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Invisible Things
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.
VIRAL Drawn from Andy J. Pizza's original "Invisible Things" posts on Twitter that went viral, with 57,000 likes and 25,000 retweets, this book debuted on the New York Times bestseller list immediately upon its release. Andy's ongoing Instagram posts continue to receive thousands of likes and shares. It's clear people are ready to see INVISIBLE THINGS !
NAME THE INVISIBLE 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 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 What invisible things can you name in your life?
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL 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 This book was vetted by a licensed independent clinical social worker specializing in mental health for kids!
POPULAR 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 .
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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.
VIRAL Drawn from Andy J. Pizza's original "Invisible Things" posts on Twitter that went viral, with 57,000 likes and 25,000 retweets, this book debuted on the New York Times bestseller list immediately upon its release. Andy's ongoing Instagram posts continue to receive thousands of likes and shares. It's clear people are ready to see INVISIBLE THINGS !
NAME THE INVISIBLE 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 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 What invisible things can you name in your life?
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL 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 This book was vetted by a licensed independent clinical social worker specializing in mental health for kids!
POPULAR 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 .
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52 pages, Hardcover
Published July 18, 2023
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September 10, 2023
I don’t regret for a single second spending an hour’s worth of my unlivable wage on this children’s book because it was absolutely delightful and I had a smile on my face the entire time I read it. Not gonna lie, I 100% bought this for me, but I’m finding a small child to read this to ASAP. And also probably sending a copy to my grandma.
August 21, 2024
heb de nederlandse gelezen maar die staat nog niet op goodreads
December 27, 2023
We loved it, the kids in my house read and enjoyed it, right up to my 20 year old.
July 16, 2024
Good in concept, but long in execution. I have enjoyed seeing a book about elements, sounds, tastes, that are there but invisible to what we see. Kids would like it too. This book just needs edited down
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January 12, 2024A clever and engaging take on the 5 senses, feelings and other things you can see if "remember to look with more than your eyes!"
November 10, 2025
Ayoye, c'est magnifique! 😍
August 14, 2025
wonderful!
August 15, 2023
Have you ever thought about what a whisper looks like? What about hope or worry? If you could give your mood today a color, what color would it be? Mine would be yellow, I think. We all know what an itch feels like, and it can be quite annoying, but what does it look like? Authors Pizza and Miller ask you to put on your invisible “invisible thing” spotting glasses and find some invisible things in your life.
Feelings can be tough to name let alone describe, but thinking of the feelings or emotions as an invisible thing can help kids visualize and name their emotions. If they can’t name their feeling but can imagine a red blob, then they are probably angry. Lots of creative and silly doodles fill the pages to help kids think about their senses as well as their emotions.
I loved the description of Melancholy. In fact, I had that feeling today and it helped me pause and consider what I imagine that feeling to look like. The book encourages kids to pause and use their senses to identify what they are feeling at that moment. Warning, this book may also encourage spontaneous giggles and laughter.
I think this is a great book for kids that struggle to name their emotions or as a resource for a counselor. The concepts are approachable and easy to identify and give kids another way to communicate their fears, challenges, or worries if needed. I’ll be gifting my copy to the elementary counselor at the school. I think it would be a great addition to a classroom library.
Feelings can be tough to name let alone describe, but thinking of the feelings or emotions as an invisible thing can help kids visualize and name their emotions. If they can’t name their feeling but can imagine a red blob, then they are probably angry. Lots of creative and silly doodles fill the pages to help kids think about their senses as well as their emotions.
I loved the description of Melancholy. In fact, I had that feeling today and it helped me pause and consider what I imagine that feeling to look like. The book encourages kids to pause and use their senses to identify what they are feeling at that moment. Warning, this book may also encourage spontaneous giggles and laughter.
I think this is a great book for kids that struggle to name their emotions or as a resource for a counselor. The concepts are approachable and easy to identify and give kids another way to communicate their fears, challenges, or worries if needed. I’ll be gifting my copy to the elementary counselor at the school. I think it would be a great addition to a classroom library.
July 2, 2023
A fun imagination adventure. What do smells look like? What about tastes? So fun.
August 8, 2023
Total impulse buy from the art museum gift shop to use with my middle-schoolers 👏 So many ideas!
December 12, 2023
The book I didn’t know I needed today!
