What Will I Do if I Miss You? - A Picture Book for Separation Anxiety (Hardback)
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What Will I Do if I Miss You? is a tender, reassuring back-to-school picture book designed to help children cope with separation anxiety. When Alex worries about being away from his mum at day school, they create a simple “heart to heart” plan—placing a hand over the heart and feeling the steady thump, thump—a gentle, proven self-soothing technique that helps kids feel connected even when they’re apart.
Based on a true story from author Melissa T. Shultz and brought to life with magical illustrations by Lilia Miceli, it’s an ideal read for families with working parents, and for little ones starting school or daycare for the first time. It was also selected as a 2025 Children’s Book Council Hot Off the Press Pick.
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