the child trying to navigate a new school or social circle by being someone they're not. This funny story explores t

Ages 8–12

The Perfect Place

Teresa E. Harris

Treasure Daniels must navigate life with her stern great-aunt in a town where the shadows of segregation still linger.

Ages 8–12

Heart String

Brooke Boynton-Hughes

A shimmering thread stretches across a wide world, serving as a constant reminder that no matter how far we go, we remai

Ages 3–6

Sunfire #11

Julie

Vivian Schurfranz

For the teenager navigating the weight of career expectations and the excitement of independence while finding her voice

Ages 12–17

Cedric and Boo #1

Two Birthdays

Tim Hopgood

For the child navigating life between two houses after a parental split. This gentle story affirms that though routines

Ages 3–7

Beautiful Americans #1

Beautiful Americans

Lucy Silag

Secrets and high-stakes glamour collide when one of four American students on a study abroad program in Paris suddenly v

Ages 14–18

Liza #2

Going the Distance

Mary Jane Miller

For the child feeling like a fish out of water in a new town, this story offers a relatable look at finding your footing

Ages 8–12

First Step Nonfiction

Where Do You Live?

Marcie Bovetz

From busy city apartments to quiet suburban houses, people find many different ways to build a home and live in a commun

Ages 3–6