The Invisible Boy

The Invisible Boy

By Trudy Ludwig

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Interest LevelReading LevelReading A-ZATOSWord Count
n/aGrades 2 - 4N2.8691

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. 

Publisher: book and beanstalk
Published on 12/2/2015
Binding: Paperback

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I loved this book because it shows that people is jude

This book was really good I think you should read it! Its about a boy who feel invisable and the new kid brights up his day!

This book was so good I really do think you should read it! It shows kids to be themselfs and how one person can bright up your day

Have you ever felt left out? Alone in a roomful of people? The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig introduces us to Brian. A sweet-hearted boy who feels invisible. In a class room swimming with kids, how does a quiet boy more apt to communicate with drawings and art stand out, find friends, and not get lost in the hustle, bustle and noise? One act. One chance. One word can change everything. Brian reaches out with kindness to Justin, the new kid in class. Just leaving a note saying “Hi” in his own special way opens up Brian’s world. Someone sees him. Patrice Barton’s soft colors and pictures bring such a light, gentle glow to the story. Every pink cheek, ponytail, and freckle came to life on the page with warmth and tenderness. Beautiful pictures that illustrated Brian’s feelings and changes perfectly. My heart broke and “aww”-ed all over the place. :) This little boy and book stole my heart! I want to recommend it to everyone under the sun! A very special reading experience and life lesson. Don't disappear! Let people see you. A lesson I took to heart.

i love this book because it shows to not jude people.

this book is to show how to never judge a book by its cover this is one of my fav books this book kinda inspires me

Meet Brian. He is a boy who feels like he is all alone at school. Then one day a new kid came. And he played with Brien alot. That made Brien feel special ,and not alone. This book is so good I would really want you to read it.

I like this book because it shows that all you need to to make friends is the will to make friends. In the beginning of the book the drawing of the boy is gray to show the he is lonely but as the book goes on the drawing of him becomes more colorful to show that he doesn't feel lonely anymore.

I like this book because it has lessons in it and it is very good because the little invisible boy feels like invisible until he starts to stand out

meet brien a boy at school who feels like he does not belong threre. We have this book in our library. it is soo good please read it. i love it.

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