What Will I Do If I Miss You?: A Picture Book for Separation Anxiety
What Will I Do If I Miss You?: A Picture Book for Separation Anxiety
What Will I Do If I Miss You?: A Picture Book for Separation Anxiety
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2025 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS PICK A touching back-to-school picture book, based on a true story from author Melissa T. Shultz, to reassure children with separation anxiety using proven self-soothing techniques "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 the perfect picture book for families with working parents or children going to school or daycare for the first time.
"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 the perfect picture book for families with working parents or children going to school or daycare for the first time.
About the Author
About the Author
Melissa T. Shultz is a writer and editor whose work has been published by The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Dallas Morning News, AARP's The Ethel, Ladies' Home Journal, Parade, Newsweek, Reader's Digest, and many other publications. She is editor at large for Jim Donovan Literary and the author of From Mom to Me Again, a memoir/self-help book. What Will I Do If I Miss You? is her first children's book. Lilia Miceli was born in Turin, Italy. As a child, she loved turning words into images; this love led her to study at Centro Sperimentale di Cinematrografia of Turin, where she graduated with a degree in 2D animation. Art is her primary form of communication, and she hopes to use her creativity to make the world a better place.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
Finally, a sweet and superb solution for the age-old separation blues. This empowering story with cool illustrations is a must for kids who are starting school . . . or any situation when a child needs to build up self confidence and adjust to change. Melissa Shultz has nailed it big time.--Judy Rothman Rofé, Emmy-winning writer/producer of children's media whose credits include Madeline, Arthur, and Angelina Ballerina (8/1/2025 12:00:00 AM)
Melissa Shultz's lovely picture book offers gentle reassurance and practical strategies to children who are worried about change or wrestling with separation anxiety. It's the embodiment of one of my favorite pieces of advice from Fred Rogers, "When children know ahead of time what's going to happen, they can prepare themselves for what's coming. They can think about it and get used to their feelings about it." This is a perfect read for back-to-school--or for anytime a child needs a reminder that they are always, always loved.--Deborah Farmer Kris, child development expert and author of several books, including Raising Awe-Seekers (5/31/2025 12:00:00 AM)
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Familius
Pub date:
2025-08-05
Length:
32 pages
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