When I Miss You

by Cornelia Maude Spelman, Kathy Parkinson (Illustrator)

Overview

Young children often experience anxiety when they are separated from their mothers or fathers. A young guinea pig expresses her distress when her mother and father go away. "Missing you is a heavy, achy feeling. I don't like missing you. I want you right now!" Eventually the little guinea pig realizes that sometimes she and her parents can't be together. When that happens, she knows that others can help. "They can snuggle with me or we can play. It helps me to be warm and close to someone. They remind me that you'll be back."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780807589038
Publisher:	Whitman, Albert & Company
Publication date:	01/01/2004
Series:	The Way I Feel Books
Pages:	24
Sales rank:	376,365
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	AD540L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Cornelia Maude Spelman, a former therapist who worked with children and families, now devotes her time to writing. She lives with her husband in Illinois.

Kathy Parkinson has three children and the world's best dog! She lives in Massachusetts.

Editorial Reviews

"Few picture books deal with this common childhood trial in such a helpful way, acknowledging the emotions and providing reassurance…A good resource for parents and a natural choice for children who will take comfort in finding their emotions mirrored in a picture book."—Booklist

Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award 2005

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