When My Heart Feels Tight, New York Hugs Me Tighter

What happens when your heart misses one home while learning to love another?When six-year-old Sofia moves from Brazil to New York, everything feels different. She misses her family, her language, her favorite foods, and the life she left behind. Then a classroom project inspires her to create a special Heart Map, leading her on a joyful adventure through New York City in search of little reminders of home.With every new place she visits, from Brazilian celebrations and neighborhood markets to parks, ferries, and colorful city streets, Sofia discovers that each happy memory makes her heart a little bigger.When My Heart Feels Tight, New York Hugs Me Tighter is a heartwarming picture book about immigration, belonging, friendship, resilience, and the beautiful realization that children don't have to choose between two homes. Their hearts can grow big enough to love both.Perfect for ages 4-9, this uplifting story celebrates cultural identity, emotional growth, and the comforting power of family, community, and new beginnings.