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The Invisible Boy Hardcover – Picture Book, October 8, 2013

by Trudy Ludwig (Author), Patrice Barton (Illustrator)
4.8 out of 5 stars 4,351 ratings
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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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    5 - 8 years, from customers
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    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - 4
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    AD680L
  6. Dimensions
    0.17 x 8.31 x 10.31 inches
  7. Publisher
    Knopf Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    October 8, 2013
  9. ISBN-10
    1582464502
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1582464503
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EMPATHY; PERSPECTIVE-TAKING

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For the first half of Ludwig’s picture book, a lonesome-looking boy appears rendered in gray and white. Even the teacher has no time for “invisible” Brian, as she is busy dealing with the noisy children in her class. Brian, with his big glasses and toothy smile, gets his hopes dashed when he isn’t picked for the kickball team. He finds solace in his drawings, where fire-breathing dragons scale tall buildings and superheroes have the power to make friends. When new student Justin arrives, Brian befriends him when the others don’t, and they become buddies and even add a third boy to become a trio. Now visible in glorious color, Brian and his new friends present a project to their newly appreciative classmates. The joyful last pages show Brian with the children playing happily in real and imaginary activities. Brian’s childlike drawings, done in ink and collage, are spot-on in representing the way children depict their imaginary world and their very real feelings. “Questions for Discussion” in the back matter provide guidelines for teachers and parents. Preschool-Grade 2. --Lolly Gepson

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Knopf Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (October 8, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1582464502
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1582464503
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD680L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.17 x 8.31 x 10.31 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 4,351 ratings

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  1. Patrice Barton

    Patrice Barton

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    My artistic talents were first discovered at the age of three, when I was found creating a mural on the dining room wall with a pastry brush and a can of Crisco. Although the work itself was never fully appreciated by my parents, my interest in art was. They quickly gave me a better canvas and more appropriate supplies. My passion for art grew, and I earned a BFA in studio art from the University of Texas in Austin, where I live now with my husband, son and good dog Archer.

    My clients include Alfred A. Knopf, G.P. Putnam's Sons, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Harper Collins, Atheneum, Dial, Roaring Brook Press, Farrar, Straus and Giroux Books for Young Readers, Scholastic Book Club, Ideals Children's Books, Ladybug Magazine, Clubhouse Jr. Magazine, Highlights, Highlights High Five, and more.

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    Making a Difference in Kids' Lives, One Book at a Time(R)

    Trudy Ludwig is an acclaimed speaker and award-winning author of numerous children’s books including THE INVISIBLE BOY, a School Library Journal Best Picture Books Selection and a recommended back-to-school book by USA Today and Scholastic Instructor. Her books and presentations help empower children to be kinder and more inclusive in their social world. Trudy has collaborated with leading experts and organizations including Sesame Workshop, International Bullying Prevention Association, Committee for Children, and ConnectSafely.org. She has received rave reviews from educators, experts, organizations, and parents for her passion and compassion in addressing peer aggression and friendship issues.

    Trudy’s books have received numerous awards and citations including the M. Jerry Weiss Book Award, Victoria Soto Legacy Award, IBPA Gold Benjamin Franklin Award, Gelett Burgess Children’s Book Award, NAPPA Gold Medal Award, Mom’s Choice Gold Awards, Moonbeam Children’s Books Gold Award, Comstock Read Aloud Honors and are included in the Cooperative Children’s Book Center’s Best of the Year Selection, NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Books for Young People Selections, National Crime Prevention Council’s Circle of Respect Book Club Selection, Junior Library Guild Selection, and more.

    "Because the social world of today's children is very complex and difficult to navigate, I try to include in my stories the wisdom and insights of young readers so that my books resonate with the authenticity of their life experiences and views," she says. "I also have the added pleasure of tapping into my own inner child--letting her laugh, cry, and simply breathe."

    For more information about Trudy, her books, virtual and in-person school visits, conference keynotes, and workshop presentations, please visit www.trudyludwig.com.

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Customers find this book excellent for teaching children about inclusion and kindness, particularly suitable for 1-4th graders. The book features lovely illustrations and leads to rich classroom discussions, with one customer noting how the color symbolism conveys expressiveness. They appreciate its beautiful writing and readability, and one review mentions how it helps children understand others' feelings.

