The Unpacking Process

Author Interview
Matthew J. Contrady Author Interview

Moving Magic is a charming activity book designed to make the daunting process of moving less overwhelming and more fun for kids. What was the inspiration for writing this book?

I would meet with homeowners who would be getting ready to start the process of relocating. You can see that they are stressed out and usually would tell the kids to be quiet, watch TV, and we need to meet with this man about our move. I really never see families involving kids during the move. We all know it’s stressful, but kids can be included, and moving doesn’t have to be so stressful. So, I came up with this book to help families move with kids, get them involved, and make it fun. My experience gave me the different activities that are in it.

What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?

The first day box.

Homeowners pack up and just label the boxes to which room they were in. A first-day box is so important in many ways. Unpacking the most important things is comforting. This box should be packed with important, sentimental items. It’s a start to the unpacking process.

What activity in the book did you have the most fun writing?

The puzzles.

I actually made them from scratch, all of them. Thinking of moving words, connecting them together and creating the hints to complete them. That was fun, mind expericing and stepping away from my daily life.

Is this the first book in the series? If so, when is the next book coming out, and what can your fans expect in the next story?

This is the only book, no series of them.

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This interactive book is to help families move involving younger kids in understanding what is going to happen and to do it as a family.

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