Brian is an invisible boy, not noticed by his teacher or friends while they play, not even at lunch. Until Brian, a new student, arrives to join the class. ( )

A boy who feels invisible at school, but through the kindness of a new friend Brian begins to feel seen. ( )

a boy who feels invisible at school, but through the kindness of a new friend Brian begins to feel seen. ( )

Independent Reading Level:1-4
Awards: School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

This book is perfect for the start of school. Bor Brian is never included in activities or parties. Once a new student, Justin, comes to school, he befriends Brian, and the rest of the class begin to appreciate the uniqueness of Brian's imagination and talent for drawing. The illustrator initially has Brian drawn in black and white while the other students are drawn in color. As Justin includes Brian, Brian begins to gain color. The students noticed this as I read the story, and it offered an opportunity to discuss what the illustrator was trying to portray. ( )

This is the heartwarming story of Brian, a young boy who is left out at school and feels invisible. The illustrations really add to the impact of this story. Brian starts out gray and as others start to be kind to him and see him, he slowly begins to add color. This story is one of empathy and including others that is a must read.

How can readers make others feel valued? Brian feels invisible at school. He is often overlooked by his teacher and his classmates. He is excluded from kickball and sits by himself at lunch. He has trouble making himself stand out. When Justin, a new student, arrives at school Brian observes his classmates making fun of him. Justin is eating food for lunch that the other kids don't like.Brian leaves Justin a kind note after the incident. Justin thanks Brian and these simple acts of kindness lead to a friendship. As Brian and Justin's friendship grows so does Brian's confidence. The illustrations portray the feelings of Brian and readers watch him come to life as he changes from black and white to full color in this wonderful picture book about belonging.

This was nice! Very meaningful.

Key Takeaways:
- To not be lonely, do nice things/thoughtful gestures for others to make friends.
- Express your talents! ( )

Reading level: Grades 1-4, Lexile AD680L
Awards: Junior Library Guild Selections, SLJ Best Books of the Year.

This book would be good for primary and intermediate ages. This book follows Brian, as he has trouble being seen, included, and making friends at school, but when new student Justin joins the class he finally starts to feel seen. I would absolutely love to have this book in my classroom, it would be a very good book to start a conversation about kindness, inclusion, and your own and others' feelings. ( )

Brian is invisible. His teacher only sees the loud students. His classmates only see their friends. But when a new kid joins the class, Brian is kind to him. And suddenly he’s not invisible anymore. This is a cute story with wonderful pictures and a good moral for kids to empathize with. ( )

Brian considers himself invisible when none of his schoolmates invite him to play or bother to include him in groups, but Justin the new kid arrived and Brian jumped at the opportunity to make a friend.

This story is about a little boy named Brian, who always seems to be overlooked and ignored by those around him until a new student named Justin arrives at school. All changes in a good way for Brian, and things slowly turn around for him, and the invisibility he once thought he had gradually diminished as Justin and Brian take up for one another. ( )

Independent Reading Level: Grades 1-3
Awards: Kentucky Bluegrass Award ( )

What do you see when you look outside the window? Mostly tall buildings if one is living in large cities. But did you know it could be in the stone age or an amusement park? Even better, an underwater treat or a king's castle. What if it is a yummy chocolate factory, maybe a colorful circus or a rocket launcher? Yes, the author ignites our imagination by changing the image of an unassuming building into something exciting.

We picked the book for its title. The book helps you see everyday things more imaginatively, and children will love such ideas and may even come up with amusing ones. The book concludes well with an encouraging message that you can do anything. The illustrations are classic styled and stunning.

My City View kindles your imagination to think beyond what you see and encourages you to dream big. ( )

Reading Level: K - 3

Grade Levels: 4-8
Awards: School Library Journal Best Book of the Yea ( )

Brian feels like no one really notices him at school. He hasn't made friends and is lonely. One day a new student joins his class and Brian sees that he isn't being treated nicely either. Will Brian be brave enough to use his talent of drawing to reach out? If he does, will the new student, Justin, be willing to be his friend? This story will be a great conversation starter for students of all ages to talk about how people may feel when we accidentally or intentionally leave them out or treat them disrespectfully.
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Excellent book to teach compassion and kindness. Clever illustrative technique from start to finish, as the story evolved. Inspired me to look for the "invisible kids" in my own classes and notice them, talk to them. ( )

This book tells the story of a boy who is lonely and left out. He does not get invited to birthday parties, and does not have friends. It is a great book to show small children as it emphasizes the importance of including other individuals. ( )

Brian is an invisible boy, he is present but no one seems to notice or care about him. His classmates and teacher do not pay attention to him. He loves to draw and is very observant. One day a new student joins his class and notices him. Slowly Brian begins to appear. He makes friends and learns that he is not so invisible after all.
Ludwig, captures the essence of accepting everyone and standing up to bullying. ( )

In the picture book " The Invisible Boy", Brian, who is known as the invisible boy, never seems to be noticed or included into any groups, games, or even birthday party's, that is until a new kid comes to class. Justin, the new boy, is introduced to the class, Brian is the first to make him feel welcomed. They soon team and Brian soon begins to come out of his shell. When introducing this book to my class, it can overall help explain small acts of kindness can help young children feel included in activities and also flourish. ( )

This book would be appropriate for primary grades. This is a story about a little boy, Brian, who feels invisible to the whole wide world. That is, until one day a new student joins his class. After watching his classmates tease the new boy Brian decides to write him a note welcoming him to class. After writing the note the new boy makes Brian feel less and less invisible until eventually he feels entirely seen.
This book is so adorable and is beautifully illustrated. This book would work well for units on inclusion, confidence, and friendship. This would also be a fun book to use for lessons on artistic styles. ( )

Helps students understand what bullying is and how to build friendships.

After reading this book to my class, the students applauded. They wanted to read it again. I think it was mostly the illustrations that they were obsessing over. It is beautifully illustrated. The book is about a child with DD. This is not explicitly mentioned in the book and I am sure that my students missed that part, however the message in the story is that we should include everyone. The message my students took from it is that if you see another child alone you should ask them to play. I thought that this was very thoughtful of the class. I enjoyed this book as it was more subtle in its approach and even included the topic of a new students who actually was somewhat the hero for Brian. Part of me wishes it would have said he had DD to help my students understand but the message is still there regardless. ( )