Patrice Barton

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.

A student who uses a wheelchair finds a way to see her dog each day in school.

"A nonstop talker learns about the power of listening when he comes down with a case of laryngitis"--

Rosie's rival, Violet, outdoes her in everything until the class plants seeds for a unit on gardening.