I Like Where I Am by Jessica Harper

Illustrated by G. Brian Karas.32 p., Putnam, 2004. When you like your house, your neighborhood, and your school, the thought of moving somewhere else can be troubling. And when the movers come, the 6-year-old boy in this story just wants to stay where he is. He sees no reason to move to Little Rock. The boy's mama comforts him while the movers pack their truck. And the boy discovers that things are OK in his new home, he has a new friend, and he even has a new kitten - a privilege that was reserved for his little sister in the old house. Although he'll always love his old house, he likes his new home too. With its charming, gentle illustrations and catchy rhythms and rhymes, this story offers empathy and hope to children anticipating a move. Ages 4-7