Best Children’s Books About Moving (2026): 4 Compared

Finding the best children’s books about moving gets easier once you know the reader: a toddler needs a sturdy board book about a new neighbor, while a school-age kid may want a workbook to sort out big feelings. We compared four books by listed reading age, grade level, page count and tone, so you can match the book to the child.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	Moving Day! by Munsch	9.7/10	Buy
2	Daniel Tiger's Move by Cassel	9.6/10	Buy
3	Big Move Workbook by Woodring	9.6/10	Buy
4	Moving House by Civardi	9.6/10	Buy

1

Moving Day! by Munsch

Robert Munsch·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A funny 32-page story about a big sister who packs the little kids with the boxes on moving day.

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Pros

• Funny take on moving day that names the stress kids feel
• Reading age of 3 to 8 and grade level 1 to 2 agree on the reader
• Inspired by a real family's move, per the description

Cons

• The prank plot needs a parent to frame it for literal-minded kids
• No coping activities or tips are included
• A child wanting a gentle story may prefer the Usborne pick

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Daniel Tiger's Move by Cassel

Alexandra Cassel·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 14-page board book where Daniel Tiger helps a new neighbor feel at home.

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Pros

• Board-book format survives toddler handling
• A familiar TV character comforts young movers
• Reading age 2 to 4 with grade Preschool to Kindergarten agrees on the reader

Cons

• At 14 pages it is the shortest pick
• Reading age is marked as from customers rather than stated by the publisher
• Tied to the show, so it suits fans more than newcomers

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Big Move Workbook by Woodring

Lori Attanasio Woodring Ph.D.·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 68-page workbook with activities that walk kids ages 5 to 7 through a move, from worry to new friends.

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Pros

• 68 pages of activities walk kids through the whole move
• Covers emotions, goodbyes and making friends, per the description
• The listing describes it as award-winning

Cons

• A workbook, not a storybook, so it suits kids who like writing and drawing
• 2013 publication date makes it the oldest pick
• Reading age is marked as from customers; no grade level is stated

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Moving House by Civardi

Anne Civardi·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A gentle Usborne First Experiences introduction to moving house for ages 2 to 5.

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Pros

• Gentle, reassuring tone for first-time movers
• Usborne First Experiences format with detailed illustrations to talk about
• 2021 publication, the newest among the picks

Cons

• No page count is stated on the listing
• No grade level is stated on the listing
• The description is brief, with less detail than the other picks

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More picks to compare

• I Heard That You're Moving! by GrayRhyming verses on bravery and new friends, 24 pages.Check on Amazon
• Moving Day by DrobnickA house's-eye view of moving day, 40 pages, ages 4 to 8.Check on Amazon
• The Night Before Moving Day by WingPacking, garage sales and farewell parties, ages 4 to 6.Check on Amazon
• Goodbye, Old House by WildA gentle goodbye story for ages 3 to 7, 32 pages.Check on Amazon

Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 17 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit for the reader, contents and edition, value, and the listed reading age or level. All four listings give a reading age, two of them marked as from customers, and two give a grade level. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best children’s books about moving

Match the format to the child

A board book suits toddlers: the Daniel Tiger book is 14 pages for ages 2 to 4. A workbook suits kids who like to write and draw: the Woodring workbook is 68 pages for ages 5 to 7. For a straight story, the Munsch and Usborne books read aloud in one sitting.

Funny or gentle

Tone matters as much as age. Moving Day! plays the move for laughs, with a big sister packing the little kids into boxes. Moving House takes the reassuring route, explaining each part of the process simply. Pick the tone that matches how your child handles big changes; for more books on new family chapters, see our best children’s books about new siblings.

Read the age and the grade together

Two listings give both numbers: the Daniel Tiger book lists 2 to 4 years with Preschool to Kindergarten, and the Munsch book lists 3 to 8 years with grade 1 to 2. When both agree, trust the band; when a listing gives only one, read the description for clues. For books that name big feelings plainly, see our best children’s books about mental health.

Before you buy

• Check the format: the Woodring title is a 68-page workbook, not a storybook.
• For a series, confirm the volume: the Daniel Tiger book ties to a TV episode, so fans will know the characters.
• Compare the listed reading age and grade level with your reader, and note when the reading age is marked as from customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good book about moving for a toddler?

The Daniel Tiger board book lists reading age 2 to 4 and grade Preschool to Kindergarten in 14 sturdy pages.

Is there a workbook about moving for kids?

Yes. My Very Exciting, Sorta Scary, Big Move is a 68-page workbook for ages 5 to 7, with activities on emotions, goodbyes and new friends.

Which book is funniest about moving?

Moving Day! by Robert Munsch, where a big sister packs the little kids with the boxes. It lists reading age 3 to 8 and grade 1 to 2.

Still deciding? Our top pickMoving Day! by Munsch

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