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By Patrice Karst

Illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff

On Sale: Sep 9, 2025
Page Count: 40 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9780316581394

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A diverse, inclusive reimagining of the bestselling phenomenon The Invisible String that helps more readers than ever feel connected to this transformative, healing story.

For a quarter of a century, The Invisible String has helped comfort and heal millions of readers 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.

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The Invisible String

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.” I>Today’s Parent

“It’s the most beautiful, beautiful book, and it actually makes me cry every time.” B>Sara Haines, ABC’s The View

“Unravel some of the complexities of grief for young children with this bestselling book.” B>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.” B>The American Academy of Pediatrics

“A wonderful way of describing that while someone dies, love never dies.” B>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

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Patrice Karst

About the Author

Patrice Karst is the author of numerous bestselling titles, including the children’s book The Invisible String, which has sold over 1.5 million copies and been translated into twenty languages. 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 creative and spiritual journey ever since. Her lifelong mission is to share the message that love transcends time and space and is the most powerful force in all the universe. All of her books celebrate the divine and powerful force of good in the world. Patrice is also the author of The Invisible Leash; The Invisible String Workbook, a therapeutic activity book co-written with Dana Wyss, Ph.D.; The Invisible Web; and You Are Never Alone, among others. Patrice now lives in Southern California.

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Joanne Lew-Vriethoff

About the Illustrator

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 Amsterdam. Her website is joannelewvriethoff.com.

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