Moving to a new home can be traumatic for children, especially young children. They are being asked to give up everything they know, especially their friends, and venture forth into the unknown. Fortunately, there are many children books that can help make your move less traumatic.

Here are 6 of the best children’s books about moving:

1. The Berenstain Bears’ Moving Day

This classic book by Jan and Stan Berenstain can help ease your child’s fear of moving by showing them how normal it is. It tells the story of a family of bears who move from their mountain home to a new tree house, and it includes 50 stickers your children can play with.

2. The Good-Pie Party

In this book by Liz Garton Scanlon and Kady MacDonald Denton, three best friends deal with the fact that one of them will be moving out of town. They do this by throwing a big joyous party. The book shows children that the bonds of friendship are strong enough to withstand a move, and this can greatly soothe a child who is upset about leaving a good friend.

3.Big Ernie’s New Home: A Story for Young Children Who Are Moving

This heartwarming story from Terese Martin is about a big cat named Ernie, who learns that he has to move. The book not only details how Ernie overcomes his sadness and fear about moving, but it also shows children how moving can be a big adventure, where you get to experience incredible things that you would have never had a chance to experience otherwise.

4. I Like Where I Am

In this picture book from Jessica Harper, a 6-year-old boy discovers that he has to move with his family to a big city. At first, he is very upset and scared, but he soon discovers how moving is no big deal. The book contains many funny illustrations that can help lighten your child’s mood.

5. Bella And Stella Come Home

This beautifully illustrated book by Anika Denise and Christopher Denise tells the story of a young girl who moves into a strange new house only to find that it is really not that strange, after all. What is interesting about this book is that the child’s parents are not depicted within the story, which allows the girl to discover the truth about moving on her own.

6. Boomer’s Big Day

In this picture book from Constance W. McGeorge and Mary Whyte, a golden retriever is horrified to learn that he and his family are in the process of moving. Though he soon overcomes his fright when he discovers that all his favorite things are available in his new house. He is also happy to discover that there are many new things to discover in his new house as well.