The Invisible Boy
What's This Book About
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.
What Kind of Book is The Invisible Boy
Reviews
The book is gorgeously and emotionally illustrated, letting the colors speak to the emotions of Brian —the invisible boy— in this story. A powerful reminder that bullying takes many forms and that one person and one act of kindness can truly make a difference, even if they're the only one.
The Invisible Boy is a great tool for talking about how when the reader feels as Brian feels, they are practicing empathy, and how empathy can lead us to be the one to show kindness to others.
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The Creatives Behind the Book
Patrice Barton earned a BFA in studio art from the University of Texas–Austin and illustrates books for children.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781582464503
- Publication Date
- January 1, 2013
- Publisher
- Knopf Books for Young Readers
- Page Count
- 40
- Words Per Page
- 17
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 6 - 9 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2012042631
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 938198134
- Lexile® Level
- AD680L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~P
- ATOS® Book Level
- 2.8
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 0.5
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 161744
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- LG
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