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210 customers mention "Story quality"210 positive0 negative

Customers love the story of this book, describing it as sweet and perfect for children, with one customer noting how it leads to great discussions.

"...I appreciate seeing an Asian kid as a normal, confident, considerate, and thoughtful leader who can both be a regular American kid while being proud..." Read more

"...to the story on You Tube if you need convincing that this is a fabulous story, offering lots of opportunities for both social/emotional development..." Read more

"Absolutely love this book and couldn’t recommend more!! Great message and I love the use of the pictures." Read more

"...The story lead to great discussions!" Read more

111 customers mention "Book for kids"111 positive0 negative

Customers find this book excellent for teaching children about inclusion and value, particularly suitable for 1-4th graders.

"...that every child must learn but it is written in a way that is engaging and on their level." Read more

"...but one thing I particularly appreciate is how she shows minority students as normal kids...." Read more

"It's a good book for teaching children the importance of inclusion and understanding others. The book fosters positive personalities and friendships." Read more

"This came the day after I ordered it! Such a cute story for my 4 year-old. The book is in brand new condition." Read more

109 customers mention "Message"109 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's message about being kind to all, particularly its focus on empathy, compassion, and inclusion, while also helping children understand and express their feelings.

"...This book has such an important message that every child must learn but it is written in a way that is engaging and on their level." Read more

"...that this is a fabulous story, offering lots of opportunities for both social/emotional development and reading strategies...." Read more

"Absolutely love this book and couldn’t recommend more!! Great message and I love the use of the pictures." Read more

"...The book fosters positive personalities and friendships." Read more

80 customers mention "Illustrations"80 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the illustrations in the book, noting they are lovely and well-executed, with one customer highlighting how the watercolor effectively conveys expressiveness.

"...The symbolism with the color was also very touching! Loved the illustrations and artwork, and have been recommending this book to my friends!..." Read more

"...It's beautifully written and illustrated. (Retired special ed teacher)" Read more

"...Great message and I love the use of the pictures." Read more

"...The illustrations are amazing." Read more

60 customers mention "Discussion starter"60 positive0 negative

Customers find the book effective as a classroom discussion starter, particularly for K-2 graders, and appreciate how it promotes noticing others and understanding differences in personality.

"...seeing an Asian kid as a normal, confident, considerate, and thoughtful leader who can both be a regular American kid while being proud of his..." Read more

"...good book for teaching children the importance of inclusion and understanding others. The book fosters positive personalities and friendships." Read more

"...A good book for a discussion about including everyone." Read more

"...He was able to notice small details about the book- such as the coloring of the main character...." Read more

18 customers mention "Writing quality"18 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, describing it as wonderfully and beautifully written, with one customer noting it is easy to read.

"...It's beautifully written and illustrated. (Retired special ed teacher)" Read more

"...It is a wonderfully & carefully written book with the perfect illustrations to match the story about a boy who was left out of everything, and the..." Read more

"...Very sweet and well-written/illustrated. I highly recommend!" Read more

"I absolutely love this book! It is so cleverly written and illustrated. The secret makes this book a gold mine!" Read more

16 customers mention "Readability"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, with one mentioning that their child wants to read it all the time.

"...lots of opportunities for both social/emotional development and reading strategies...." Read more

"One of the best read alouds for my class but book came damaged." Read more

"...It’s wonderful to know that she loves to read books more than her tablet!!!😃..." Read more

"As an educator this is one of my favorite books. So many students can relate to the message of feeling invisible. The illustrations are amazing." Read more

15 customers mention "Visibility"15 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate how the book helps children feel seen and important, with one customer noting how it highlights the aloneness of one child and another mentioning how it opens discussions about shunning.

