Books by Trudy Ludwig

Trudy Ludwig writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–10, exploring themes of friendship & loyalty, school life, friendship & social.

Standalone Books

My Secret Bully

Trudy Ludwig

For the child who feels hurt by a friend's hot-and-cold behavior, this gentle story helps identify emotional bullying an

Ages 5–10

The Invisible Boy

Trudy Ludwig

For the child who feels overlooked in groups or struggles to find their voice, this gentle story shows how a simple act

Ages 5–9

Quiet Please, Owen McPhee!

Trudy Ludwig

For the child who loves to share every thought out loud and needs a gentle nudge to discover the magic of hearing what o

Ages 5–9

The Power of One: Every Act of Kindness Counts

Trudy Ludwig

For the child who feels small or wonders if their actions matter. This story shows how one tiny seed of kindness can blo

Ages 4–8

Just Kidding

Trudy Ludwig

For the child who feels hurt by 'just kidding' comments and needs help navigating the difference between friendly teasin

Ages 6–10

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

5 books

Ages 8–11

5 books

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