THIS WAS SO CUTE!! I really loved this book, the concept, the simple language and how Alex was the one who took control of the narrative and said he’d be having his hand on his heart a little less so he could play with his friends! I will read this to my child for sure!

Awww it was so cute. I think the simple yet effective way the character coped could also help kids who suffer from separation anxiety.
The colors and art style were beautiful and engaging.

What Will I Do If I Miss You by Melissa T. Shultz is the perfect book to spark conversation about separation anxiety for young scholars. This beautiful picture book tells the story of Alex and his concerned feelings about starting a new school. The story will give you ideas for proven self-soothing techniques that are presented in a realistic format. Grab this book for families or children going to daycare or school for the first time. I am grateful I was able to read an eARC from NetGalley. The teacher in me loved this book!

I received an electronic ARC from Familius through NetGalley.
Alex is starting at a new to him school while his mom goes to work. He's nervous and they devise a special signal so he knows she loves him and is thinking about him. Readers see him transition from nervous to full enjoyment at being there. I love how the illustrations change as the story moves from his imagination to the actual school. Readers will connect with his feelings and the way he thinks about and creates his imaginary school. A perfect book for families to share before preschool begins.

One of the best, rather the best book I have read on separation anxiety as a child begins schooling. For the question that every child has in his or her head when they begin playschool, away from the familiar confines of home, away from known faces of parents, friends, grandparents etc, - What will I do if I miss you? The mother in this story has such a beautiful answer, a very ingenious way of calming the child and playing down his anxiety. Loved every page, the lines here and the illustrations. While my middle school son might not need this any more, I would have loved to have had access to it 12 years back when he began school. I would still say I needed it now, may be I will remember this when my separation anxiety becomes strong as he leaves home to college and grad studies. A very beautiful book that no parent should miss reading.

When Alex learns that he's starting school soon, he becomes nervous for his first day. What will he do if he starts to miss his mom? His mom helps him to create a 'secret signal' just for the two of them, and he discovers that she's always there, no matter what -- even when he's making friends and having fun at school!

A touching, heartfelt story for any kiddo, especially those who struggle with separation anxiety.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.