Paul Castle Studio: Ned the Internet Troll | Digital Citizenship Picture Book (Ages 4–10)

Ned the Internet Troll is a funny and heartfelt picture book about navigating meanness online and in the real world. Young kids may not be online yet, but they know when words hurt. Ned helps them practice kindness now so they'll know what to do when they enter the digital world.

Ned is an internet troll. Internet trolls are supposed to be grumpy, rude, and very good at leaving mean comments on the internet. But Ned has one very big problem… he's terrible at being mean.

Through humor and whimsical illustrations, this story helps kids understand that hurtful words say more about the troll than the person receiving them. A lighthearted way to help young readers laugh, take a deep breath, and move on when they encounter negativity — even before they start using the internet.

Written and illustrated by blind author and illustrator Paul Castle, Ned the Internet Troll turns online bullying into something a little less scary (and a lot more silly!)

Perfect for classrooms, families, and anyone learning how to handle troll behavior — online or in the real world.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I love this! The NED Pledge will be such a valuable tool as children are discovering the online world." —Vita Luta, Children's Therapist

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Ned the Internet Troll identifies the concerns of internet safety for children and provides an age-appropriate tool to support children's developing sense of online awareness." —Kelly Burke, Children's Reading Specialist

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The perfect way to teach personal engagement skills in a child-friendly way." —Kate Fey, Speech-Language Pathologist

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "A great resource for children to build their resilience and emotional literacy skills in a playful and engaging way." —Yara Naggar, Child Psychologist

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "A developmentally appropriate and compassionate resource that helps young children build kindness, emotional awareness, and a sense of belonging." —Deepalakshmi, Child Psychologist

• Subject: Digital Citizenship / SEL / Anti-Bullying / Online Safety
• Grade Level: PreK–5 (Ages 4–10)
• Format: Hardback, 7" x 8", 32 pages, full color illustrations
• Author: Paul Castle
• Publisher: Paul Castle Studio (2025)
• ISBN: 9798989187164