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Big Ernie learns to deal with being worried, mad, and a little sad about moving to a new home.

For young children, moving to a new home presents a unique set of challenges. While older children grasp the concept of permanent change, preschoolers may not until they have been in their new surroundings for several days or weeks. They experience a move on a very sensory level, reacting to changes in sights, smells, sounds, and climate. And while they may not be leaving a school or friends, they are leaving a familiar community and routines that must be rebuilt in their new environment.

Big Ernie’s New Home gently affirms the normal sadness, anger, and anxiety that young children feel after a move. And as Big Ernie gradually discovers familiar comforts and exciting adventures in his new home, young readers may be encouraged to do the same in theirs.

In an extensive Note to Parents, Dr. Jane Annunziata discusses the feelings that young children face when moving and offers a wealth of suggestions for smoothing their adjustment.

iParenting Media Award Winner

"When Big Ernie the cat moves to Santa Fe, he misses the familiar comforts of home and learns that everyone -- even the very brave -- needs time to adapt to a new place."—Parents.com

"Another comforting book for preschool children facing similar changes."—Kids' Books Without Borders

"Big Ernie is a cat who is not at all thrilled with the prospect of a new home. Luckily for Big Ernie, his owner, a little boy named Henry is there to love and support him as they go through the transition together."—PopSugar

"A book for 2 to 5-year-olds, Big Ernie’s New Home gives a detailed account of all the thoughts and worries that come up when a big move approaches. The story is told from the perspective of Ernie’s cat, and Ernie comforts him with reassuring thoughts about how moving is not so bad."—Unpakt Blog

"This children’s book centers around Big Ernie, a cat who unexpectedly discovers that he and his owner Henry will be moving to Arizona. Throughout the course of the book, Ernie learns how to deal with his sadness, confusion and worry in a positive way. Soon enough, Big Ernie begins to love his new home and new adventures with Henry."—Moving.com

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