Disclosure: I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. I am working with The Children's Book Review and Dalisse Siqueiros to bring you this post.
All kids can feel big emotions but imagine what it is like for a child or person with autism. I teach many students with autism, and it has honestly been eye-opening to talk with some of them and get a peek inside their brains. They are truly wired differently. It is not worse or better but different. And as much as people fear having children with autism, if we didn't have autistic people, we would be living in a very different world without a lot of the things we depend on every day. Today we are sharing book from a series meant to help autistic kids and their parents deal with living in a world for people who think differently. The book is Autism: My Invisible Backpack: Discovering Emotions, Masking and the Joy of Being Seen by Dalisse Sequeiros and Luis Barros. After my review there is a giveaway!
About the Book:
Autism: My Invisible Backpack Written by Dalisse SequeirosAges: 6-12 | 87 Pages | Publisher: Loving Pieces Books (2025) | ISBN: 978-8409767816
Publisher’s Book Summary: Autism: My Invisible Backpack is a heartwarming story that follows two autistic brothers, Adrián and Guillermo, on a mountain hike. Along the way, children discover that everyone carries an invisible backpack filled with feelings and thoughts, sometimes light, sometimes too heavy to carry alone.
Through this powerful metaphor, kids explore four common challenges —masking, hyper-empathy, literal thinking, and emotional overload —while also learning that therapy can be a safe place to unpack and rest.
With simple language, hand-drawn illustrations, and practical tools, this book helps children and families:
- Recognize emotional overload and name feelings
- Create mask-free zones to feel safe and authentic
- See therapy as a trusted space to share openly
- Celebrate moments of being truly seen and valued
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About the Author:
Dalisse Sequeiros is a devoted mom raising two incredible autistic boys. As a passionate autism advocate, she understands both the joys and challenges that come with parenting autistic children. Dalisse thoughtfully creates books for children ages 6–12, offering stories that celebrate their strengths, differences, and unique ways of connecting with the world.
Her mission is to offer resources that foster understanding, empathy, and confidence, helping autistic children feel seen, valued, and empowered. With every story, Dalisse hopes to create meaningful moments of connection for families navigating the world of autism.
She cherishes every milestone and dedicates herself to promoting acceptance and belonging through her writing.
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From Me:
In this book we hear the point of view of Adrián, a young autistic boy, whose family is going for a hike. His family is his parents and his younger brother who is nonverbal autistic. Throughout the hike, Adrián deals with some of his big feelings. His mother explains how he carries an invisible backpack around with him all the time. The backpack is full of emotions and for Adrián sometimes they are his and sometimes they are other people's since he tends to pick up other people's feelings or is hyper-empathetic. There are also ways to help find some peace and calm in the story. There are moments of stress that are met with love and understanding. This book is a handbook for autistic kids and their families to help find ways to relieve some of the big feelings especially for kids who feel the emotions of others. It will also help the children realize they are not alone in the feelings they have. I think this can be a hard thing to overcome for many autistic kids.
This book is aimed towards autistic children; however, I would say most kids will benefit from it and the ideas in it. Everyone carries the invisible backpack. People do not know what is inside other's backpacks and we need to treat people with kindness every day. Learning to deal with the emotions in those backpacks and to let go of the big ones is important for everyone. This book helps with that plus gives an understanding to how some autistic people feel. It is well written and illustrated and is easy to follow and read. Families will appreciate the ideas in the back of the book to help autistic kids deal with different emotions and situations.
This book is perfect for a family with an autistic child or a child who feels big emotions. It also would be great for therapists and teachers who work with autistic children. It is a tool to help support autistic people and one everyone can benefit from reading. I am so excited to share my copy with the lower school teachers. We have a high number of autistic students, and I feel it will be very beneficial to them. It is such a great resource!
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