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The Invisible String (The Invisible String, 1) Paperback – Picture Book, October 30, 2018

by Patrice Karst (Author), Joanne Lew-Vriethoff (Illustrator)
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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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    Preschool - 3
  6. Dimensions
    10 x 0.3 x 10 inches
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    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    October 30, 2018
  9. ISBN-10
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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
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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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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 30, 2018
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 031648623X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316486231
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.1 ounces
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years, from customers
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.3 x 10 inches
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ The Invisible String
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Best Sellers Rank: #163 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
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    Patrice Karst is the author of the bestselling, contemporary classic children’s (and adults’!) book The Invisible String, which has sold over 2 million copies and been translated into twenty languages. It is the story of the String (made out of love!) that connects us all.

    The Invisible String book series offers children a tangible understanding of love and teaches the world about the String that “even though you can’t see it with your eyes, you can feel it in your heart and know that you are always connected to everyone you love.”

    In addition to being shared by all ages as a gift for many of life’s milestone moments, it is also being used by schools, psychologists, hospices, grief groups, the military, hospitals, prison systems and countless organizations worldwide for any kind of loss or separation issues.

    A leading title for healing, comfort, celebrations, bereavement and counseling of children and their families since its original publication in 2000, The Invisible String continues to soar because of its timeless message.

    Patrice has been on a lifelong mission to share the message that this energy called love transcends time and space and is the most powerful force in all the universe.

    Patrice has also written The Invisible Leash: An Invisible String Story Celebrating Love After the Loss of a Pet, The Invisible String Workbook: Creative Activities to Comfort, Calm and Connect, a therapeutic activity book co-written with Dana Wyss, Ph.D., The Invisible Web: An Invisible String Story Celebrating Love and Our Universal Connection, You Are Never Alone: An Invisible String Lullaby, The Invisible String Backpack, The Smile that Went Around the World and Ruby and Lonely. In 2025 How Jackson Found His Joy Again and The Invisible String Family Celebration will be released. And in February 2026- God Made Easy will also be released

    Born in London, England, Patrice moved to the United States as a child, where she spent many a night pondering the meaning of life under the canopy of stars, and has been on a fascinating creative and spiritual journey ever since.

    The single mother of Elijah (now grown) lives in Santa Barbara, California, where she is currently writing her memoir (and what a wild ride it has been!), working on more stories, and still gazing up in wonder at starry nights.

    Patrice loves to hear from her readers!

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  2. Joanne Lew-Vriethoff

    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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Customers find this book wonderful for children, with a valuable message that that's easy to read with kids. The story touches on various separations and helps children process feelings of loss and missing someone, making it particularly helpful for those experiencing separation anxiety. Customers appreciate the beautiful illustrations, with one noting how they serve as a helpful visual aid, and find it comforting, with one mentioning how their child finds comfort in reading it repeatedly. The book effectively conveys the concept that we are all connected.

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Customers find this book very helpful for children experiencing separation anxiety, particularly toddlers, as it addresses their fears and helps them accept separation. One customer mentions it assists with processing feelings of loss and missing someone.

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Customers find the book easy to understand, with its simple and well-written style making it suitable for children. One customer notes that the text resonates with both children and adults alike.

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This is for my 4 year old granddaughter who just lost her grandfather. She hears he is in heaven but I want to share with her we are never parted from those we love. This book embodies this sentiment. It is a starting point so she can share her feelings and we can work through them. She knows grandpa is in heaven but she is 4 she does not know about heaven where it is what it is. But love the invisible string I hope she will always know they are a part of one another that is why I purchased this book. It is beautifully illustrated and I did watch the video of the reading of the book prior to purchase. My heart said this is the book for her!
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  • Dhurley405
    5.0 out of 5 stars First grade class loved it!
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    The Invisible String is a beautifully written and heartfelt book that teaches children (and adults) about the unbreakable connections we share with the people we love, even when we are apart. The story provides a comforting and reassuring message, making it perfect for children who experience separation anxiety, loss, or simply need a reminder that love transcends distance.

    I recently read this book to my daughter’s class for her birthday, and it was an absolute hit! The children were engaged and excited to share their own “invisible strings,” creating a wonderful discussion about love and connection. The message resonated so deeply that I gifted the book to the teacher, who loved it so much that she plans to read it to her students every year. She even had my daughter sign it as a special keepsake, which made the moment even more meaningful.

    The illustrations are warm and inviting, perfectly complementing the story’s gentle and uplifting tone. I highly recommend The Invisible String for parents, teachers, and anyone looking for a book that fosters emotional resilience and a sense of security in children. It’s a timeless and invaluable addition to any home or classroom library!
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  • CherylRR
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Comforting Hug in Book Form
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    The Invisible String is the kind of book every child should have on their shelf. Whether it’s grief, separation anxiety, or just missing a loved one, this story offers a gentle and beautiful reminder that love keeps us connected—no matter where we are. As a teacher, I’ve read this aloud in class during difficult times, and it always brings comfort, even to adults. The message is universal and timeless. The illustrations are sweet and the language is simple enough for young kids to understand, yet powerful enough to move anyone. Highly, highly recommended.
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  • Page R
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quality story for kids
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    The sweetest story for kids - works well to help them understand loss or big chnages. Has become my go-to gift for grieving kids
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  • M. Chang
    5.0 out of 5 stars Help with grief
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2025
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    I work with children and youth with emotional and/or behavioral challenges, and their families. This book is useful for all ages, and is very helpful when someone is dealing with grief/a loss/bereavement. All clinicians in my team use this book with several clients, and we all like it very much. I purchased it as a gift for those I mentor, as they complete their graduate studies.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for children over 5 years old
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    I really enjoyed this book. It was beautifully written and illustrated. Still I think it was too deep for my 3 1/2 year old grandson. Hopefully he’ll understand it by 5 years old because they moved across the country to another state.
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  • Kristen P
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Invisible String -A Beautiful Book with a Powerful Message
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    This book is such a sweet and comforting read for kids. It’s helped my children understand connection and separation in a meaningful way after a loss in our family. A great gift for families or classrooms.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful for all children, including bereaved children
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2023
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    While this children's picture book is actually about unconditional and life-long love, not specifically about grief, it is a wonderful story for showing children how love (an "invisible string" that connects people and animals) never wanes, nor does it ever die, even when loved ones are far away from one another. The story has an incredibly reassuring and comforting tone which could likely bring peace and comfort to its audience.
    Again, while this book is not specifically about grief, there is mention of a dead uncle when the children in the story question whether the invisible string of love can even reach all the way up to Uncle Brian in Heaven. This particular page could open up many conversations with bereaved siblings regarding their brother(s) and/or sister(s).
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  • Diana
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heaven from the String!
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    Well written & my 7 year old years reads it 3-4 times a day. All the cousins too! Daddy may be in Heaven but he can alway stay with her & everyone else. The Best book for children when they learning how to grieve.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely story
    Reviewed in Australia on June 23, 2025
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    Beautiful book to help my anxious child be away from me but understand we are always connected.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
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    Help your kid with separation anxiety and read this book together.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars ALL GRANDPARENTS SHOULD BUY THIS ONE
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    Lovely story and illustrations. I hope my whole family will read it.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Its Amazing
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    My Daughter loves it so much its amazing story with nice and graphics
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  • sjp123
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely message that helped my 3 yo
    Reviewed in Singapore on October 13, 2023
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    This is a great book for helping give your toddler a strategy for separation anxiety. It’s helping us have conversations with him. The only downside is the reference to heaven which we don’t want to introduce yet. He’s too young to read so we change it. But just an FYI
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