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What Will I Do If I Miss You?|Melissa T. Shultz

What Will I Do If I Miss You? : A Picture Book for Separation Anxiety

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Overview

Named one of the best kids' mental health books by the Child Mind Institute.

A touching picture book that reassures children with separation anxiety through proven self-soothing techniques--perfect for back-to-school, travel, deployment, divorce, daycare, or anytime you're apart.

"Mama, what will I do if I miss you?"
"Hmm. That's a good question," she said. "Let's try something."
Alex's mom took his hand in hers and moved it over his heart.
"Can you feel your heart beating . . . thump, thump?"

Alex is starting day school, but thinking about being away from his mom for so long makes him feel worried! So he and his mom devise a plan to use their magical connection--heart to heart--to feel close to one another even if they cannot be together.

Based on a true story from author Melissa Shultz, and with magical illustrations by Lilia Miceli, What Will I Do if I Miss You? is a comforting resource for any family with working parents or children navigating new beginnings and time spent apart.

Honors & Awards

  • 2025 Best Kids' Books About Mental Health--Child Mind Institute
  • 2026 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books Winner
  • 2026 Praiseworthy Awards Finalist in Children's Fiction

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9798893960037
  • ISBN-10: 9798893960037
  • Publisher: Familius
  • Publish Date: August 2025
  • Dimensions: 11.14 x 8.76 x 0.38 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.94 pounds
  • Page Count: 32
  • Reading Level: Ages 3-5

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