Sophie Miller – författare

Rochester, Strood & the Hoo Peninsula From Old Photographs examines a diverse and fascinating area. Rochester, with its medieval castle and cathedral, Tudor buildings and Dickensian associations is a busy and vibrant tourist destination. Across the bridge from the ancient city, but far less well known is the town of Strood. Originally a medieval fishing village, which played host to Knights Templar travelling to the Crusades, it evolved over the centuries into a Victorian industrial and commercial hub. To the north of Strood, extending eastwards to the Thames Estuary is the Hoo Peninsula. Its marshes and isolated villages led the area to be denigrated by travellers who stumbled across it.Brian Joyce and Sophie Miller explore the entire area from Rochester to the Isle of Grain, using a unique collection of photographs, prints and postcards. In doing so, they have at last done justice to parts of Kent that have been neglected by historians for so long.

This creatively wacky exploration of the invisible things that make up the human experience encourages readers to look past the visible and connect with the things that are not seen.If we could put on a pair of magical invisible glasses and see all the feelings, ideas, and other invisible things that populate our world, what would they look like? Could you see an itch? Could you describe hope?From the sound of a dog barking to the rainbow-MAGIC taste of a lollipop, from gratitude to grit, this book will help you meet the many interesting sensations that follow you every day, even if you can't see them . Explore the way a sad song can sometimes make you happy, and discover that laughs-even fake ones-can multiply faster than you'd imagine. As readers give these unknown forces a name, they'll also find a gentle invitation to pause, take a deep breath, and reflect on the invisible things at work in their own lives.

From the creators of the New York Times bestseller Invisible Things, these wonderfully imaginative flash cards offer countless playful ways for kids to explore and express their emotions. What Invisible Things will you discover today? These stylish feelings flash cards introduce 19 different personified emotions—plus 1 blank make-your-own card to personalize. Each durable card features a wacky illustration of an Invisible Thing on one side and a fun description on the reverse.From Feelings Charades to picking an Invisible Thing of the Week, there are so many ways to use these cards! A list of inspiring ideas is provided, including: Feelings Chart: Review the cards and select the Invisible Things you relate to right now. Social Prompt: Pick a card at random and share a time when you met that Invisible Thing. Art Prompt: Select a card and draw your idea of what that Invisible Thing would look like. Story Discussion: Read a book and discuss which Invisible Things appear in the plot and characters.  With a bold palette and a delightful sense of humor, this card set invites kids and caregivers to look past the visible and talk about the many Invisible Things we all experience every day.

Bring on the giggles with this wonderfully wacky board book from the creators of the New York Times bestseller​ Invisible Things. When you feel fed up, how do you lift your mood? Laugh out loud as you turn the pages to see how funny pretend laughter can be! With this book in hand, take a moment to be silly, boost your mood, and experience joy and connection through laughter.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 fun and engaging way to learn about their emotions.

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.

From the creators of the New York Times bestseller Invisible Things, this entertaining exploration of invisible mysteries is a mind-tickling, STEM-friendly invitation to explore the unseen world.The universe is full of Mysterious Things—lost things, forgotten things, things we don’t know, and even things we don’t know we don’t know! In fact, you might say the world contains more questions than answers! Questions like:What do dreams mean?What is at the bottom of the ocean?Where is that lost puzzle piece?If you’re ready to begin unravelling these mysteries and more, grab your detective’s hat or slip into your lab coat and come along on an exciting journey to embrace the unknown.

Keep your eyes peeled and collect all the Invisible Things as you play Matching Things from Petit Collage!Created in collaboration with the team behind the New York Times bestselling book Invisible Things, this easy-to-learn card game is fun for the whole family. It’s also a great way to teach kids about the feelings, thoughts, sounds, and more they’ll encounter in the world without ever seeing them. In this wacky twist on the game of Snap, you’ll need to look closely to make matches and act fast to win. Spot a matching pair? Shout “SAME!” See two Whispers? Then whisper instead! Are there two Echoes? Say “ECHO, Echo, echo!” Suddenly see two Itches? Start itching! And if Gratitude shows up, get your hands in the air!Made for 2 or more players, ages 6+, playing Snap improves observational skills and hand-eye coordination and develops patience and focus. Plus, this wonderfully imaginative version of the classic game offers a playful way to get kids talking and encourages screen-free play with friends.The 52 game cards and English instructions come in a handy pocket-sized tin, so this is the ideal game to keep kids busy when you’re out and about. Whether at a restaurant, in a waiting room, or on a long journey, your child can take the fun with them wherever they go!Made using FSC materials and packaged in a reusable and recyclable tin.AIM OF THE GAME:Collect all the Invisible Things!HOW TO PLAY:Shuffle the deck of Invisible Things cards and deal them out to all players—no peeking!Take turns turning over the top card of your pile. If you see that it matches another faceup card on the table, shout “SAME!” If you’re the first to shout, you win the matching piles.As you play, keep watch for Special Things, too: if two Whisper cards match, players must whisper “Same!” instead of shouting; if two Echo cards match, then players say “ECHO, Echo, echo,” starting loud and getting quieter; if two Itch cards match, players must pretend to itch; if two Gratitude cards match, players should throw their arms up in the air and say nothing at all.Keep playing until someone collects all the Invisible Things and wins the game!  WHO IT'S FOR:Perfect for 2 or more players, ages 6 and up.WHAT'S INSIDE:52 game cards and English instructions

