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The Invisible String Paperback – Picture Book, October 30, 2018

by Patrice Karst (Author), Joanne Lew-Vriethoff (Illustrator)
#1 Best Seller in Children's Books on Marriage & Divorce

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With over 2 million copies sold, this accessible, bestselling picture book phenomenon about the unbreakable connections between loved ones has healed generations of children and adults alike. A Spanish edition (El hilo invisible by Patrice Karst and Joanne Lew-Vriethoff) and a companion workbook are also available (The Invisible String Workbook).

Parents, educators, therapists, and social workers alike have declared The Invisible String the perfect tool for coping with all kinds of separation anxiety, loss, and grief. It's also been joyfully embraced as a year-round celebration of love--gifted at births, graduations, weddings, Valentine's Day, and beyond. In this relatable and reassuring contemporary classic, a mother tells her two children that they're all connected by an invisible string. "That's impossible!" the children insist, but still they want to know more: "What kind of string?" The answer is the simple truth that binds us all: An Invisible String made of love. Even though you can't see it with your eyes, you can feel it deep in your heart, and know that you are always connected to the ones you love. Does everybody have an Invisible String? How far does it reach? Does it ever go away? This heartwarming picture book for all ages explores questions about the intangible yet unbreakable connections between us, and opens up deeper conversations about love.

Recommended and adopted by parenting blogs, bereavement support groups, hospice centers, foster care and social service agencies, military library services, church groups, and educators, The Invisible String offers a very simple approach to overcoming loneliness, separation, or loss with an imaginative twist that children easily understand and embrace, and delivers a particularly compelling message in today's uncertain times. This special paperback edition includes vibrant new illustrations and an introduction from the author.

Recommended by Oprah Daily! • A Good Housekeeping Best Children’s Book of All Time

"This book is a beautiful way to begin to try, as parents, to instill in children the impenetrable power of the heart, the energy of love, and the flow that can be felt from the grace in every moment." —Tony Robbins

Read all the books in The Invisible String series:
The Invisible String Backpack: Your very own tool kit for school—and life!
The Invisible String Workbook: Creative Activities to Comfort, Calm, and Connect
The Invisible Leash: An Invisible String Story About the Loss of a Pet​
The Invisible Web: An Invisible String Story Celebrating Love and Universal Connection
You Are Never Alone: An Invisible String Lullaby
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 7 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    The Invisible String
  3. Print length
    40 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Dimensions
    10 x 0.3 x 10 inches
  7. Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    October 30, 2018
  9. ISBN-10
    031648623X
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0316486231
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More from Patrice Karst [image of all books in the Invisible String series]
The Invisible String
The Invisible String Family Celebration: A Reimagining of The Invisible Strin...
The Invisible Leash: An Invisible String Story About the Loss of a Pet (The I...
The Invisible Web: An Invisible String Story Celebrating Love and Universal C...
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How Jackson Found His Joy Again
Be inspired. Get connected. More transformative books from Patrice Karst! The beloved picture book phenomenon about the unbreakable connections between loved ones A diverse, inclusive reimagining of THE INVISIBLE STRING that helps more readers feel connected to this healing story. Using the same bonding technique of the classic book THE INVISIBLE STRING, a moving story about coping with grief when a pet dies This moving companion title to THE INVISIBLE STRING inspires readers to recognize, nurture, and celebrate the infinite bonds of humanity Confront any obstacle with a complete socio-emotional toolkit for back-to-school—and your whole life! This transformative picture book helps readers of all ages move through sadness and embrace life’s colors.
El Hilo Invisible/The Invisible String by Patrice Karst

Get the official Spanish edition—don’t be fooled by imitators!

In any language and in any country, we are all connected by an Invisible String made of love. But only one book tells the true story of our Strings as Patrice Karst has done in her classic, illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff, that has sold nearly 2 million copies around the world!

Compra la edición oficial en español, ¡que no te engañen los imitadores!

En cualquier idioma y en cualquier país, todos estamos conectados por un hilo invisible hecho de amor. Pero solo un libro cuenta la verdadera historia de nuestros hilos como lo hace Patrice Karst en su obra clásica El hilo invisible, ilustrada por Joanne Lew-Vriethoff, ¡que ha vendido casi 2 millones de ejemplares en todo el mundo!

