Mia Moves Out by Miranda Paul, Paige Keiser
Published by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers on October 16th 2018
ISBN: 0399553320
Pages: 32
Genres: Adventure
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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“Mia Moves Out,” is a picture book for ages 3-7 years.

Mia’s new room is all her own, until – she has a new baby brother. “The room became half as big, and half as bright, but it also became TWICE as much fun. Sharing isn’t so bad,” Mia said.  This was until “growing happened,” and Mia declared that she was moving out. There were just too many toys, too many holidfay gifts and birthday gifts. . She tries to find another spot in her house that is just right; however, after a while she is lonely.  Her brother then discovers he is lonely and decides to move out of his room.   In the end, they discover that they can both be friends and enjoy each others company again in a large tent out of doors!

A fun book to read that many children will identify with.  How many children have threatened to move out or to run away only to find out, after all, that they really do miss and need the comfort of a sibling.  The illustrations are expressive,  cartoon like and are balanced nicely with the text.

Reviewed By Connie M. Smith, Breakwater School, Portland, ME