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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)
4.8 out of 5 stars 21,007 ratings
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With 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. 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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  4. Language
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  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
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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 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! A diverse, inclusive reimagining of THE INVISIBLE STRING that helps more readers feel connected to this healing story. 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 1.5 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; Illustrated edition (October 30, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 031648623X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316486231
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.3 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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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 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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Customers find this book to be a beautiful story that helps children understand unconditional love and separation anxiety. They appreciate its simple yet meaningful writing style, vibrant illustrations, and how it helps children process feelings of loss and missing someone. Customers describe the book as comforting, with one noting how their child finds comfort in reading it repeatedly.

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751 customers mention "Story quality"739 positive12 negative

Customers love the story of this book, describing it as sweet and wonderful, with one customer noting it is a must-read.

"The Invisible String is a beautifully written and heartfelt book that teaches children (and adults) about the unbreakable connections we share with..." Read more

"...For that purpose the book is excellent! I think 2 is probably still a bit young for these concepts, but I'm glad I'm introducing them to her now...." Read more

"Great. Love this book. It helped my daughter with loosing her Nana. Great keepsake." Read more

"...I can’t recommend this enough, they’re now 9 and 7 and still read it at least weekly." Read more

475 customers mention "Book for kids"465 positive10 negative

Customers find this book wonderful for young children and appropriate for all age groups, with one customer noting it became their granddaughter's favorite.

"...The children were engaged and excited to share their own “invisible strings,” creating a wonderful discussion about love and connection...." Read more

"...Frankly, it's better than most books targeted to divorce! Just because someone is absent doesn't mean they love you any less...." Read more

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"...A must have for every child’s bookshelf to remind each child that they are never alone!" Read more

392 customers mention "Message"392 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's message, particularly how it explains unconditional love and helps children understand grief and loss, with one customer noting it provides a perfect segue for sensitive discussions.

"...Invisible String is a beautifully written and heartfelt book that teaches children (and adults) about the unbreakable connections we share with the..." Read more

"Great. Love this book. It helped my daughter with loosing her Nana. Great keepsake." Read more

"A beautifully written and illustrated book that reminds us that love has no distance...." Read more

"This is such a great book for older, toddlers and young kids. I love the message and how it can be related to several different people that are..." Read more

238 customers mention "Separation anxiety"238 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very helpful for children experiencing separation anxiety, as it assists them in processing feelings of loss, missing someone, and accepting separation.

"...a comforting and reassuring message, making it perfect for children who experience separation anxiety, loss, or simply need a reminder that love..." Read more

"...She only sees her dad once a week. This book is amazing for kids who live apart from a parent...." Read more

"Love this book for littles. The themes focus on helping ease separation anxiety with children, as well as touching on the subject of a lost loved..." Read more

"...It was a step in the healing process for us, one that I'm sure we will use over and over." Read more

166 customers mention "Ease of understanding"154 positive12 negative

Customers find the book easy to understand and read with children, with one customer noting that the text resonates with both young children and adults alike.

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127 customers mention "Illustrations"117 positive10 negative

Customers appreciate the beautiful illustrations of the book, noting its vibrant colors and creative details, with one customer mentioning that the paperback version is illustrated better than the hardback.

"...The illustrations are warm and inviting, perfectly complementing the story’s gentle and uplifting tone...." Read more

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"...I also love the scenes where the kids are imagining themselves in different places like in a submarine, on top of a mountain, in space and asking if..." Read more

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116 customers mention "Comfort"116 positive0 negative

Customers find the book comforting, particularly for young children, with one customer noting that their child reads it repeatedly for reassurance.

"...The story provides a comforting and reassuring message, making it perfect for children who experience separation anxiety, loss, or simply need a..." Read more

"...As an adult is was soothing to my heart as well. I Highly recommend this book. It will be a favorite of yours; trust and believe." Read more

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"...'s feelings are acknowledged, allowed, and assured that their feelings are normal, healthy to express, and that we value their rights to feel them...." Read more

89 customers mention "Heart connection"84 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate how the book illustrates the concept of being connected by love, describing it as a gentle story that helps children feel connected to their loved ones, including those who have passed away.