"...discussion about personalities and friendships and kindness and awareness. I loved it so much that I bought to read with my children." Read more

"...feels invisible, I feel that this book has helped her see inclusion in a different light. She has read it many times already...." Read more

"...questions for parents/teachers to use in the back to guide a discussion of feeling left-out...." Read more

"...a mom; this book not only tells a wonderful story, it teaches a lesson on feeling invisible. It was a nice way to address idioms and metaphors." Read more

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  • jesse moses
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book with a great message
    Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2024
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    Must have for any classroom or child’s library! This book has such an important message that every child must learn but it is written in a way that is engaging and on their level.
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  • jo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Includes characters of color as normal kids
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    I love so many things about this book, but one thing I particularly appreciate is how she shows minority students as normal kids. I understand that there need to be books about kids with family from China and their unique Chinese-American struggles, but there also need to be books about Asian-American kids who are just regular kids. I also appreciate that the Asian kid in this story is not "The Asian Kid" in the way that so much media portrays them: geeky, recently immigrated, the sidekick, quiet, passive, etc. Nothing wrong with those traits-- it's just that we need to show more characteristics than JUST those. I appreciate seeing an Asian kid as a normal, confident, considerate, and thoughtful leader who can both be a regular American kid while being proud of his ethnic background.

    The symbolism with the color was also very touching! Loved the illustrations and artwork, and have been recommending this book to my friends! If I were still teaching in the classroom, it would be one of the books I kept on display all year!
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  • Leslie Solomon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Meaningful for everyone and a valuable resource for teachers.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024
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    You can listen to the story on You Tube if you need convincing that this is a fabulous story, offering lots of opportunities for both social/emotional development and reading strategies. There are opportunities to predict, infer, synthesize, summarize and make connections.

    Even though I SWORE that I would no longer buy any children's books upon retirement from the classroom, I purchased this one to use as a demonstration of an interactive read aloud for my college students.

    Highly, highly recommend.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful story for grades K-4
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023
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    I love this book. I hope it gets to be a classic one of these days. It's all about a quiet little boy who is ignored by his classmates and even his teacher. The creative use of color by the illustrator as the story goes on lends this book to great discussions about reality vs. fantasy--"Is the little boy really invisible?" what it means to be invisible and how we treat each other. Every time I read it to classrooms in K-4, I get quite the emotional responses from kids, and they are captivated by this story. It's beautifully written and illustrated. (Retired special ed teacher)
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  • Avery
    5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite book!!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2024
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    Absolutely love this book and couldn’t recommend more!! Great message and I love the use of the pictures.
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  • brooke
    5.0 out of 5 stars class discussion was good!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2024
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    Important class discussion at the end of kindergarten! Many students didn’t understand that he was not actually invisible the whole time, but some more mature students did. The story lead to great discussions!
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    One of the best read alouds for my class but book came damaged.
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  • Annette
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kindness matters
    Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2025
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    I loved how this little boy, who was usually excluded from games and such made anew kid feel welcomed right from the beginning. Also, when another child tried to engage the new kid in play, the new kid didn't forget the kindness the "invisible" boy showed him, and wanted to include him before he agreed to go with the other child.
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  • Elianne feliu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buen libro para educar en valores
    Reviewed in Spain on August 20, 2022
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    Buen libro para educar en valores
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  • Arantxa
    5.0 out of 5 stars El un libro hermoso, llegó en excelentes condiciones y en el tiempo estipulado.
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 27, 2020
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    El un libro hermoso, llegó en excelentes condiciones y en el tiempo estipulado.
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  • Sue
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book. Great positive story for Preschoolers & older kids
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2016
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    This is an enchanting book with a lovely message of hope for children who are shy & nervous in a new school. Brian is a boy who feels like he's invisible because his classmates don't pick him to play games or sit next to him at mealtimes. He escapes to his talented drawings. A new boy comes to the school. He hopes he can become his friend. The new boy also initially has issues with the cool class. The author cleverly resolves the issues of both boys. I love the way the author simply, depicts the "invisible boy" in the illustrations. The positive & subtle message of the book was picked up by 4 yr olds. They enjoyed it & requested re reads. Great concept & useful preparation for starting school.

    Really interesting to see the author portray a child that feels isolated in such an easy to understand way for children. Would be a good book for bullies & victims because of the empathy it may generate. Sadly children can be affected by these feelings from nursery to reception & later. Good, positive ending. Hope to see more from this talented author & illustrator.
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  • Happy Sead
    4.0 out of 5 stars Un très joli livre - une belle HISTOIRE
    Reviewed in France on September 25, 2018
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    Un très joli livre - une belle HISTOIRE

    Reviewed in France on September 25, 2018
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