"Heartstrings will twinge when reading this dear book, a reminder to include others, no matter how invisible they may seem. He is often overlooked at school and is picked on re. BRAVO to team Ludwig and Barton!” - Christine Fonseca, author of Quiet Kids Michele Silenzi is a shy thirteen-year-old kid who lives with his single mom (a local police inspector). It is a discussion guide, a story, and a work of art. “This book is the epitome of a FAB picture book-from the amazing art of Barton to the poignant story from Ludwig, The Invisible Boy touches on the realities of a typical classroom and the difficulties some kids face in developing relationships. "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 Faith and family ties are tested in small-town Maryland when a pre-teen girl announces that shes pregnant and that the father is her.
Kathryn Otoshi, award-winning author of One and Zero “Love this! The Invisible Boy has got to be one of my all-time favorite books for kids!” The Invisible Boy brings the power of kindness and compassion into focus.” “Pitch-perfect words and art.” -Scholastic Instructor Accessible, reassuring and hopeful." -Kirkus Reviews A ten-year-old boy and Robby the Robot team up to prevent a Super Computer from controlling the Earth from a satellite.A ten-year-old boy and Robby the. 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. "This endearing picture book about a timid boy who longs to belong…delivers its message with great sensitivity. It’s a smart strategy, one that can be leveraged through the book’s excellent discussion guide.” -Publishers Weekly "Ludwig and Barton understand classroom dynamics and wisely refrain from lecturing readers…Instead, they portray Brian’s situation as a matter of groupthink that can be rebooted through small steps. It contains Vocabulary and Learning Objective Posters, as well as Discussion Points that can be printed on Post-Its and stuck inside the book. "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. The Invisible Boy Interactive Read Aloud Lessons is the perfect companion to The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig, an absolute must-read during the first couple weeks of school. It’s a lovely lesson in the simple acts of friendship, especially recommended for the most popular kids in class."
"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.