Invisible Isabel

Isabel Beane lives in a house that is almost never quiet. With five siblings and busy parents, it is easy for a thoughtful, introverted girl to feel invisible. School is not much easier, especially once a new classmate starts making her days harder, and Isabel's worries seem to grow stronger with each passing day. Sally J. Pla's illustrated middle grade novel follows Isabel as she comes to trust that her feelings are real and discovers that speaking up can help quiet the fears inside her. Tania de Regil's pictures add warmth throughout. It is a gentle, reassuring story for readers who know what it is like to feel overlooked or overwhelmed.