{"product_id":"the-invisible-boy-isbn-9781582464503","title":"The Invisible Boy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA   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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A simple act of kindness can transform an   invisible boy into a friend...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAny parent, teacher, or counselor   looking for material that sensitively addresses the needs of quieter children   will find \u003ci\u003eThe Invisible Boy\u003c\/i\u003e a valuable and important resource. Includes   a discussion guide and resources for further reading. \u003c\/p\u003e\"A l\u003cb\u003eovely lesson in the simple   acts of friendship\u003c\/b\u003e, especially recommended for the   most popular kids in class.\" —\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"This is a \u003cb\u003esimple yet heartfelt story.\u003c\/b\u003e” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Tender illustrations rendered in glowing hues capture Brian’s   isolation deftly...\u003cb\u003eAccessible, reassuring and   hopeful\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus   Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Ludwig and Barton understand classroom   dynamics...They portray Brian’s situation as a   matter of groupthink that can be rebooted through small steps. It’s a smart   strategy, one that can be leveraged through the book’s \u003cb\u003eexcellent discussion guide.\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Trudy Ludwig has given us the gift of another \u003cb\u003eempathic, poignant book for children\u003c\/b\u003e that addresses the complex topic of peer relationships..\u003cb\u003e.A must-read\u003c\/b\u003e.\" \u003cbr\u003e—Carrie Goldman, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eBULLIED: What Every Parent, Teacher, and Kid Needs to Know   about Ending the Cycle of Fear\u003c\/i\u003eTRUDY LUDWIG is a nationally acclaimed speaker and an award-winning author who specializes in writing children's books that help kids cope with and thrive in their social world, including \u003ci\u003eMy Secret Bully\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eConfessions of a Former Bully\u003c\/i\u003e. She has received rave reviews from educators, experts, organizations, and parents at schools and conferences around the US for her passion and compassion in addressing peer aggression and friendship issues. An active member of the International Bullying Prevention Association, Trudy also collaborates with organizations like the Committee for Children and ConnectSafely.org, and has served as content advisor for Sesame Street Workshop. Trudy's books have won the Mom's Choice Gold Award, the IBPA Gold Benjamin Franklin Award, and the NAPPA Gold Medal, and also been recognized as NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Books for Young People. Visit her at trudyludwig.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePATRICE BARTON earned a BFA in studio art from the University of Texas in Austin, where she lives with her husband and son. Her books include\u003ci\u003e Sweet Moon Baby \u003c\/i\u003ewritten by Karen Henry Clark; \u003ci\u003eMine!\u003c\/i\u003e by Shutta Crum; \u003ci\u003eI Like Old Clothes\u003c\/i\u003e by Mary Ann Hoberman and Rosie Sprout's \u003ci\u003eTime to Shine\u003c\/i\u003e by Allison Wortche—all available from Knopf.","brand":"Knopf Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303367364837,"sku":"NP9781582464503","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781582464503.jpg?v=1767739973","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-invisible-boy-isbn-9781582464503","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}