But I Miss Home: Navigating School Anxiety, Big Feelings, and Nerves when it comes to the First Days

When a young child starts school, everything feels exciting at first. There are new friends to meet, new things to learn, and new adventures waiting each day. But as the days go by, something doesn't feel quite right. Home begins to feel far away, the school day feels longer, and big feelings start to take over.

With the support of a caring teacher and a gentle reminder that love travels with us wherever we go, one child discovers that it is possible to miss home and still be brave.

But I Miss Home is a heartfelt social emotional learning picture book that helps children navigate homesickness, separation anxiety, school anxiety, and the emotions that often come with starting school or facing new experiences. Through a relatable story and reassuring message, children learn that their feelings are valid and that they can carry comfort, love, and courage with them wherever they go.

Perfect for:

- First day of school read alouds
- Children who miss home or experience separation anxiety
- Preschool, Kindergarten, and early elementary classrooms
- School counselors, social workers, and SEL lessons
- Families helping children adjust to new routines and school transitions
- Building emotional resilience, confidence, and coping skills

This gentle picture book reminds children that missing home doesn't mean something is wrong. It simply means they love deeply, and even on the hardest days, they are never alone.

Sometimes the bravest thing a child can do is take a deep breath, stay, and discover they are stronger than they ever imagined.