Feel Calm: An Invisible Things Book

From the creators of the New York Times bestseller​ Invisible Things, this hands-on board book leads toddlers on a whimsical and reassuring journey from chaos to calm.

When you feel wound up, how do you get the knots out? Follow along to unwind the tangled mess of ups, downs, and loop the loops and find the way back to calm. With this book in hand, take a moment to pause, take a deep breath, and practice mindfulness and grounding techniques perfectly suited for young readers.

Invisible Things 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 great way to explore and take charge of their emotions.

FEELINGS BOOK: Educators, therapists, and caregivers looking to have nuanced or challenging discussions with kids about their experiences can use this as a jumping-off point for conversation: What are your chaos feelings? What helps you feel calm?

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING: One common exercise teachers use is to ask kids to point to their emotions on a chart and then name them, 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. Pair it with the Invisible Things book or Invisible ThingsFeelings Flash Cards to create an effective home or classroom resource.

POPULAR AUTHOR: Andy J. Pizza is one of the creative minds behind several children's books, including the bestselling Invisible Things, A Pizza with Everything on It, and A Sundae with Everything on It. He also hosts the popular podcast Creative Pep Talk.

Perfect for:

• Parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and educators
• Anyone interested in social-emotional learning (SEL) and entertaining ways to explore emotions with kids
• Anyone looking for interactive books about emotional health for babies and toddlers
• Young readers who enjoy tactile board books like Press Here and Mix It Up!
• Fans of Pixar's Inside Out
• Fans of Andy J. Pizza, the Creative Pep Talk podcast, or his bestselling books, including Invisible Things and A Pizza with Everything on It

Author: Andy J. Pizza,Sophie Miller
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 10/01/2024
Pages: 20
Binding Type: Board Book
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.90w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781797215235
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 09/01/2024 pg. 85
School Library Journal 10/01/2024 pg. 57

About the Author
Andy J. Pizza is the New York Times-bestselling coauthor of Invisible Things, the talent behind the popular podcast Creative Pep Talk, and the illustrator of several books, including A Pizza with Everything on It and A Sundae with Everything on It.

Sophie Miller is a mixed-media artist and the New York Times-bestselling coauthor of Invisible Things. Originally from Yorkshire, England, she likes to write, walk, garden, and visit the library with her kids.

Andy's head is in the clouds, and Sophie's feet are on the ground. Together, they have built a wonder-FULL life in Columbus, Ohio, along with three kids, two dogs, and a ton of creativity.