New Releases by Trudy Ludwig

Welcome to The Caring Classroom! A new series that gives kids the building blocks they need to be a kind and caring person in the classroom and beyond, from a trusted expert in social development. In book 1, a young perfectionist learns from her mistakes when her first week of school turns into a perfect mess! It''s the first week of school, and Thea wants everything to be perfect. She''s determined not to make a single mistake—which leads to a lot of anxiety! When an art project disaster messes up her perfect week, Thea must make the best of an imperfect situation, with the help of her teacher and classmates. Turns out, a little mess is the perfect way to bring this caring classroom together! From the renowned bullying expert who brought you The Invisible Boy comes a new series developed in partnership with kindergarten and early elementary teachers to encourage kindness and character growth in the classroom and beyond. Bright, inviting artwork from Maribel Lechuga brings the story to life, with a sprinkling of humor and heart on every page.

Em um mundo onde a atenção é um recurso cada vez mais disputado, O Menino Invisível nos convida a enxergar além do óbvio. Brian, o protagonista, é um garoto que passa despercebido por seus colegas e até professores. Enquanto outros brilham nas aulas, o pequeno observa à margem, sentindo-se invisível. Porém, quando Justin, um novo aluno chega na escola, tudo começa a mudar. A partir da nova amizade Brian passa a ser notado e valorizado, inclusive, por seu talento criativo. Com uma narrativa acessível e tocante, Trudy Ludwig explora os desafios sociais enfrentados pelas crianças que se sentem isoladas. As ilustrações de Patrice Barton acrescentam uma camada visual inesquecível: ao longo da história, as imagens de Brian gradualmente ganham cores, refletindo sua jornada de invisibilidade à autoconfiança. Livro já consagrado internacionalmente, chega ao Brasil pela Editora Gaudí, selo do Grupo Editorial Global e revela uma poderosa mensagem sobre inclusão, empatia e a importância de pequenos gestos que criam grandes conexões. Mais do que uma história, O Menino Invisível é uma ferramenta pedagógica que desperta discussões valiosas sobre inclusão, empatia e diversidade. Sua linguagem simples, mas profunda, facilita conversas em casa, na escola e em outros ambientes educacionais e de terapia infantil, ajudando crianças a entenderem o impacto positivo de seus atos. Por que O Menino Invisível é essencial? • Relevância universal: Aborda questões como bullying, exclusão e aceitação com sensibilidade e profundidade; • Impacto emocional: Inspira crianças a reconhecerem e valorizarem as diferenças, fomentando um ambiente de acolhimento; • Ferramenta educativa: Inclui perguntas e sugestões de discussões no final, ideal para uso em sala de aula ou em rodas de conversa.

Inspired by the Wind Telephone in Japan, this poignant story explores the stages of grief, the healing power of hope, and the unbreakable family bonds that connect us all. From the acclaimed author of The Invisible Boy and the award-winning illustrator of One. In a small village in Japan, a family mourns the loss of their loved one. Each family member grieves in their own way, but it is not until they discover an old-fashioned telephone booth on a windswept hill that they begin to heal. Through the telephone, they are able to express feelings long bottled up--speaking directly to their loved one and also to each other. Slowly but surely, the pain subsides, and hope blossoms anew. Inspired by Itaru Sasaki''s Wind Telephone, which brought healing to the people of Japan in the wake of an earthquake and tsunami this story explores grief and loss, and how we move forward by finding meaningful ways to connect with the family and friends we''ve lost, as well as those who are still with us. "Truly beautiful and poignant. This book is for anyone who''s ever experienced loss or grief, which is to say: all of us." —Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan

Conoce a Brian, el niño invisible. Nadie en la clase parece reparar nunca en él o pensar en incluirlo en su grupo, juego o fiesta de cumpleaños . . . hasta que un niño nuevo llegaa la clase. Cuando llega Justin−el niño nuevo−Brian es el primero en hacerlo sentir bienvenido. Y cuando Brian y Justin hacen equipo para trabajar en un proyecto juntos, Brian encuentra una manera de brillar.De lareconocida autora y oradora Trudy Ludwig y la aclamada ilustradora Patrice Barton, esta tierna historia muestra cómo los pequeños actos de bondad pueden ayudar a los niños a sentirse incluidos y permitirles florecer. Cualquier padre, maestro o consejero en busca de material que aborde de manera sensible las necesidades de los niños más callados, encontrará en El niño invisible un recurso valioso e importante.

From social-emotional learning expert Trudy Ludwig and award-winning picture book illustrator Patrice Barton (co-creators of The Invisible Boy) comes a story about managing anxiety and finding the courage to stand up for yourself and others. Most kids love hide-and-seek, but Camila just wants to hide. Hiding is what she does best when she worries, and she worries a LOT.What if... I can’t... I’m scared! A class trip to the aquarium causes her worries to pile up like never before. But when an anxious classmate asks for help, Camila discovers that her heart is bigger than her fears. From social-emotional learning expert Trudy Ludwig and award-winning illustrator Patrice Barton, this tale of courage and compassion will embolden readers to face their own fears. “A sweet and powerful gem of a book sure to help young worriers.” –Dawn Huebner, PhD, author of What to Do When You Worry Too Much

One small act of kindness can change the world. From esteemed bullying expert and author of The Invisible Boy, Trudy Ludwig and Little Elliot illustrator Mike Curato comes a tale as simple--and simply inspiring--as the golden rule. When one child reaches out in friendship to a classmate who seems lonely, she begins a chain reaction of kindness that ripples throughout her school and her community. One kind act begets another, small good deeds make way for bigger ones, and eventually the whole neighborhood comes together to build something much greater than the sum of its parts. From acclaimed bullying expert Trudy Ludwig, The Power of One not only conveys a message of kindness, it offers concrete steps that kids can take to make a difference in their own communities. As Trudy says in the final line of the book: "Acts and words of kindness DO count, and it all starts with ONE."

