The message is good (separation) and the illustrations are gorgeous. The story, however, is a bit disconnected.
It jumps right into a fantasy of Walnut (the child) going with his mom- but it doesn't always make sense. Or flow.

I received a digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

I'm a mother who works while my son is at daycare, so this book resonated with me. My son is always curious about my job and what I'm doing when I'm not with him. This was a good book about how to approach that while being silly and well illustrated.

This is a sweet book that is perfect for young listeners/readers. The squirrels are cute and their family is charming.

First let me thank Netgalley for this digital copy. I just loved this book. Walnut wants to spend the day with his Mom but she needs to go to work. It deals with the issue of parent's going off to work and the separation anxiety of the child. Perfect for the working mom. Illustrations are beautiful and amazingly cute! I would highly recommend this book to everyone of all ages.

Really cute, my three year old and I both loved this story. The illustrations were fun and there were a good amount of words on each page so we weren't lingering there forever until he got bored, but didn't go so fast he couldn't take in the pictures.

I love this book!

I love the sweet relationship between Mom and her son, Walnut. Quite a storyteller, as well. She knew how to answer question wisely.

My fav. scene is when Walnut asked if Mom gonna miss him.
"But I am never really without you," Mom said.
"You're on my computer.
In my briefcase.
At my desk.
Around my neck and on my mind."
"Everyone at work knows you are my top priority."

Sweet, isn't it? :)

Love the illistrations. Great book to show kids why parents work and how they think of family at work. Recommend reading!

Found a hard copy of this book and read it! Such a cute little story! Just perfect for a "mom and me" time story for working moms to read their child(ren). Illustrations are so perfect- gentle and sweet and not too busy, just enough for little kids to look at and not get bored. Perfect book!

This is the perfect book to help a child understand a working parent. The illustrations are nice and lively, and the story is sweet.

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What a sweet wee book. It is so cute and the perfect story for your little one. The drawings are soft and sketch like, to almost give you a Peter Rabbit feel. Nothing it more fun to read to your child or grandchild than a children's read with a classic feel. I can imagine the hardback version would be beautiful. The story is is lovely and one I will enjoy reading over and over.

MIss You Like Crazy is an absolutely charming picture book!
It tells the story of Mom Squirrel and her child Walnut, who is having a hard time leaving Mom during the day as she goes off to work. She explains how she has to work to provide for them both - and how he is always on her mind. It is a lovely story and one that I look forward to recommending - its perfect for a single working Mom to read to her child!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.