October 14, 2024
Very sweet
March 30, 2025
very cute!
April 21, 2025
i love this book, i borrowed it from the library and will be buying my own copy!!!!
November 3, 2023
Cute illustrations to share all the invisible things like feelings, the senses and emotions. Fun time reading this with my daughter.
August 30, 2023
A cute book that looks at the senses and feelings. Can be an interactive read with kids. Great colors, very eye catching.
November 7, 2025
I did just read this children’s book and it was so sweet and cute. And the illustrations were amazing ! 5 stars
February 19, 2025
Die Arbeit des Illustrators Andy J. Pizza ist ein Quell der Freude für mich. In seinen Bildern haben alle Dinge (sichtbar und unsichtbar) ein Gesicht und Persönlichkeit. Sein Take auf die allseits beliebten Bilderbücher über Sinne/ Gefühle ist jetzt im Zuckersüß Verlag in deutscher Übersetzung erschienen und so weird wie bezaubernd.
Um die unsichtbaren Dinge zu sehen, müssen wir erstmal die mitgelieferte Unsichtbar-Brille aufsetzen (die ist praktischerweise unsichtbar). Und dann geht es los: Geschmäcker, Gerüche, Geräusche werden sichtbar, auch Gefühle und abstrakte Ideen nehmen Form an, knallbunt und sympathisch.
„Unsichtbare Dinge“ lädt dazu ein, selbst kreativ zu werden und Zugang und Ausdruck zu finden. Das Bilderbuch ist ein wertvoller Gesprächsstarter und unwiderstehlicher Anreiz dafür, die unsichtbaren Dinge wahrzunehmen und sichtbar zu machen.
Um die unsichtbaren Dinge zu sehen, müssen wir erstmal die mitgelieferte Unsichtbar-Brille aufsetzen (die ist praktischerweise unsichtbar). Und dann geht es los: Geschmäcker, Gerüche, Geräusche werden sichtbar, auch Gefühle und abstrakte Ideen nehmen Form an, knallbunt und sympathisch.
„Unsichtbare Dinge“ lädt dazu ein, selbst kreativ zu werden und Zugang und Ausdruck zu finden. Das Bilderbuch ist ein wertvoller Gesprächsstarter und unwiderstehlicher Anreiz dafür, die unsichtbaren Dinge wahrzunehmen und sichtbar zu machen.
October 24, 2023
Invisible Things explores a myriad of things we know all about, but can't see. Things like smells, feelings, moods, and more. It's complicated, but the pictures provide a lot of interest, giving a physical idea of what some of these invisible things might look like, if we could see them. It's imaginative and fun, which masks the fact that it's really teaching kids about their feelings and emotions.
While we love the silly look of the things, the text got a little long and boring for my daughter. She was ready for it move along. Silly concept that became a little too didactic.
Read as a nomination in the Fiction Picture Book book award category as a panelist for Children's and Young Adult Bloggers' Literary Awards (Cybils Awards).
While we love the silly look of the things, the text got a little long and boring for my daughter. She was ready for it move along. Silly concept that became a little too didactic.
Read as a nomination in the Fiction Picture Book book award category as a panelist for Children's and Young Adult Bloggers' Literary Awards (Cybils Awards).
January 9, 2025
This is an interesting book in which the main idea is emotions but gets there in a really roundabout manner. It begins with talking about the senses, but not all of them. For example the sounds we hear are invisible with a quick detour to discuss echos. Then we're on to invisible smells and tastes. Stating that the taste of something is invisible is going to be confusing to children who, if while eating a lollipop, is asked what it tastes like, will say "a lollipop".
Now we're done with the senses but are onto emotions. Yes, feelings are invisible and readers are asked to close their eyes and notice what they hear, smell and feel. It's a kind of bananas book that is not recommended for storytime.
Now we're done with the senses but are onto emotions. Yes, feelings are invisible and readers are asked to close their eyes and notice what they hear, smell and feel. It's a kind of bananas book that is not recommended for storytime.
May 28, 2024
What an amazing concept!
Of course things like joy, melancholy, gratitude are things we have an understanding of,
but we can't SEE them, they are invisible.
These invisible feeling can be happy, or...blue mood kinda feelings...Oh yeah, and MATH!
and vibes are feelings
I love the image of the Heebie-Jeebies.
