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πŸ“¦ Moving to a new home or neighborhood

1 episode Β· 3 books

Episodes to watch 1
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Daniel Moves to a New Home

Ages 2–6 PeacockPBS 28 min

Daniel's family moves and he experiences the grief of leaving his home alongside the excitement of somewhere new. The episode validates both feelings without rushing to resolution.

Books to read 3

We're Moving

Heather Maisner

Ages 2–5

A simple, warm book specifically designed for very young children moving to a new home, with lift-the-flap elements that make packing and new beginnings feel exciting rather than scary.

Goodbye House

Frank Asch

Ages 2–6

Baby Bear says goodbye to every room in his old house before the family moves. A ritual of farewell that validates the grief of leaving a home and gives children a way to honor what they're leaving behind.

Franklin Goes to the Hospital

Paulette Bourgeois

Ages 3–7

Franklin is scared when he needs surgery on his cracked shell. This warm, accurate book walks children through hospital admission, the operating room, and recovery β€” reducing anticipatory anxiety about surgical procedures.