When I Am Not with You

How We’re Together, Even When We’re Apart

By Sarah Wright Olsen | Publisher: Zonderkidz

About the book

Comfort your little one through separation anxieties big and small. From actress, mother of four, and podcast host Sarah Wright Olsen comes When I Am Not with You, a dreamy, rhyming picture book that shows whether it’s across the room or across the world, you and your little one are always together in your hearts and minds.

When I am not with you, where will I be?

In your heart, I will warm you. In your head, you’ll see me.

Those moments alone I’m always with you

Because you’re in my heart and my head too.

In a world that's constantly moving and changing, it can be especially hard for kids to be separated from the people they love most. When I Am Not with You eases readers’ separation anxiety by reassuring them that love can bridge any distance. From building a blanket fort to drinking tea on the moon, this lyrical, comforting book encourages kids to use their imaginations to keep their loved ones close until they’re reunited again.

Perfect for parents to share their boundless love with their children before bedtime, a night out, or a big trip, When I Am Not with You gently reminds readers of all ages that if you hold your loved one in your heart and head, you’re never truly separated.

When I Am Not with You is perfect for:

  • sharing with children ages 4 and up
  • comforting kids through separations both short (like bedtime or back-to-school) and long (like work trips, deployment, or even loss)
  • building healthy mental skills such as patience, coping, mindfulness, imagination, and emotional intelligence

 

Editions of When I Am Not with You

EBook
ISBN 9780310177289

Read an Excerpt

Comfort your little one through separation anxieties big and small. From actress, mother of four, and podcast host Sarah Wright Olsen comes When I Am Not with You, a dreamy, rhyming picture book that shows whether it’s across the room or across the world, you and your little one are always together in your hearts and minds.

When I am not with you, where will I be?

In your heart, I will warm you. In your head, you’ll see me.

Those moments alone I’m always with you

Because you’re in my heart and my head too.

In a world that's constantly moving and changing, it can be especially hard for kids to be separated from the people they love most. When I Am Not with You eases readers’ separation anxiety by reassuring them that love can bridge any distance. From building a blanket fort to drinking tea on the moon, this lyrical, comforting book encourages kids to use their imaginations to keep their loved ones close until they’re reunited again.

Perfect for parents to share their boundless love with their children before bedtime, a night out, or a big trip, When I Am Not with You gently reminds readers of all ages that if you hold your loved one in your heart and head, you’re never truly separated.

When I Am Not with You is perfect for:

  • sharing with children ages 4 and up
  • comforting kids through separations both short (like bedtime or back-to-school) and long (like work trips, deployment, or even loss)
  • building healthy mental skills such as patience, coping, mindfulness, imagination, and emotional intelligence

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is When I Am Not with You about?

Comfort your little one through separation anxieties big and small. From actress, mother of four, and podcast host Sarah Wright Olsen comes When I Am Not with You, a dreamy, rhyming picture book that shows whether it’s across the room or across the world, you and your little one are always together in your hearts and minds.

When I am not with you, where will I be?

In your heart, I will warm you. In your head, you’ll see me.

Those moments alone I’m always with you

Because you’re in my heart and my head too.

In a world that's constantly moving and changing, it can be especially hard for kids to be separated from the people they love most. When I Am Not with You eases readers’ separation anxiety by reassuring them that love can bridge any distance. From building a blanket fort to drinking tea on the moon, this lyrical, comforting book encourages kids to use their imaginations to keep their loved ones close until they’re reunited again.

Perfect for parents to share their boundless love with their children before bedtime, a night out, or a big trip, When I Am Not with You gently reminds readers of all ages that if you hold your loved one in your heart and head, you’re never truly separated.

When I Am Not with You is perfect for:

  • sharing with children ages 4 and up
  • comforting kids through separations both short (like bedtime or back-to-school) and long (like work trips, deployment, or even loss)
  • building healthy mental skills such as patience, coping, mindfulness, imagination, and emotional intelligence

 

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in When I Am Not with You?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories

Where can I read a sample of When I Am Not with You?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780310177289

Who is/are the Author/s of the book When I Am Not with You?

Sarah Wright Olsen

Who is the Publisher of the book When I Am Not with You?

Zonderkidz

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

When I Am Not with You is available as ebook(ISBN 9780310177289)

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