Turtle Moves House - Experiences Matter - Author Sue Graves

Big changes can bring big feelings—especially when it means leaving a home you love.

In Turtle Moves House, Turtle finds out her family is moving to a new home. While everyone else seems excited, Turtle feels sad and unsure. She loves her current home—and living next door to her best friend, Bear. But with a little support from Bear’s mum and some creative ideas, Turtle begins to see that new places can bring new joys.

This thoughtful and reassuring story helps young children navigate the complex emotions that come with moving house. It includes practical prompts and activities to help them express their feelings and feel empowered during times of transition.

Recommended age: 3–6 years
Perfect for: families preparing for a move, early years classrooms, and PSHE lessons about change and emotional resilience.

Why we—and schools—love it:

• Emotionally insightful: Helps children name and understand their feelings during big life changes.
• Supportive and practical: Includes activity ideas and conversation starters to extend learning and reflection.
• Classroom-aligned: Supports EYFS and KS1 goals in emotional literacy, social development, and resilience.

Other helpful titles in the series:

• Monkey Goes to Hospital – A Book About Visiting the Hospital
• Little Leopard Learns to Swim – A Book About Confidence in the Water
• Little Tiger Starts School – A Book About New Beginnings

Collect them all to support emotional growth through real-life experiences.