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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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  • Maggie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for divorce as well as for grief
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2025
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    I got this book because my mom passed away and I wanted to explain to my 2 year old that Grammy is gone, but also always with us. For that purpose the book is excellent! I think 2 is probably still a bit young for these concepts, but I'm glad I'm introducing them to her now. I think the book is probably perfect for kids 4 and up.

    However, I am also a single parent with primary custody. She only sees her dad once a week. This book is amazing for kids who live apart from a parent. Frankly, it's better than most books targeted to divorce! Just because someone is absent doesn't mean they love you any less. Brilliantly done!!

    I would give this 10 stars. It's in our top book rotation for story time.
    And I would gift this to any single mom I know.
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  • Jenniferwriter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love
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    Great. Love this book. It helped my daughter with loosing her Nana. Great keepsake.
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  • Leuiz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book to help children deal with separation
    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2025
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    I got this book along with “two homes” to help my then 4 and 2 year old children cope with our family situation. It had been a life saver when we have to be apart for all kinds of reasons not just them staying with their dad. I can’t recommend this enough, they’re now 9 and 7 and still read it at least weekly.
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  • Carla B
    5.0 out of 5 stars delightful book
    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2025
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    what a delightful book!
    The story takes you on a journey around the neighborhood and around the world. Very fun!
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  • Laura Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
    Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2025
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    A beautifully written and illustrated book that reminds us that love has no distance. A must have for every child’s bookshelf to remind each child that they are never alone!
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  • Michelle
    4.0 out of 5 stars It's good....with a few personal changes.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2015
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    I bought this book for my kids because their dad is an over-the-road truck driver and he's gone for about 4-5 weeks at a time and home for 1 week. I have 3 gripes about this book and admittedly two of them are just personal preferences, but I'll start with something I really like about it.
    There is a sentence in the book that says how love is stronger than anger and I just really like that part. I also love the scenes where the kids are imagining themselves in different places like in a submarine, on top of a mountain, in space and asking if the string reaches those places.
    My 3 gripes are as follows:
    1. There is no father in the book. I understand that the author is a single mom and that there are many different families out there, but I bought this book specifically because my children's dad is gone a lot so that kind of sucks for my purposes. However, it's a personal preference and in the part where she talks about being away from the kids I just interject in the story and talk about how it's the same for their dad when he's out on his truck working hard.
    2. There is page that asks if the string can reach all the way to heaven. I'm agnostic and am raising my kids to be free-thinkers. My oldest is six and has a receptive speech delay and I'd prefer not to really bring up the after-life until absolutely necessary or until he's able to grasp a conversation about how different people believe in different things. Again, it's just a personal preference and i just skip over that page.
    3. This one is less of a personal preference and more of a flaw in logic on the authors part. The book is called The INVISIBLE String. It's about an INVISIBLE string, but when the mom introduces the INVISIBLE string she holds it up to the kids as if they can see it! I just don't understand it lol. Why would you hold up something you know they can't see? HOWEVER, it's only about a total of four sentences where it's about her holding up the string and the kids trying to see it. I've crossed those parts out with a pencil and just skip over them. The main point of the string is still told in between those sentences where she says it's a special string made of love and again where she says that you can't see it with your eyes, but you can feel it with your heart.

    Overall, if I skip over the few parts I don't like and interject the sentence about "Dad", it's a good book and I'm glad I purchased it. It tells a decent story about Love being a force that knows no bounds.
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  • Mama N
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great message
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2025
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    This is such a great book for older, toddlers and young kids. I love the message and how it can be related to several different people that are either currently or were in their life.
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  • Milsan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Es muy lindo
    Reviewed in Mexico on September 12, 2021
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    Este libro es un relato muy bonito, ayuda a explicar al niño por si tiene ansiedad por separación.
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  • Marie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on October 14, 2024
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    Help your kid with separation anxiety and read this book together.
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  • Mary
    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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  • Zohan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Its Amazing
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on November 20, 2023
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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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