Jamela’s mother tells her that she has a new job and that they are mov ing to a new house. A small girl’s fears of moving are captured as she thinks about all the things she loves about her old house. Lively colorful illustra tions, interspersed with text on each page, show Jamela, tired from all the fuss, climbing into “Jamela’s box” (n.p.). A double spread shows a joyful celebration when Jamela reappears while her “Gogo” plays the piano as the truck moves along. Jamela soon finds that there are things to like about her new home, which is “under the same old sky” (n.p.). Other books about Jamela include Jamela’s Dress (Farrar, Straus and Giroux 1999) and What’s Cooking, Jamela? (Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2001). hc

Originally published by Frances Lincoln Great Britain, in 2004.

When Mama tells Jamela about her new job and a new place for them to live, Mama is excited but Jamela isn't. She likes so many things about the house they live in now -- the squeaky front gate she swings on, the view from her window, the neighborhood sounds and smells. But on moving day Jamela is ready to help -- although none of the grownups are prepared for the silly mixup caused by her "helping."

The ensuing fun helps smooth the transition from old to new in this colorful township tale about a little girl's moving-away woes that will comfort and encourage anyone who has had to learn to sleep in a new room.