Invisible Things by Andy J. Pizza and Sophie Miller
Last updated: 2 October 2026
Invisible Things is a picture book by Andy J. Pizza and Sophie Miller that asks children what feelings, sounds and ideas would look like if you could see them. Chronicle Books published it in July 2023 and it went straight onto the New York Times bestseller list. It is a 52-page hardback for ages 5 to 8, and on 2 October 2026 Amazon UK had it at £12.99.
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What Invisible Things is about
The book asks the reader to imagine a pair of magic glasses that show the things you normally cannot see. Then it goes through them one by one. Could you draw an itch? What does hope look like? It covers the sound of a dog barking, the taste of a lollipop, gratitude and grit.
Some pages take on harder ideas, such as why a sad song can make you feel happy, or how laughing spreads, even when the laugh is fake. The book ends by asking children to stop, take a deep breath and notice the invisible things in their own day.
The illustrations
Both authors made the pictures: Miller is a mixed-media artist and Pizza an illustrator. The hardback is large, at 24 x 29cm, and Counter-Print credits the book's design to Jay Marvel.
Who made it
Andy J. Pizza is an illustrator and the host of the Creative Pep Talk podcast. Sophie Miller is a mixed-media artist from Yorkshire. They live in Columbus, Ohio, with their three children, according to Chronicle Books.
The publisher also says a licensed clinical social worker who specialises in children's mental health checked the content. Kirkus called it "playful, wise", and Booklist gave it a starred review.
Key facts
- Authors and illustrators: Andy J. Pizza and Sophie Miller
- Publisher: Chronicle Books
- Published: July 2023
- Format: hardback, 52 pages, 24 x 29cm, 260g
- Ages: 5 to 8, per the publisher and Amazon UK
- ISBN: 9781797215204
- Prices on 2 October 2026: £12.99 on Amazon UK, £13.29 on Bookshop.org, £13 at Counter-Print
- Ratings: 4.8 out of 5 from 308 ratings on Amazon UK
Who it suits
- Parents of 5 to 8 year olds: it gives children words for feelings and senses they cannot yet name.
- Teachers: each question in the book can start a class conversation about feelings.
- Design-minded adults: it is stocked by Counter-Print, a specialist design bookshop.
- Gift buyers: it is a hardback at around £13, which suits a birthday present.
The limits
It is a book of questions rather than a story, so children who want a plot may lose interest. Some of the ideas, such as gratitude or grit, will need an adult to talk them through with younger readers. For a baby, Art for Baby uses black-and-white images by modern artists instead.
The same authors have since made companion books, including Mysterious Things, Get the Giggles and Feel Calm.
Where to buy Invisible Things in the UK
Amazon UK had the hardback in stock at £12.99 on 2 October 2026. Bookshop.org had it at £13.29 and shares its profits with independent bookshops. Counter-Print, the design bookshop, had it at £13.
FAQs
What age is Invisible Things for?
The publisher and Amazon UK both give 5 to 8 years.
Who wrote Invisible Things?
Andy J. Pizza and Sophie Miller wrote and illustrated it together. Chronicle Books published it in July 2023.
How long is Invisible Things?
It is a 52-page hardback picture book.
How much does Invisible Things cost in the UK?
On 2 October 2026 it was £12.99 on Amazon UK, £13.29 on Bookshop.org and £13 at Counter-Print.
Is Invisible Things about mental health?
It is about noticing feelings and senses. A clinical social worker who specialises in children's mental health reviewed it, according to the publisher.
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