Ask the right questions and guess what’s on your head when you play Guessing Things from Petit Collage!Created in collaboration with the team behind the New York Times bestselling book Invisible Things, this easy-to-learn guessing game is fun for the whole family. This playful twist on the beloved game of What Am I? is also a powerful yet playful tool for kids to name and engage with their emotions as well as think about all the things they can’t see.Simply pop a card into another player’s glasses and get to guessing! Half the deck will help children understand and talk about Invisible Things like emotions, sounds, and dreams as they ask thoughtful questions: “Am I a feeling?” “Do I feel this a lot?” “Does this make me happy?” “Am I love?” “YES!” The other half of the deck encourages awareness of what’s in the world around them as they ask silly questions: “Am I food?” “Am I cheesy?” “Do I like pineapple on this?” “Am I pizza?” “YES!”Made for 2–4 players, ages 6+, you choose whether to play against the clock and keep things moving fast or pick a slower pace to think and talk about what's on your cards. Guessing Things improves patience and focus, encourages emotional development, and helps children understand turn-taking and winning and losing with grace.Inside the box, you’ll find 30 Invisible Things cards, 20 Things cards, 4 pairs of card glasses (2 for kids, 2 for grown-ups), a guessing guide sheet, and English instructions. The game is made using FSC paper, and the packaging is printed using 75% recycled materials and vegetable inks.AIM OF THE GAME:Be the first player to guess what’s on your head!HOW TO PLAY:First, everyone pops on a pair of glasses. Second, shuffle the deck and then deal one card to each player to slot into the glasses of the person to their left. Make sure no one sees what’s on their own head!Decide who will go first and whether you want to play against the clock or not. If you do, then grab a timer, set it for two minutes, and press start … NOW!Ask yes or no questions to guess what's in your glasses. Look at our sample questions for help if you need it. Anyone can answer your question, but they can only answer “Yes” or “No.”If you’re using a timer and correctly guess what’s on your head before the time runs out, congratulations—you’ve won your round and get to keep the card! If you don’t guess it within the time, then keep the card in your glasses until it’s your turn again. Play then moves clockwise for the next player to ask their questions.If you’re not using a timer, then players take turns asking questions. For every yes answer, you can ask another question. But if the answer is no, your turn is over and play moves clockwise for the next person to ask their questions. The first player to correctly guess what's in their glasses wins the game!  WHO IT'S FOR:Perfect for 2–4 players, ages 6 and up.WHAT'S INSIDE:30 Invisible Things cards, 20 Things cards, 4 pairs of card glasses (2 for kids, 2 for grown-ups), a guessing guide sheet, and English instructions.

Be the first to find all the Invisible Things when you play Finding Things Bingo: A Magnetic Travel Game from Petit Collage!Created in collaboration with the team behind the New York Times bestselling book Invisible Things, this exciting twist on the classic bingo game is fun for the whole family. It’s also a great way for kids to learn about the feelings and emotions they may encounter in the world without ever seeing them.Simply take a Thing card, say the name aloud, and find and cover it on your board. The first player to fill their game board and shout “Bingo!” is the winner.Perfect for 2 players, ages 4+, playing bingo improves observation and language skills and develops patience and focus. Plus, this wonderfully imaginative version offers a playful way to get kids talking and encourages screen-free play with friends.This is the ideal game to keep kids busy when you’re out and about because the tin is the game board! And the 20 Invisible Things cards, 32 magnetic marker tokens, and instructions are all neatly packaged inside. Whether at a restaurant, in a waiting room, or on a long journey, your child can enjoy the take-along fun wherever they are!Made using FSC materials and packaged in a reusable and recyclable tin.AIM OF THE GAME:Cover all the Invisible Things on your board and be the first to shout “Bingo!” to win.SETUP:Each player takes a game board and 16 magnetic markers. Shuffle the cards and place them in a pile where both players can reach them.HOW TO PLAY:Draw a card from the pile and say the name of the Invisible Thing. Both players search for it on their bingo board. If the Thing is on their board, they cover it with a marker. Then the other player draws a card and follows the same steps. When one player has covered all the Things on their bingo board with markers, they must shout “Bingo!” to win the game!WHO IT'S FOR:Perfect for 2 players, ages 4 and up.WHAT'S INSIDE:2 bingo game boards printed inside the tin, 20 Invisible Things cards, 32 magnetic marker tokens, English instructions.