I See You
A Story for Kids about Homelessness and Being Unhoused
Gold medal winner, 2018 IPPY Awards
Gold Medal Winner, 2017 Foreword INDIES Awards
Gold Medal winner, Mom’s Choice Awards
She is “invisible” to everyone around her…except one boy
Homelessness is a problem that is both very visible and, in many ways, invisible. I See You is a wordless picture book that depicts a homeless woman who is not seen by everyone around her — except for a little boy.
Over the course of a year, the boy is witness to all that she endures. Ultimately, in a gesture of compassion, the boy acknowledges her in an exchange in which he sees her and she experiences being seen.
In a Note for Parents, Educators, and Neighbors, there are discussion questions and additional resources about helping the homeless. Open the door for kids and parents to begin a conversation about homelessness.
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-4338-2758-7
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$15.95 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Picture Books |
| Category | Diverse Books: Social Class, Diversity, SEL: C Social Awareness, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2017 |
| Publisher | Magination Press, American Psychological Association |
| Imprint | Magination Press — American Psychological Association |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 40 |
| Publication Date | 2025-01-01 |
Author: Michael Genhart
Michael Genhart, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in San Francisco and Mill Valley, California. He lives with his family in Marin County.
Illustrator: Joanne Lew-Vriethoff
Joanne Lew-Vriethoff is the acclaimed illustrator of many children’s books, including the bestselling updated edition of The Invisible String series written by Patrice Karst; Stacy McAnulty’s Beautiful and Brave; and I See You by Michael Genhart. She lives between Amsterdam and Malaysia.
Awards
- Nautilus Awards Gold Medal
- Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Gold Medalist