Leaving behind family and friends when you move to another country is difficult for children to process. It isn’t easy for adults, either. This little book helps to remind us to treasure our memories of the beautiful people and places we leave behind, and that those memories are gifts we will carry with us forever. While this specific story is based in Ireland, its themes would be familiar to expat families anywhere in the world. 

Tell us about your “far from home” story, or share your best advice for new immigrants (especially those with young children) from your personal experience of setting up a “home away from Home” in a new place or country: (link to share your story page)

Here are some photos of the Whispering Wall: