Leaving 4B

K-Gr 3–A young girl faces the bittersweet challenge of leaving her beloved apartment, 4B, as her family moves to a new home. She fondly remembers the things she loves most about the apartment with her cat, showing reluctance and sadness about the move. Her mixed-race family—her mother has dark skin and father has light skin—and the diverse characters she interacts with, including Mrs. Monti and Mr. Jones, give the story a welcoming sense of community. As she settles into her new home, the girl slowly discovers new things to love: a fresh environment, playful spaces to explore, and the excitement of making a new friend. Videlo enhances the narrative with her signature style, blending playful characters and richly detailed settings in acrylic and digital painting. The art captures the girl’s emotions beautifully, from hesitation and nostalgia to curiosity and joy.