TY - BOOK AU - McMillan , Dawn AU - Gregory Baldwin TI - My New Home T2 - Oxford reading for comprehension SN - 9780190314873 U1 - F 823 PY - 2009/// CY - Docklands, Victoria PB - Oxford University Press KW - Fiction KW - Picture Book N1 - My New Home is a gentle and heartfelt picture book that addresses the emotional experience of moving to a new house and adapting to change. Through the eyes of a young child, readers are invited to explore feelings of uncertainty, excitement, and hope that come with starting fresh in unfamiliar surroundings. The story is designed to help young children understand and normalize the complex emotions tied to transitions such as moving home or changing schools. Its simple language, relatable narrative, and warm illustrations work together to create a reassuring message of resilience and belonging. The book is suitable for early readers (ages 5–8) and can be a valuable tool for parents, teachers, and counselors to support children through times of change. It also encourages empathy and discussion around new experiences and adapting to change; Early readers (ages 5–8); World Cat N2 - My New Home tells the story of a young child adjusting to life in a new house, neighborhood, or community. The narrative gently explores feelings of displacement, change, and adjustment, offering comfort and encouragement to children who may be going through similar experiences. With sensitive language and emotive illustrations, the book helps children process themes of moving, change, and resilience, while reinforcing a sense of hope and belonging ER -