The Big Change Stories

Lani’s Big Adventure

A comforting story about moving far from home — and discovering you can belong again.

Lani is an eight-year-old girl living happily in Sydney, Australia, surrounded by everything she loves — the beach, her friends, and familiar routines. When her parents tell her they are moving to Vancouver, Canada, Lani feels heartbroken and afraid of leaving her home behind. Through packing, tearful goodbyes, and a long journey across the ocean, Lani slowly learns to face the unfamiliar. As she adjusts to a new school, makes a new friend, experiences changing seasons, and discovers new adventures, Lani begins to understand that home can grow and change with her.

The Heart of the Story

Even when change feels overwhelming, it can lead to growth, strength, and new beginnings.
You can carry what you love from the past while making space for what’s ahead.

How This Story Helps Children & Families

• Validates feelings of sadness, fear, and homesickness during big moves

• Encourages resilience and adaptability in unfamiliar environments

• Helps children process cultural and environmental change in a gentle, relatable way

• Reassures children that connections can continue, even across distance

• Includes reflection questions to support meaningful parent-child conversations about change and support

Why Parents Love It

This story supports families navigating major relocations by showing children that while change can feel like a loss at first, it can also open the door to confidence, connection, and a sense of belonging in a new place.