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The Invisible Boy Hardback - 2013

by Trudy Ludwig; Patrice Barton (Illustrator)

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Brian has always felt invisible at school, but when a new student, Justin, arrives, everything changes. From esteemed author and speaker Ludwig and acclaimed illustrator Barton, this gentle story shows how small acts of kindness can help children feel included and allow them to flourish. Full color.

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A gentle story that teaches how small acts of kindness can help children feel included and allow them to flourish, from esteemed author and speaker Trudy Ludwig and acclaimed illustrator Patrice Barton.

A simple act of kindness can transform an invisible boy into a friend...

Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody in class ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their group, game, or birthday party . . . until, that is, a new kid comes to class.

When Justin, the new boy, arrives, Brian is the first to make him feel welcome. And when Brian and Justin team up to work on a class project together, Brian finds a way to shine.

Any parent, teacher, or counselor looking for material that sensitively addresses the needs of quieter children will find The Invisible Boy a valuable and important resource. Includes a discussion guide and resources for further reading.

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  • Title The Invisible Boy
  • Author Trudy Ludwig; Patrice Barton (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition 1st Edition
  • Pages 40
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
  • Publication date 2013-10-08
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated
  • ISBN 9781582464503 / 1582464502
  • Weight 0.7 lbs (0.32 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.1 x 8.2 x 0.4 in (25.65 x 20.83 x 1.02 cm)
  • Age range 06 to 09 years
  • Grade levels 1 - 4
  • Reading level 680
  • Themes
    • Topical: Self-Esteem
  • Category Children's Books/All Ages
  • Library of Congress subjects Friendship, Schools
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2012042631
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

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USA Today, August 22, 2013:
"Illustrator Barton adds a wonderful touch by drawing all the other characters in color but sketching Brian in faint shades of black and white - at least at first....Before long, Brian, in living color, is not so invisible after all. It's a lovely lesson in the simple acts of friendship, especially recommended for the most popular kids in class."

Scholastic Instructor, Fall 2013:
"Pitch-perfect words and art."

Starred Review, School Library Journal, September 2013:
"This is a simple yet heartfelt story about a boy who has been excluded for no apparent reason but finds a way to cope and eventually gains acceptance.”

Kirkus Reviews, September 15, 2013:
"Tender illustrations rendered in glowing hues capture Brian’s isolation deftly...Use this to start a discussion: The author includes suggested questions and recommended reading lists for adults and children. Accessible, reassuring and hopeful."

Publishers Weekly, August 26, 2013:
"Ludwig and Barton understand classroom dynamics...They portray Brian’s situation as a matter of groupthink that can be rebooted through small steps. It’s a smart strategy, one that can be leveraged through the book’s excellent discussion guide."


"Trudy Ludwig has given us the gift of another empathic, poignant book for children that addresses the complex topic of peer relationships...A must-read."
- Carrie Goldman, award-winning author of BULLIED: What Every Parent, Teacher, and Kid Needs to Know about Ending the Cycle of Fear

Citations

  • Booklist, 11/01/2013, Page 84
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2014, Page 0
  • Kirkus Reviews, 09/15/2013, Page 0
  • Publishers Weekly, 08/26/2013, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 09/01/2013, Page 125
  • SLJ's Best Books, 12/01/2013, Page 32

About the author

TRUDY LUDWIG is a nationally acclaimed speaker and an award-winning author who specializes in writing children's books that help kids cope with and thrive in their social world, including My Secret Bully and Confessions of a Former Bully. She has received rave reviews from educators, experts, organizations, and parents at schools and conferences around the US for her passion and compassion in addressing peer aggression and friendship issues. An active member of the International Bullying Prevention Association, Trudy also collaborates with organizations like the Committee for Children and ConnectSafely.org, and has served as content advisor for Sesame Street Workshop. Trudy's books have won the Mom's Choice Gold Award, the IBPA Gold Benjamin Franklin Award, and the NAPPA Gold Medal, and also been recognized as NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Books for Young People. Visit her at trudyludwig.com.

PATRICE BARTON earned a BFA in studio art from the University of Texas in Austin, where she lives with her husband and son. Her books include Sweet Moon Baby written by Karen Henry Clark; Mine! by Shutta Crum; I Like Old Clothes by Mary Ann Hoberman and Rosie Sprout's Time to Shine by Allison Wortche--all available from Knopf.

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