Milo is not happy to be moving. He doesn't want to explore his new home. He just wants to sit inside and sulk. However, one day Georgie ventures too far and Milo has to get out and find her. This is a heartwarming story about accepting change and making new friends and memories.

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What a heartfelt, moving picture book about the fear and pain associated with moving and the joy that can be found in the new. The string through the neighborhood in the illustrations was amazingly beautiful and told its own tale. The way the community came together for Milo and Georgie was just brilliant. I loved this story.

Milo and Georgie have to move to a new town, and Milo is so upset that he won't go outside to explore their new neighborhood. But Georgie loves their new house, and wants to explore. Milo ties a string of yarn around her and lets her loose on the neighborhood, but when he tugs on the yarn twice, Georgie is supposed to come home. One day, Milo tugs on the yarn, but Georgie doesn't respond! Milo has to go looking for his sister, and discovers a whole neighborhood full of new friends!

I loved this sweet story about moving and being upset about leaving behind all the things you loved about your old home. Milo is really determined to hate everything new that comes along, and I love how stubborn he is in the beginning! It's hilarious!

The contrast between Milo's bad attitude and Georgie's love for every new adventure is brilliant! Georgie is excited and happy about everything, and she comes home each day with stories of her neighborhood discoveries.

I moved around a lot as a child, and I was a mixture of Milo and Georgie. I loved each new adventure, but also felt sad to leave behind the familiarity of the old place.
This would be a wonderful book to read to children who are moving to a new location.

The artwork is delightfully whimsical and brightly colored!

Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.

Poor Milo! Just when he thinks he will never have fun again he retires to his new bedroom refusing to explore his new surroundings. Instead he allows his little sister to take a look around but not before he ties a string to her with the explicit instructions that she must return when he pulls on the string twice.

Milo panics when Georgie does not follow instructions and he goes out to look for her meeting many people whom Georgie has left a lasting impression. Milo realises he has been missing out on many things while Georgie has been exploring. This is a story of community and people taking time out to get to know each other and look out for each other - a habit, I fear that is sadly lacking in today's busy society.

This is a heartwarming and sweet story which instils the importance of looking out for and taking care of each other. I can't wait to share this story with my daughter when she is a little older and able to understand it's message.

Milo and Georgie’s mother gets a great new job and announces that with the new job comes a move. Milo is crushed. After one last baseball game at his old neighborhood he proclaims he’ll never be happy again, and once they move he refuses to go outside. His little sister Georgie can’t stand to be cooped up like Milo, so Milo ties a string to her and tells her to come home as soon as the string is tugged twice. Georgie comes home with wonderful tales of her adventures in the new city and something about gelato. Milo refuses to budge. But when Georgie’s string responds to his tug by coming back with no Georgie, Milo must venture out into his horrid new neighborhood. And things will never be the same.

Awww, what a sweet story. Milo may sound like a stubborn grouch, but anyone who has moved away from a place they loved will understand he’s just grieving. And he couldn’t have found a better neighborhood to grieve in or a sister to grieve with. I love that his sister gives him his space and lets him come out on his own time, even though she knows the new neighborhood is lots of fun. But even more, I love that once Milo does make it out (thanks to Georgie’s forays in the neighborhood and big heart), Milo finds numerous people eager to help him find his sister, welcome him into their lives, and make him feel that maybe you can love a new place while still missing an old one. A great story for any kid facing a move or still dealing with a past one. Also just a great story about how to be a good neighbor to new kids in your area. The illustration style reminds me of a mix of Isabelle Arsenault and Carson Ellis and fit the story well. I’ll be recommending the elementary library purchase this title, especially since we’re an international school and many of our students face really hard moves not just in a new neighborhood but often in a new country. Milo’s story may be the voice of understanding and hope they need in those times of difficult transition.

