A simple act of kindness can transform an invisible boy into a friend...Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody 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.From esteemed author and speaker Trudy Ludwig and acclaimed illustrator Patrice Barton, this gentle story shows how small acts of kindness can help children feel included and allow them to flourish. 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 backmatter with discussion questions and resources for further reading.

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Primary School category by the Golden Sower Award. It was recognised in the Grades K-2 category by the Kentucky Blue Grass Award. It also was recognised by the Ladybug Picture Book Award. It was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award. Also it was recognised by the Show me Readers Award. It was recognised by the Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award. It was recognised in the Primary School category by the Volunteer State Book Award. It was recognised in the Primary School category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award. It was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Georgia Children's Book Award.

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2013 by Random House USA Inc .

Trudy Ludwig is the author of many books for children, including My Secret Bully and Confessions of a Former Bully. She has been profiled on national television, radio, and in newsprint, and her books have received the Mom's Choice Gold Award and the CCBC's "Best of the Best" award, among others. She lives in Portland, OR. Craig Orback has a B. F. A. in illustration and is a freelance illustrator. His work includes Keeping the Promise: A Torah's Journey, Paul Bunyan, and other award-winning children's books. Based in Seattle, he also teaches children's book illustration at several colleges.