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The Invisible String

By Patrice Karst

Even when loved ones are far away, what invisible connection keeps hearts together?

heartwarming reassuring gentle uplifting

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.88

From 24 readers

What do our readers think of The Invisible String ? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children often find the invisible string comforting and like the idea that love keeps them connected to family and friends. They especially respond to using the story when they feel worried, lonely or apart from someone they love.

What does the Pageticker team say about The Invisible String ?

We love the simple, memorable idea at the heart of this reassuring picture book: love can connect us even when someone is far away. Gentle language and bright illustrations make it especially useful for talking with young children about separation, starting school and missing family members; be aware that the story also touches on death and grief.

Genres

Friendship/Family

What is The Invisible String about?

The Invisible String tells the comforting story of how we are always connected to our loved ones, no matter how far apart we are. Through gentle words and bright illustrations, this heartfelt picture book helps children understand feelings of separation, loss, and love, showing that an invisible string of love links us all together. Perfect for reassuring little ones and sparking meaningful conversations about emotions and family bonds.

About the author

Patrice Karst is a much-loved author who writes books to help children feel safe, loved, and connected. She is best known for her book 'The Invisible String', which shows how we are always linked to the people we care about, no matter where they are. Patrice enjoys spreading kindness and comfort through her stories.

Discussion ideas around The Invisible String

The invisible string: What do you think the invisible string is made of, and how can you feel connected to someone when they are not nearby?

Big feelings: How do the children feel at the beginning of the story, and what helps those feelings change?

Being apart: When might someone you love be far away, and what could help you remember that you are still connected?

Love after loss: The story suggests that love can continue even when someone is no longer with us. What do you think this means?

Your own connections: Who would be connected to you by an invisible string, and where might your string reach?

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2023

First published

2000

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