My First Friend in a New Land (en Inglés) - Carole Ibrahim;Christian Abi Khalil;Lola Usupova

Moving to a new place can feel scary and overwhelming for a child.

My First Friend in a New Land is a gentle and reassuring rhyming picture book that helps young children feel safe, understood, and hopeful as they adjust to a new home and make their very first friend.

Kayla and Audrey are sisters who leave everything familiar behind and move to a new country. They miss their friends, their routines, and the comfort of home. As they wonder if they will ever truly belong, one sunny day in a strawberry field changes everything.

There, they meet Emma.

What begins as a simple moment of play blossoms into the start of a beautiful friendship and a new sense of belonging.

Written in comforting rhyme and filled with heart, this story gently supports children navigating:

Perfect for families experiencing relocation or immigration, this bilingual book opens meaningful conversations about change, resilience, and the courage it takes to begin again.

Ideal for ages 3-8, parents, educators, and caregivers will cherish sharing this story to help children process big emotions and discover the power of friendship.

Because sometimes, all it takes is one new friend to make a new place feel like home.