I Will Surprise My Friend!

Reach for this book when your child experiences a spike in anxiety during simple separations, like a game of hide and seek where the silence feels a bit too heavy. It is a perfect choice for children who are learning to navigate the space between being 'together' and being 'apart' while maintaining a sense of security. The story follows best friends Elephant and Piggie as they attempt to surprise each other, only to descend into mutual worry when they cannot find one another. Through Willems' signature humor, the book validates the 'big feelings' of missing someone while showing that our loved ones are often just around the corner. It is an excellent tool for normalizing social anxiety and teaching the value of patience in a lighthearted, non-threatening way.