From the author-illustrator team who brought you The Invisible Boy comes the story of a boy who won''t stop talking--until he gets laryngitis. You don''t have to be a chatterbox to appreciate this tale of listening and learning. Owen McPhee doesn''t just like to talk, he LOVES to talk. He spends every waking minute chattering away at his teachers, his classmates, his parents, his dog, and even himself. But all that talking can get in the way of listening. And when Owen wakes up with a bad case of laryngitis, it gives him a much-needed opportunity to hear what others have to say. From the author-illustrator team behind The Invisible Boy comes a bright and lively picture book that captures the social dynamics of a busy classroom while delivering a gentle message about the importance of listening.

THE SECRET''S OUT ON BULLYING Here is the all-too-familiar story of Monica. She and Katie have been friends since kindergarten. Monica loves being around her when she''s nice. But there are times when Katie can be just plain mean. And Monica doesn''t understand why. Monica is a target of relational aggression, emotional bullying among friends who will use name-calling and manipulation to humiliate and exclude. But with a little help from a supportive adult—her mother—Monica learns to cope and thrive by facing her fears and reclaiming power from her bully. Including a foreword by the founder of the The Ophelia Project, as well as helpful tips, discussion questions, and additional resources, My Secret Bully is a vital resource for children, parents, teachers, and counselors.

After Katie gets caught teasing a schoolmate, she''s told to meet with Mrs. Petrowski, the school counselor, so she can make right her wrong and learn to be a better friend. Bothered at first, it doesn''t take long before Katie realizes that bullying has hurt not only the people around her, but her, too. Told from the unusual point of view of the bullier rather than the bullied, Confessions of a Former Bully provides kids with real life tools they can use to identify and stop relational aggression.

Alter Wiener, a teenage survivor of five Nazi prison camps during World War II, describes how an unexpected person demonstrated moral courage in repeated acts of kindness toward him.

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.

Jake''s bragging is really starting to get to his neighbor Tyler. Tyler can''t show Jake a basketball move, a school assignment, or a new toy without Jake saying he can do better. Tyler starts to wonder: Is something wrong with him? Is he really such a loser? Is Jake really better than him at everything? Or is Jake the one with the problem? With the help of his uncle Kevin, Tyler begins to understand that Jake''s bragging has nothing to do with Tyler''s own abilities and that puffing yourself up leaves little room for friends.

Maisie thinks Kayla is perfect. She’s pretty and thin, has cool clothes, gets good grades, and she’s a star on the soccer field. But is Kayla happy? The more Maisie gets to know Kayla, the more she begins to question whether being perfect is really so wonderful. In Too Perfect, acclaimed speaker and child advocate Trudy Ludwig explores the relentless and destructive drive for perfection, and the freedom that comes from accepting one’s self.

Maya''s friend Bailey loves to talk about everything and everyone. At first, Maya thinks Bailey is funny. But when Bailey''s talk leads to harmful rumors and hurt feelings, Maya begins to think twice about their friendship. In her fourth book for children, relational aggression expert Trudy Ludwig acquaints readers with the damaging consequences of "trouble talk"-talking to others about someone else''s troubles in order to establish connection and gain attention. Includes additional resources for kids, parents, and teachers, as well as advice from Trudy about how to combat trouble talk. Trudy Ludwig''s books have sold more than 50,000 copies. Includes foreword by Dr. Charisse L. Nixon, author of Girl Wars: 12 Strategies That Will End Female Bullying.

A rare look at emotional bullying among boys from the best-selling author of My Secret Bully.D.J.''s friend Vince has a habit of teasing D.J. and then saying, Just kidding!" as if it will make everything okay. It doesn''t, but D.J. is afraid that if he protests, his friends will think he can''t take a joke. With the help of his father, brother, and an understanding teacher, D.J. progresses from feeling helpless to taking positive action, undermining the power of two seemingly harmless words. Trudy Ludwig takes another look at relational aggression, the use of relationships to manipulate and hurt others, this time from the boy''s point of view. Back matter includes discussion questions, a "dos and don''ts of teasing" list, and a resource guide for parents and teachers. Endorsed by Full Esteem Ahead, The Hands & Words Are Not For Hurting Project, and The Ophelia Project.

When Jack makes friends with Charlie, a trouble-maker, he learns the difference between an insincere apology and showing that you are truly sorry. Includes information for parents.

With help from his father, older brother, and teacher, D.J. learns how to handle a classmate who claims that his mean-spirited "teasing" is just a joke.