{"product_id":"the-invisible-string","title":"The Invisible String","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"[Promotes] a vision of global unity and empathy...effective.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Whether kids are having separation anxiety or dealing with divorce or even death, this sweet story is very reassuring.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMotherly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe National Association of School Psychologists\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A \n\u003cb\u003ewonderful\u003c\/b\u003e storybook for children experiencing \n\u003cb\u003eseparation anxiety\u003c\/b\u003e.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eToday's Parent\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"It's the most \n\u003cb\u003ebeautiful\u003c\/b\u003e, beautiful book, and it actually \n\u003cb\u003emakes me cry\u003c\/b\u003e every time.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSara Haines, ABC's The View\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Unravel some of the complexities of grief for young children with this \n\u003cb\u003ebestselling\u003c\/b\u003e book.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCNN Underscored\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Delivers a particularly \n\u003cb\u003ecompelling\u003c\/b\u003e message in today's uncertain times that though we may be separated from the ones we care for, \n\u003cb\u003elove is the unending connection\u003c\/b\u003e that binds us all.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe American Academy of Pediatrics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"The message of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Invisible String\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarmen Fariña, former Chancellor, NYC Department of Education\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Spanish edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Invisible String\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEl Hilo Invisible\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A lovely picture book depicting a love that connects everyone, and a wonderful choice for children who experience anxiety and worry when separated from their loved ones.\" --School Library Journal \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePatrice Karst \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of the bestselling, contemporary classic \n\u003ci\u003eThe Invisible String\u003c\/i\u003e, which has sold over 2 million copies and been translated into twenty languages. Patrice has also written \n\u003ci\u003eThe Invisible String Family Celebration: A Reimagining of The Invisible String;\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Invisible String Backpack\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Invisible Leash: An Invisible String Story Celebrating Love After the Loss of a Pet\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Invisible Web: An Invisible String Story Celebrating Love and Our Universal Connection\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eYou Are Never Alone: An Invisible String Lullaby\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Invisible String Workbook: Creative Activities to Comfort, Calm and Connect\u003c\/i\u003e, a therapeutic activity book co-written with Dana Wyss, Ph.D. She has also written \n\u003ci\u003eHow Jackson Found his Joy Again, \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eRuby and Lonely\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Smile that Went Around the World\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eGod Made Easy\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJoanne Lew-Vriethoff\u003c\/b\u003e is the acclaimed illustrator of many children's books, including the new edition of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Invisible String\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Invisible Leash\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Invisible Web\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eYou Are Never Alone: An Invisible String Lullaby, \u003c\/i\u003eand the \n\u003ci\u003eInvisible String Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as Stacy McAnulty's \n\u003ci\u003eBeautiful and Brave\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOver 2 MILLION copies sold! \u003cbr\u003e A USA Today Bestseller \u003cbr\u003e An Amazon Bestseller \u003cbr\u003e A Publishers Weekly Bestseller \u003cbr\u003e A\u003ci\u003e Good Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children's Book of All Time \u003cbr\u003e Recommended by \u003ci\u003eOprah Daily\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWith over 2 million copies sold, this accessible, bestselling picture book phenomenon about the unbreakable connections between loved ones \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ehas healed generations of children and adults alike\u003c\/b\u003e. \n\u003cb\u003eA new version featuring many different families, \u003ci\u003eThe Invisible String Family Celebration\u003c\/i\u003e, and a companion workbook, \u003ci\u003eThe Invisible String Workbook, \u003c\/i\u003eare also available.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Parents, educators, therapists, and social workers alike have declared \n\u003ci\u003eThe Invisible String\u003c\/i\u003e 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: \n\u003ci\u003eAn 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. \u003c\/i\u003eDoes 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Recommended and adopted by parenting blogs, bereavement support groups, hospice centers, foster care and social service agencies, military library services, church groups, and educators, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Invisible String\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended by Oprah Daily! - A\u003ci\u003e Good Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children's Book of All Time - As seen on CNN \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"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 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRead all the books in The Invisible String series: \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Invisible String Family Celebration \u003cbr\u003e The Invisible String Backpack: \u003cb\u003eYour very own tool kit for school--and life!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Invisible String Workbook\u003ci\u003e: Creative Activities to Comfort, Calm, and Connect\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Invisible Leash: \u003cb\u003eAn Invisible String Story About the Loss of a Pet​\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Invisible Web: \u003cb\u003eAn Invisible String Story Celebrating Love and Universal Connection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou Are Never Alone: An Invisible String Lullaby\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/15\/2018 (EAN 9780316486231, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Karst, Patrice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Little, Brown Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2018-10-30\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Juvenile Fiction \/ Social Themes \/ Emotions \u0026amp; Feelings|Juvenile Fiction \/ Family \/ Marriage \u0026amp; Divorce|Juvenile Fiction \/ Social Themes \/ Values \u0026amp; Virtues|Juvenile Fiction \/ Health \u0026amp; Daily Living \/ Mental Health\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Children's stories|Loneliness|Picture books|Separation anxiety|Loneliness in children|Separation anxiety in children|JUVENILE FICTION \/ Love \u0026amp; Romance|JUVENILE FICTION \/ Family \/ Parents|JUVENILE FICTION \/ Social Themes \/ Friendship|JUVENILE FICTION \/ Social Themes \/ Emotions \u0026amp;|JUVENILE FICTION \/ Social Themes \/ Death \u0026amp; Dy|JUVENILE FICTION \/ Social Themes \/ Values \u0026amp; V\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.4 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780316486231\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780316486231\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52371673088281,"sku":"SP-9780316486231","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780316486231_spiral.png?v=1778434258","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/the-invisible-string","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}