The idea of noticing what you are feeling is suggested
"Noticing invisible Things will keep your feet on the ground...
your head in the clouds...
and your life wonder-FULL!"
...remember to look with ore than your eyes!
I'd say a must have for all class rooms.
...there's more to life that meets the eye.
Of course things like joy, melancholy, gratitude are things we have an understanding of,
but we can't SEE them, they are invisible.
These invisible feeling can be happy, or...blue mood kinda feelings...Oh yeah, and MATH!
and vibes are feelings
I love the image of the Heebie-Jeebies.
The idea of noticing what you are feeling is suggested
"Noticing invisible Things will keep your feet on the ground...
your head in the clouds...
and your life wonder-FULL!"
...remember to look with ore than your eyes!
I'd say a must have for all class rooms.
...there's more to life that meets the eye.
April 18, 2025
Invisible Things by Andy J. Pizza and Sophie Miller is a thoughtful but also fun book about all the invisible things we can’t see in the world, but that affect our everyday life. Things like senses and emotions. I appreciated that this book asks readers to focus on emotions and identify their emotions. It is an interactive book that teaches readers about the validity of all emotions while engaging them in a colorful story. I was reading about this book online and I really appreciated this: “This book was vetted by a licensed independent clinical social worker specializing in mental health for kids!”
September 6, 2023
So fantastic I giggled to myself reading it. This book illustrated concepts for children in such a great way. I love the few pages where the author asks "what do you think these smells are?" Etc. After giving several examples. I think that's great. This actually pairs really well with another book I'm reading about being observant. This book is almost like the kids edition of that one! Really great. Cant wait to buy this one.
January 21, 2024
I love this book about all the things you can sense but not necessarily see. We have many senses, and should trust them all!
I felt this particular bit all the way to my core:
"You know those days when you just feel sad?
You might have the Blues hanging around.
You cannot see them, but you can feel them.
Sometimes you can shake them off.
But other times you just need to sit with them."
I felt this particular bit all the way to my core:
"You know those days when you just feel sad?
You might have the Blues hanging around.
You cannot see them, but you can feel them.
Sometimes you can shake them off.
But other times you just need to sit with them."
July 23, 2024
A whimsical picture book that asks the readers to consider the invisible -- the things in our lives that we just can't see. Some invisible things we know are there because of our other senses. But there are things that are invisible to our senses like feelings. There are lots of examples of moods and vibes and this book has a playful interactive component that encourages discussion. A useful picture book to include in units about perceptions and emotions.
August 2, 2023
Such a wonderful book to read with a 6 year old - he loved guessing senses and then thinking about all the little drawings-to-feelings. We also have Andy Pizza's other book, A Pizza With Everything on It, and my son pulled it out and pointed out similar images and colours etc.
Definitely big fans over here👍
Definitely big fans over here👍
August 31, 2023
A fun book about recognizing things that can be sensed and felt but not seen. The colorful illustrations have invisible things made visible that kids will be able to find in multiple reads. The only part I didn't like as much was comparing broccoli's taste to feet, since it discourages a food that's healthy to eat.
December 13, 2023
I giggled so much reading this. It was an absolute treat from start to finish. The beautiful illustrations! The humor! The heart! I felt like a kid again, and I just know that on bad days I'll be coming back to this book over and over to sit with my Blues, my Melancholy, my Worries... and I wouldn't say no to being overcome again with a case of the Giggles.
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March 1, 2024I would have given this book five stars if it hadn't said that broccoli tastes like feet.
False! Also, I don't like children's books that perpetuate negative stereotypes about foods.
If you edit that one paragraph to say, "And broccoli looks so cute, but it doesn't taste cute. It tastes like *broccoli- crunchy goodness, green freshness, etc.*!" Then I'd happily reread and even buy this book.
False! Also, I don't like children's books that perpetuate negative stereotypes about foods.
If you edit that one paragraph to say, "And broccoli looks so cute, but it doesn't taste cute. It tastes like *broccoli- crunchy goodness, green freshness, etc.*!" Then I'd happily reread and even buy this book.
April 1, 2024
Great intel, top pictures! Getting to know and respect all your senses! The head in the cloud characterisation felt a bit eh for me but I think I get the gist - keep in touch with possibility. I wish he'd left the end bit where he says to return the glasses to see invisible things. I'm keeping mine!
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