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The Invisible String
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See moreWith over 1.5 million copies sold, this accessible, bestselling picture book phenomenon about the unbreakable connections between loved ones has healed generations of children and adults alike. Also available: Spanish edition (El hilo invisible) and a companion workbook (The Invisible String Workbook).
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The Invisible String by Patrice Karst is a tender and heartwarming picture book that has touched the hearts of millions, with over 1.5 million copies sold. This bestselling phenomenon tells the story of a mother who comforts her children during a storm by explaining the concept of the Invisible String, an unbreakable connection that ties them to all their loved ones, no matter where they are. The children, initially sceptical, ask the mother to elaborate about this magical string. She reveals the simple yet profound truth that this string, made of love, connects people even when they are apart. As the mother continues, the children begin to understand the depth and power of this Invisible String.
This beautifully illustrated book provides a gentle approach to addressing various forms of separation, including instances like the loss of a loved one, moving away, or dealing with anxiety. It gives young readers (and adults alike) a tangible understanding of love's enduring presence, offering reassurance that they are never truly alone, even when they cannot physically be with their loved ones.
This relatable and reassuring contemporary classic has been embraced by parents, educators, therapists, and social workers as it serves as a perfect tool for coping with separation anxiety, loss, and grief. The simple and profound message resonates particularly well in today's uncertain times, making it a staple in discussions about emotional wellness and love.
Recommended and adopted by parenting blogs, bereavement support groups, hospice centres, foster care and social service agencies, military library services, church groups, and educators, The Invisible String inspires deeper conversations about the invisible, yet unbreakable, connections that bind us all. This special paperback edition features vibrant new illustrations and includes a heartfelt introduction from the author.
"This book is a beautiful way to begin to try, as parents, to instil 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
The book is also available in a Spanish edition (El hilo invisible) and has an accompanying workbook (The Invisible String Workbook) that provides creative activities to comfort, calm, and connect.
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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The Invisible String by Patrice Karst is highly praised for its ability to comfort children experiencing separation anxiety, loss, or grief. Reviewers note that it delivers a powerful and reassuring message of love as an unbreakable bond, providing a sense of peace and connection. It is described as beautiful and moving, resonating deeply with both children and adults, promoting empathy and unity.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780316486231
Publisher: Hachette Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 December 2018
Country: United States
Imprint: Hachette Book Group
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 250.0mm
Height: 252.0mm
Weight: 198g
Pages: 40
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About the Author
Patrice Karst is the author of the bestselling, contemporary classic The Invisible String, which has sold over 1.5 million copies and been translated into fifteen languages. Patrice has also written 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 Ruby and Lonely and The Smile that Went Around the World. 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 Southern California 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.Also by Patrice Karst
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