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Over 2 MILLION copies sold!
A USA Today Bestseller
An Amazon Bestseller
A Publishers Weekly Bestseller
A Good Housekeeping Best Children’s Book of All Time
Recommended by Oprah Daily

"A wonderful storybook for children experiencing separation anxiety."―Today's Parent

"It’s the most beautiful, beautiful book, and it actually makes me cry every time."―Sara Haines, ABC’s The View

“Unravel some of the complexities of grief for young children with this bestselling book.”―CNN Underscored

"Delivers a particularly compelling message in today's uncertain times that though we may be separated from the ones we care for, love is the unending connection that binds us all."―The American Academy of Pediatrics

"[Promotes] a vision of global unity and empathy...effective."
―Kirkus

"Whether kids are having separation anxiety or dealing with divorce or even death, this sweet story is very reassuring."
―Motherly

"Children of all ages (and yes, adults too!) feel a great sense of peace and joy realizing that we are all connected to the ones we love through The Invisible String."―The National Association of School Psychologists

"The message of The Invisible String resonates with children and adults alike.... The two ends of the treasured Invisible String are families and schools. This String, reinforced on each side, buoys students with love, guidance, direction. But when one end weakens, the entire String falters.... When we need support, reassurance, or simply a kindred spirit, just give the String a tug and someone will tug back. This is powerful, and will keep your child on track through...his or her education journey."―Carmen Fariña, former Chancellor, NYC Department of Education

About the Author

Patrice Karst is the author of the bestselling, contemporary classic The Invisible String, which has sold over 2 million copies and been translated into twenty languages. Patrice has also written The Invisible String Family Celebration: A Reimagining of The Invisible String;The Invisible String Backpack, The Invisible Leash: An Invisible String Story Celebrating Love After the Loss of a Pet, The Invisible Web: An Invisible String Story Celebrating Love and Our Universal Connection, You Are Never Alone: An Invisible String Lullaby, The Invisible String Workbook: Creative Activities to Comfort, Calm and Connect, a therapeutic activity book co-written with Dana Wyss, Ph.D. She has also written How Jackson Found his Joy Again,Ruby and Lonely, The Smile that Went Around the World, and God Made Easy, a universal spiritual guide to God for adults. Patrice has been on a lifelong mission to spread the message that love transcends time and space and is the most powerful force in the universe. Born in London, England, she now lives in Santa Barbara where she is working on her memoir and is the mother of one grown son, Elijah. She invites you to learn more at www.patricekarst.com.

Joanne Lew-Vriethoff is the acclaimed illustrator of many children's books, including the new edition of The Invisible String, The Invisible Leash, The Invisible Web, You Are Never Alone: An Invisible String Lullaby, and the Invisible String Workbook, as well as Stacy McAnulty's Beautiful and Brave. Born in Malaysia, she grew up in Los Angeles, studied at the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, and now lives in Malaysia again. Her website is joannelewvriethoff.com.

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  1. Joanne Lew-Vriethoff

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    Joanne is the award-winning illustrator of such books as Beautiful, Brave, Love and Hilde Cracks the Case series, Another Day as Emily and The Dancing Pancake by Eileen Spinelli and Peace, Baby! by Linda Ashman. She lives in Amsterdam with her family.

    Now we are done with all the formality, let's get to the good stuff. I was born in Malaysia but grew up in Los Angeles. I've had all kinds of adventures, good, bad and the crazy and it had a big influence in my art since I was a very young kid. I love traveling and going to new places. Luckily I have a family who loves it just as much as I do. I am terrible at cooking but I love to eat and luckily my husband is a great cook. Photography, hiking in the mountains and being in nature are my favorite things to do. .

    My favorite mediums are pen and pencil. I don't like using sketch books because it makes me feel confined to a space. Which also means, my house is full of loose sketches everywhere. I mean everywhere. My children are my greatest pride . Usually I don't talk this much because I'm an introvert but I think it's okay to share just a little bit of myself with the moms, dads and kids out there.

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    Patrice Karst

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    Patrice Karst is the author of the bestselling, contemporary classic The Invisible String, which has sold over 2 million copies and been translated into 21 languages. Patrice has also written The Invisible Leash, The Invisible Web, You Are Never Alone, The Invisible String Workbook, The Invisible String Backpack, The Invisible String Family Celebration, How Jackson Found His Joy Again, The Smile That Went Around the World, Ruby and Lonely and God Made Easy. Patrice has been on a lifelong mission to spread the message that love transcends time and space and is the most powerful force in the universe. She lives in Santa Barbara where she is working on her memoir.

    Patrice loves to hear from her readers!

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