THE INVISIBLE by Tom Percival
PAPERBACK
Author & Illustrator: Tom Percival
Powerful, compassionate, and deeply affecting, The Invisible is a moving picture book that gives voice to those who are too often overlooked - and reminds readers that everyone deserves to be seen.
Isabel and her family don’t have much, but they have enough - until one day, they don’t. When they can no longer afford their rent and bills, they are forced to leave their home and move to another part of the city. As Isabel’s world changes, she begins to notice something new: how easily people who are struggling can fade into the background, unseen and unheard.
As Isabel witnesses injustice and invisibility around her, she makes a brave choice - to do one of the hardest things anyone can do: make a difference.
Written and illustrated by Tom Percival, this story handles themes of poverty, homelessness, and social inequality with extraordinary sensitivity. The expressive illustrations and thoughtful text work together to foster empathy, awareness, and hope.
This book validates the experiences of children who feel unseen, and provides a powerful message of belonging and community; ideal for classrooms, discussions, and shared reading. It’s perfect for helping children understand the world beyond their own experiences, The Invisible is a poignant reminder that small actions can lead to meaningful change - and that we all belong.