Invisible Things

By Andy J. Pizza and Sophie Miller

New York Times Bestseller

This creatively wacky exploration of the invisible things that make up the human experience encourages readers to look past the visible and connect with the things that are not seen.

If we could put on a pair of magical invisible glasses and see all the feelings, ideas, and other invisible things that populate our world, what would they look like? Could you see an itch? Could you describe hope? From the sound of a dog barking to the rainbow-MAGIC taste of a lollipop, from gratitude to grit, this book will help you meet the many interesting sensations that follow you every day, even if you can't see them.

Explore the way a sad song can sometimes make you happy and discover that laughs—even fake ones—can multiply faster than you'd imagine. As readers give these unknown forces a name, they'll also find a gentle invitation to pause, take a deep breath, and reflect on the invisible things at work in their own lives.

NAME THE INVISIBLE THING: There are hidden forces that impact our everyday, particularly for kids. Giving those forces a name, and even a face, helps kids to feel empowered.

PROMPT FOR CONVERSATION: Educators, therapists, and caregivers looking to have nuanced or challenging conversations with kids about their own experiences can use this as a jumping off point for conversation: What invisible things can you name in your life? 

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING: One common exercise teachers use is to ask kids to point to their emotion on a chart and then name it, for which this book will be a powerful tool. 

REVIEWED BY MENTAL HEALTH EXPERT: This book was vetted by a licensed independent clinical social worker specializing in mental health for kids!

POPULAR AUTHOR: Andy J. Pizza is one of the creative minds behind the bestselling A Pizza with Everything on It and also hosts the popular podcast Creative Pep Talk. 

VIRAL HIT: Andy J. Pizza's original "Invisible Things" posts on Twitter went viral, with 57,000 likes and 25,000 retweets; his ongoing Instagram posts receive thousands of likes and shares. It's clear people are ready to see INVISIBLE THINGS

Perfect for:

• Anyone interested in social-emotional learning (SEL) and entertaining ways to explore emotions with kids
• Anyone looking for interactive or artful books about mental health
• Fans of classic children's books like Dr. Seuss's My Many Colored Days, Molly Bang's When Sophie Gets Angry--Really, Really Angry . . ., and Judith Viorst's Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
• Fans of Pixar's Inside Out
• Fans of Andy J. Pizza, his original twitter post about "Invisible Things" that went viral, the Creative Pep Talk podcast, or A Pizza with Everything on It

• Language: English
• Publisher: Chronicle Books Digital
• Release date: Jul 18, 2023
• ISBN: 9781797223117

Andy J. Pizza

Andy J. Pizza is the New York Times–bestselling illustrator behind the popular podcast Creative Pep Talk, and the illustrator of A Pizza with Everything on It.

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Reviews for Invisible Things

[Manidipa Mandal · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Super cute artwork and an unexpected narrative (though there's a clue on the back cover). Good for little kids, but also thought-provoking for older kids — and the odd adult like me!

[Hemantika Mukherjee · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I shall buy my nephew, who is three, this book.

[mihopieflowers · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Hermoso! Excelente forma de representar la educación emocional. Un formato muy tierno.

[Olawale Rasheed · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Little book full of what we need to know about.

[kath · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

very good book, shares a good message overall and it helps develop young children's imaginations

[Soleil · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

So good!!! The drawings are so beautiful, the colours match with the background.