{"product_id":"when-i-miss-you-by-author-cornelia-maude-spelman-paperback","title":"When I Miss You, By Author Cornelia Maude Spelman (Ages 2-4)  - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery child knows that heavy, achy feeling when Mom or Dad has to leave. \u003cstrong\u003e\"When I Miss You\"\u003c\/strong\u003e by Cornelia Maude Spelman gives that feeling a name — and gently shows little ones that it's okay, and that they won't be alone while they wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTold through the eyes of a young guinea pig navigating the big emotions of separation, this book validates what children feel without minimizing it: \u003cem\u003e\"Missing you is a heavy, achy feeling. I don't like missing you. I want you right now!\"\u003c\/em\u003e But it also offers real comfort — reminding children that trusted caregivers can snuggle, play, and keep them warm until the people they love come back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Cornelia Maude Spelman, a former child and family therapist, this book carries the quiet wisdom of someone who truly understands how children process big feelings. It's a reassuring read-aloud for toddlers and preschoolers, and a helpful tool for parents navigating daycare drop-offs, work trips, or any time apart feels too long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✏️ About the Author \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCornelia Maude Spelman\u003c\/strong\u003e is a former therapist who worked with children and families. She now devotes her time to writing and lives with her husband in Illinois.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKathy Parkinson\u003c\/strong\u003e is an illustrator and mother of three. She lives in Massachusetts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📣 What Critics Are Saying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏅 \u003cstrong\u003eOppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award 2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TF-2-61","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61896076493170,"sku":"10015968","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/1364\/0491\/files\/61_x14x5ooL._SL1000.jpg?v=1780429614","url":"https:\/\/keevado.com\/products\/when-i-miss-you-by-author-cornelia-maude-spelman-paperback","provider":"Keevado Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}