Isabel thinks the snow and ice are beautiful, but it creeps up her bedpost at night and on the inside of her window. It might be pretty, but it is also very cold.

Unfortunately Isabel’s family can’t afford all day and night heating. When they can, they huddle together in front of their fireplace. They don’t have much but one thing Isabel has lots of, is love from her Mum & Dad.

Things get worse in the money department and they must move from their home with all its happy memories to an an apartment block deep in the city. There is no colour, beauty or joy among the grey streets and walls.

Isabel realises that those around her, bustling to jobs or fun activities she can’t afford – are completely ignoring her. As if she doesn’t exist! Isabel knows she must do something, before she is Invisible for real.

This story is loosely based on the author’s own experience with child poverty.  He wants to make sure that children who don’t have much, are seen, and not ignored or forgotten. Isabel brings all The Invisibles together to help bring joy and beauty to their world.

Gorgeous illustrations with clever use of colours helps tell this tale, reminding us to look up, be aware of others, and all important inclusion in our communities.

Author / Illustrator – Tom Percival

Picture Book

(2021, Harper Collins, Invisible people, Homeless people, Poverty, Cold, Hungry, Community, Kindness, Empathy)