Analyzing Brian's The Invisible Boy

This is a story about simple acts of kindness; how an invisible boy does one act of kindness and turns into a friend. Nobody at school notices Brian, the invisible boy. He’s never included in groups, games, or birthday parties. A new boy starts in Brian’s class and he is the first one to be kind to him, to make him feel welcome at the school. The illustrations strategically show Brian in the beginning of the story by himself in black and white hues. As the story progresses and Brian shows his kindness through creativity, he becomes more colourful. This sensitive book shows students that by simply just being kind, you can help anyone feel better, including yourself. Any adult who has a quieter child or student in their class will find