A New Home
By Tania de Regil
The Story
A boy leaving New York City and a girl leaving Mexico City each face the same nervous questions about their move — will they make friends, what will they eat, where will they play?
Why It's Special
For the kid who's anxious about any big change, this book sits right there in the worry with them, then shows two children feeling the exact same thing from opposite ends of a map.
- Big idea: Strange and familiar can be the same place looked at from two directions — and home is less about the address than about the fears and hopes you carry into it.
- Vibes: Quiet, tender, and thoughtful, with a gentle back-and-forth rhythm between two cities.
Perfect For Kids Who
- are working on handling a big move or transition
- enjoy comparing two places side by side
- respond well to having their worries named and validated
- like to study detailed city illustrations
Ask Your Little Reader
- Real-life connection: Have you ever had to leave a place you loved and move somewhere new?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the boy felt about leaving New York City? How do you think the girl felt about leaving Mexico City?
- Story & problem-solving: What are some of the same questions both children ask about their new homes?
- Imagination: If you moved to a brand new city, what would you want to know about it first?
- Real-life connection: What foods, friends, or places would you miss most if you moved away?
