A little boy is woken up by his parents in the middle of the night and told they have to leave their home and friends and belongings behind. At least he gets to bring his rabbit. On the journey, there’s lots of hurrying and then waiting and the boy’s tummy hurts because he’s trying to keep in his whining. An old lady tells him the story of another boy who had to leave his home suddenly and go to a new home. He grew up to be a great teacher (Jesus).
This sweet short story could be helpful for children who have had to move suddenly or had a difficult time moving. The illustration is sweet and the boy’s squirminess is so relatable!
Reading level: 4 to 7 years