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
