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We’ve just moved into a new home this summer, so this latest addition to the Lulu series couldn’t have come at a better time! 🏡💫

In the story, Lulu’s family is moving too, making room for a new baby on the way! With coloured stickers, clever planning, and Lulu in charge of organising, it’s a fun and gentle guide through big changes.

A very calming read for little ones facing moves, new siblings, or any kind of transition. –

Carolyn C, Librarian
The newest book in the Lola series has two new life events for our main character: a new baby and a new house.
This story focuses on packing, and planning the move, as well as anticipating the new location. Lola and Leo are perfect for young children who are learning about their world. I love these books, and recommend this one for schools and libraries.

Rachel C, Librarian on NetGalley
Another winner in the Lola series. My kiddo loves these books and I love how it prepares her for things she will experience. I only wish we had this one a year ago before our move!

R.R. Educator on Netgalley
Lola's Moving Day is a sweet picture book in a series of books about Lola and her family... Moving a household is a big task that requires significant organization. Lola's family has it covered with numbered boxes and colorful stickers that designate boxes to specific rooms and owned by certain family members.
Lola's story explains the process to help the reader understand the particulars of a move and how it can be unsettling but not scary.
The illustrations were colorful and detailed, giving us a glimpse of Lola's new home and feelings about the move. This is a great resource for young children who are in the process of moving so they don't feel so scared by the prospect of a new residence, neighbors, and community.

Tiffany E, Librarian
Beloved characters Lola and Leo are moving because Mommy is having another baby! This book captures the ups and downs of moving from a child's point of view. This next entry into the Lola and Leo series will be great for libraries and families. Plus the news of a new baby means more new adventures of a growing family to share with a growing family.

 Jesus G, Librarian
I read this book to my little cousin, and he absolutely loved it! It's a charming story that addresses a relatable topic for young children, many of whom experience their parents moving to new places. I can't wait to add this book to our library collection.

Nikki H, Educator
I read this to my upcoming first grader and she really liked this book! She liked the step by step layout of what Lola and her family did to prepare, pack, move and unpack for their new house.

It really was the sweetest story about the family growing and moving to a new apartment around the corner and how Lola helped sort, label and pack up to move. It's a great story for kiddos who are experiencing moving and have nerves about it and how to help with your feelings through it.

With her family expecting a new baby and needing a bit more space at home, Lulu’s world is about to change – and change can be both exciting and a little bit scary. Lulu Moves Home is a warm, reassuring picturebook that gently explores the emotional journey of moving house through the familiar and much-loved character of Lulu.

Full of empathy and quiet strength, each moment is thoughtfully paced; from the practical details of packing up all the boxes with colour-coded stickers to a bittersweet goodbye with a beloved neighbour, and the joy of discovering kindness in new surroundings. McQuinn captures the small but significant emotions of a child’s experience of change beautifully honouring their fears, resilience, and curiosity throughout the story. Beardshaw’s illustrations are radiant with texture, colour, and expressive charm. Using the subtle emotional cues in Lulu’s expressions and those of her family, the bright, warm colours throughout the artwork brings a comforting warmth to every page. 

Together, McQuinn and Beardshaw offer young readers a beautifully balanced mix of practical reassurance and gentle wonder while adapting to new and big changes. Whether your audience is preparing for a big move, a new arrival or simply adjusting to new situations, Lulu Moves Home is a tender companion – filled with love, kindness, and the quiet magic of new beginnings. A must have for any child’s bookshelf. – Children's Books Ireland

The cosy fictional world of Lulu is one of those that I would be happy to live in. Over the years, we have enjoyed watching her and her little brother grow and learn through a range of everyday adventures. She sometimes looks a bit anxious, but is always encouraged by the kind adults around her who trust her to be confident in her abilities and to contribute to solving problems.

This time her family is not only moving from a flat to a new house, but is also preparing for the arrival of a new baby. These are familiar but often daunting experiences for young children because of the potential upheaval and obvious change to family dynamics. I remember my own three-year-old daughter was uncharacteristically subdued for several days when we left the home where she had grown up. Lulu’s very sensible parents are much more organised than I was and prepare their two children for the big change by involving them with the complicated packing plan involving stickers for each box. They manage to make the whole process look so orderly and easy, with everybody smiling and co-operative that any child with qualms would be reassured!

When I recently shared the book with a group of four-year-olds, one was keen to know what would happen to the cat shown on the front cover. It turned out that her grandad had recently moved house to a different town, and he had left his cat with a neighbour in case it got lost. We talked for a while about how pets could sometimes get distressed and confused but how others were very flexible ‘as long as they had plenty of food and drink’!

The first double page spread showed the family of four looking with excitement at an advert for a bigger house because mummy is having another baby. Another child explained that a baby doesn’t take up too much space for about one year, but her friend threw in the possibility that it might be twins or even triplets. As ever, children love to contribute their own experiences to a story and it turns out that several had twins in their families. Once we got back on track, we were able to see how Lulu and her brother Tayo were gently reassured about the impending move.  Once almost everything was packed, they enjoyed a goodbye supper prepared by Mrs Rehman, who lives upstairs.

We particularly liked the illustration showing the children being photographed in front of their height chart. This encouraged a lot more talking about personal height charts, which room they were kept in etc and why they were important. As the story progressed, we were pleased to see that the cat was safely contained in a carrier basket as they entered the new house. It seems that they have moved into another friendly community because their neighbours arrive with dinner and flowers!

The importance of books is always at the heart of the Lulu stories, so it was no surprise to see her put her three best ones on the shelf beside her bed before she settles down to sleep:
‘Lulu’s new room smells different
And feels kind of funny.
But she can see the stars 
Through her new window.’    

I strongly recommend this positive picture book which will be a great resource to use in the classroom when talking about different kinds of homes and the impact of change. Hopefully it will encourage children to reflect on their own experiences of moving home and the imminent arrival of a new baby in a family. - Karen Argent, The Letterpress project