A diverse, inclusive reimagining of the phenomenon The Invisible String that helps more readers see themselves on the page than ever before.
For a quarter of a century, The Invisible String has helped comfort and heal millions of readers for decades by easing separation anxiety, loneliness, and loss, while also exploring the intangible yet unbreakable connections between us all. This newly illustrated reimagining of this celebration of love answers the call from countless fans for a diverse range of children and families to be included in this contemporary all-ages classic.
When a mom and dad tell their twins that they're all connected by an Invisible String, the children insist that's impossible. But still, they want to know more: What kind of string? The answer is one that people around the world have been sharing for a generation, and it's the simple truth that binds us all: It's an Invisible String made of love. Even if you can't see it, you can feel it deep in your heart and know that you are always connected to the ones you love.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025, The Invisible String is truly the perfect gift for all occasions and now more accessible to families of all kinds. 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 more than 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, and The Invisible String Workbook: Creative Activities to Comfort, Calm and Connect, a therapeutic activity book co-written with Dana Wyss, Ph.D. Patrice has also written Ruby and Lonely, The Smile That Went Around the World, and God Made Easy, a universal spiritual guide to God for adults. Born in London, England, she now lives in Southern California. 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. Praise for The Invisible String:
Over 1.5 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
"A wonderful way of describing that while someone dies, love never dies." -The Washington Post
"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
