Personalised story book moving from flat to house

What happens in your child Moves from Flat to House

1. Your child looks down from the flat window one last time.
2. Boxes and a familiar toy travel from the lift to the moving van.
3. Your child opens the new front door and hears it click shut.
4. Each stair reveals another small part of the house.
5. Your child plays outside, then returns indoors for a familiar bedtime routine.

How the first page could read

On moving morning, your child stood by the flat window and looked down at the pavement they knew so well. The lift gave its familiar ping, while boxes waited by the door. Today there would be a new front door to open, stairs to climb and a little patch of sky outside.

Your child’s name, look and little details replace these words, and the whole story is written for their age.

Why this story works

Children aged 2 to 6 often notice the practical changes first: the lift is gone, the hallway has stairs and outside is close by. This story lets your child spot those changes alongside reassuring familiarities, such as their own things and a grown-up nearby. The gentle sequence moves from the known flat to simple discoveries in the house, ending with a small outdoor play moment. Made from one photo of your child, it gives parents room to talk about what their own new home may have, without suggesting that every house works the same way.

Reading it together

• Before reading, ask your child which parts of their flat they know best, such as the lift, window or front door.
• Pause at the stairs and outdoor scenes to compare them with features in the new home.
• Read the final bedtime page on moving day to make room for one familiar part of the routine.

Suggested art style: Storybook watercolour

Soft watercolour keeps the city-to-home details clear and cosy, from pavement views to the new outdoor space. A sidekick idea: a small toy rabbit peeking from a box. You can pick any of the four styles and change the details in the form.