I have mixed feelings about this book. The babysitter is elderly and neglectful, a problem of which Milo and Georgie take advantage. Then, Milo decides that it's a good idea to just tie Georgie to a string and have her return when he tugs on the string. I'm going to assume it's the not-yet-fully-developed frontal lobe in a child his age that doesn't allow him to think beyond that decision to the consequences of it. Eventually (but not surprisingly), one day, Georgie does not return when Milo tugs on the string and so he sets off to find her, discovering the wonderful attributes of their neighbourhood/community along the way.

While I appreciate the message that the author is attempting to communicate, here, the premise for it is problematic. I suppose, if nothing else, it would provide a good springboard for discussions with children, regarding personal safety. LUCKILY Georgie is found and Milo discovers that the world around him is a wonderful place, if you take a chance, try something new, be open to new possibilities, etc. Also Luckily, Georgie doesn't come to harm.

I think that the same ends could have been achieved via very different (and much safer/less dangerous) means. I think the author forgot the part where a call to CPS is made because these children are raising themselves with no supervision.

I loved the illustrations in this book, they really brought the story to life. The story focuses on a young family that are moving away as their mum has found a new job. It is quite a feel good story in that it shows children hope in a new surrounding even though at the outset it might feel to them like the worst ever thing in the work. I enjoyed the ending too.

This is a great resource for children who are moving or have moved and have a difficult time adjusting to their new surroundings. Milo does not want to move! Milo is content where she is at and does not want to leave. At her new place she spends quite a bit of time sulking before she finally adjusts and accepts her new environment before finally declaring that she never want to leave.

Just when summer is starting Milo and Georgie's mom gets a new job, and that means moving to a new town right away. Milo is very upset. He is sure we will never be happy again. He just retired of having fun. In the new house all he does is watch TV, while the old baby sitter sleeps and Georgie ask non stop to go outside to play. Then is when the idea comes to Milo. He ties Georgie to the end of a red yarn so she can go outside while he stays at home. She promises to come back when he tugs the string twice, just before the time mom is back. The plan works perfectly for several weeks, until one day, when Milo tugs the string, nothing happens. Georgie doesn't come back. Milo desperately goes outside to find his sister, and there he meets lots of people who likes Georgie and wants to help him find her. He also goes around the neighborhood, and it doesn't look that bad. They finally find Georgie, who didn't know how to come back home when her string broke. Milo is happy to find her, but he is also happy of having come out of his home and discovered such a great place, and such nice people.

I enjoyed this story, although I have to admit at the beginning the idea of Georgie going around by herself only tied to a string gave me the shudders. But the message is beautiful, and I loved the sense of community the story transmits, as the siblings love and concern about each other. It also has humor, and the illustrations are gorgeous. Great story about children facing big changes, and the different ways they react and act.

Milo and Georgie's mom just got a new job. They all go out for ice cream to celebrate and she has breaking news... her job is in another city. Georgie is delighted with the announcement but Milo's heart melts. He retreats and vows:

"I will never smile again, never laugh, and never eat ice cream."

Oh my! In the following weeks Milo does all the "lasts" before leaving. He plays baseball for the last time, throws his last pitch, hits his last home run and weans himself from having fun forever.

At their new home Milo stays inside refusing to go out and mopes about indoors his. His indifferent attitude is good with Georgie for a while but she starts to get antsy and longs to explore their new neighbourhood. She pleads with her big brother:

"Please take me outside, Milo, I'll be super good."

Milo finally grants his little sister her wish but with some restrictions. He ties Georgie to the end of a huge ball of yarn and she must agree to come home when he tugs the string twice. Weeks pass and Georgie sticks to the rules and everything is going great. On one especially hot summer day Milo gives a tug ... no Georgie... another tug... still no response. Milo takes it upon himself to leave his safe space and go out and hunt for his little sister. Whatever could have happened to her? Where could she be?

This turn of events is a turning point in Milo's life. He steps outside into the unknown and discovers a whole new world of caring happy people who help him track down his beloved Georgie enabling him to smile once again and enjoy his life.

