What Will I Do if I Miss You?

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