When Loretta moves to a new town, she misses her grandfather and the love of fishing they shared. A child watched for the moving van and leaves lip marks on the window of the apartment before departing for a new home. When his family moves from Oregon to Washington, D.C., Gus records his experiences and feelings in a journal. A little girl adjusts to her new life in California with the help of a doll. A grandmother adjusts to her new home.
Separation inspires a creative idea.
A New York City boy has heard some wild stories about Arizona, his new home. A girl transfers her observations and feelings about moving to her teddy bear. A black family encounters prejudice when they move into an all-white neighborhood. Ira Says Goodbye Ira is surprised that his best friend is happy about moving to a new town.