This heartwarming story has whimsical detailed illustrations that truly enrich the book. The storyline promotes strong family ties, the importance of community, and how you cope with big changes in your life such as moving. New adventures can be exciting and fun if you open up your heart to them and embrace unfamiliar things and places around you. I highly recommend this book.

Milo and Georgie are moving to a new home in a new city. Milo hates it and has decided on giving up anything fun in his life. His sister Georgie embraces it and chooses to find the fun. Will Milo realize that there is still good times to be had?

My son and I read this together today and he enjoyed it. The story is all about not giving up on things you enjoy when life gives you an unpleasant turn. The pictures are cute, with lots of things happening in them, which made it fun to point out to my son. The story told a good story about learning to not just give up when things aren't going your way.

Boy, did this bring back memories! Anyone who remembers moving as a child will relate! But, as it's for young kids,... if you know ones who's moving- and dreading it- get them this book! Change can be good! Nice illustrations, too!

Milo and Georgie, by Bree Galbraith, is a story about a family who unexpectedly has to move to a new city. Milo seems to be handling it better than Georgie. The story moves along and eventually shows how Georgie adapts.

Wonderful story and beautiful artwork. Great book for a classroom, library, or home.

5*****

I received this ARC from Netgalley for an honest review.
This is a cute story about a brother and sister who have to move after their mom gets a new job. Georgie is excited about the new move, but Milo is devastated. Things will never be the same. They won't taste the same or sound the same. As they begin to get used to their new surroundings, Georgie convinces Milo to do some exploring. A good story for kids who have or will have to deal with a move.

A delightful lesson on the power of perspective and embracing new opportunities. Recommended especially for children facing life changes (moving, new school, etc.) who may be experiencing some related anxiety.

As a military brat I have experienced moving more time than most. Sometimes you can feel like it is the end of the world. That you will never have fun again. But sometimes you are just stubborn. Milo will not go outside. He will not explore his new world. He only lets Georgie go out if she ties a string around herself to not get lost. But Milo will one day have to come to terms with moving. A fun book for young and old a like.

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When Milo and Georgie's mom gets a new job, they have to move to the city. Georgie is fine with this, but Milo decides that he will never have fun again. He retires from having fun. When they move, Georgie is tired of staying inside with the babysitter everyday, so Milo ties a piece of wool to her waist from the biggest ball he can find and lets her go out without him, she just has to return when he tugs on the wool twice. Days pass and she has so much fun. When she does not return one day when Milo tugs, he realizes he is going to have to go out and look for her.

This is a cute book that will help children deal with change and the fear of that change, especially if they have or will be moving, working together, love, friendship and trust. The illustrations are well done and detailed. They will easily start a discussion about living in a city and what you might see, hear, smell and encounter there. This is a cute book that young children will enjoy.

Some of the eternal themes of picture books are making friends, being loved, and losing friends. These are some of the big things that kids worry about. So, it was interesting, and clever that this book took the "losing friends" in a slightly different way. Milo and Georgie have to move, and Milo has decided that that is it. He is losing all his friends, etc., so he is just going to stay in the new home and pout. Of course, if that was all he did, it would be a boring picture book.

Georgie, on the other hand, wants to explore this new city, so Milo puts her on a "leash", a ball of yarn, that he can pull when he wants her to come home, and so she explores the city, and he stays at home pouting.

What is sweet about this book is that Milo isn't pushed by anyone to come out. He only comes out when the yarn breaks, and he has to go out and "rescue" his sister, who is lost in this new, scary, unfamiliar city.

Only, it wasn't all that unfamiliar, because once people knew he was looking for Georgie, they all rallied around him, to help, because they knew who she was, and thus he gets introduced to the city that he didn't want to explore.

This book is great for kids that have had to move to a strange new city, with strange new things. It is a bit unrealistic, but then, aren't most picture books that way.


Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.