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As reviewed on "KidStuff" on Martha Stewart Living Radio, Sirius 112, on February 27, 2007:

Topic: Kids and Moving

Rosa's Room
By Barbara Bottner
Illustrated by Beth Spiegel
Ages 4-8
$15.95 hardcover
ISBN 10: 1-56145-302-1
ISBN 13: 978-1-56145-302-3
Peachtree Publishers
Rosa moves into her new home and sets about making her room feel like her own by adding her clothes in the closet, her crayons in the drawer, a poster on the wall and her favorite doll, Maria, on her bed. Still, it feels like something is missing until Rosa spots someone outside through her window: a new friend to play with in her room and to share her toys.

Be My Neighbor
By Maya Ajmera and John D. Ivanko
Foreword written by Mr. Fred Rogers
Ages 5-8
$16.95 Hardcover
ISBN 10: 978-1-57091-504-8
Charlesbridge Publishing
Around the world, children live in community with others, sharing homes, resources, and experiences with their neighbors. Through vivid photographs and heart-warming text, this book celebrates what it means to be a neighbor the whole world over.
"This beautifully crafted book explores the concept of community. . . . Mr. Rogers would be proud." —School Library Journal
"A visually enticing tribute to diversity and the number of bonds that unite us in a common humanity." —Kirkus Reviews

Mallory on the Move
By Laurie Friedman
Illustrated by Tamara Schmitz
Ages 7-10
$15.95 Hardcover
$5.95 Paperback
Hardcover: ISBN 10 1-57505-538-4; ISBN 13 978-1-57505-538-1
Paperback: ISBN 10 1-57505-831-6; ISBN 13 978-1-57505-831-3
Lerner Publishing Group
When eight-and-a-half-year-old Mallory McDonald's parents tell her that they are moving, she's mad—really mad! It's not fair! How can they make her move away from Mary Ann, her best friend in the whole wide world? When Mallory arrives at her new house, things are terrible. Her room is too small and the girl next door is mean. But Joey lives next door, too. He tells jokes, helps teach her cat to do tricks, and shows her how to skateboard. But when Mary Ann comes to visit, will Mallory have to choose between her best friend and her new friend?

Papa and the Pioneer Quilt
By Jean Van Leeuwen
Illustrated by Rebecca Bond
Ages 3-5
$16.99 Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0-8037-3028-4
ISBN 10: 978-0-8037-3028-1
Dial Books for Young Readers
Rebecca's papa has wandering feet. He is following his dream and taking the family west on the Oregon Trail, across prairies, rivers, and mountains. Along the way, Rebecca begins collecting pieces of cloth. In their new home, Mama will help her use these scraps to sew a quilt that will become a keepsake of their amazing, courageous journey. This is a moving account of an early American girl and her cheerful optimism as her family makes a historic journey, until at last she is thrilled to arrive at the place they will finally call home.