Picture book · Fiction
The Invisible String
Patrice Karst; illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff
About the book
A mother reassures her twins that an invisible string made of love connects them to the people they care about, wherever they are.
Reading notes
Often used to talk with children about separation, absence, or loss; best paired with an adult ready to discuss questions. The mother says the string reaches a relative "in heaven," which may matter to families with differing beliefs about death.
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Book details
- Author
- Patrice Karst
- Illustrator
- Joanne Lew-Vriethoff
- First published
- 2000
- Suggested ages
- Ages 3–8 (editorial estimate — children vary)
- Reading mode
- Best read aloud
- Topics
- separation, love, grief
- Edition shown
- ISBN 9780316486231 · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Oct 30, 2018 · paperback
- Catalog record
- Open Library work record · edition record
Metadata verified against Open Library on 2026-11-11. Other editions and formats exist; ISBNs differ by edition.
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