{"title":"Books by Sophie Miller","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781797215204","title":"Invisible Things","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ecreatively wacky exploration of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 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.\u003c\/b\u003e 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\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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 HIT: 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 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eINVISIBLE THINGS\u003c\/i\u003e! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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: \u003ci\u003eWhat invisible things can you name in your life? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e REVIEWED BY MENTAL HEALTH EXPERT: This book was vetted by a licensed independent clinical social worker specializing in mental health for kids!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e POPULAR AUTHOR: Andy J. 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With this book in hand, take a moment to be silly, boost your mood, and experience joy and connection through laughter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eInvisible Things\u003c\/i\u003e introduced the wonderful concept of exploring the invisible things that make up the human experience, encouraging us to look past the visible and connect with the things that are not seen. This inviting board book brings the idea into an interactive format, offering kids a fun and engaging way to learn about their emotions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFUNNY BOOK FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: For those times you (and your little one) just need a good laugh! Do you know how to tell a hee-hee from a ha-ha? Do you need a little giggle or a giant guffaw? 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