The Thing I Couldn't See

What if the feeling following you… just needed to be seen?

The Thing I Couldn't See is a gentle, reflective children's book that explores what it feels like to experience big emotions that don't have clear words or explanations.

Through simple, relatable language, a child begins to notice a feeling that follows them throughout their day — showing up in their body, their thoughts, and their experiences. With the support of a caring adult, they begin to understand that maybe it isn't something chasing them… maybe it's something they're feeling.

This book helps children:

• Build emotional awareness and vocabulary
• Recognize body-based sensations tied to emotions
• Learn that feelings don't need to be rushed away or fixed
• Feel safe being seen in their emotional experience

Ideal for children, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals, this book opens the door to meaningful conversations around anxiety, grief, and other big feelings — in a developmentally appropriate and deeply supportive way.