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Patrice Karst is the bestselling author of The Invisible String, The Invisible String Workbook, and The Smile That Went Around the World. Her adult books include God Made Easy and The Single Mother's Survival Guide. Born in London, England, she now lives in Ventura, California, and is the mother of one grown son. She invites you to visit her online at patricekarst.com. Joanne Lew-Vriethoff is the acclaimed illustrator of many children's books including the new edition of The Invisible String 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 Art Center College of Pasadena, and now lives in Amsterdam. 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 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 ""A truly wondrous book for all ages [that offers] much love and reassurance that...the love between yourself and your animals creates a bond that can never be broken."" --Carrie Ball, Pet Bereavement Support Network ""A unique way of helping readers cope. I highly recommend this book be available in shelters, pet stores, veterinary clinics, and grief counseling meetings."" --Stacy Dietrich, RVT, BOE, veterinarian ""A wonderful way for children of all ages to conceptualize where their pets are and take comfort in the idea that they are still very attached and will be for life."" --Rita Drake, Veterinary Aftercare Services ""I absolutely love The Invisible Leash. I am a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian, [and this book] helps children cope with the loss of a pet by focusing on love and connection."" --Dr. Erica Dickie, Black Creek Mobile Veterinary Services ""An empathy-driven resource for children reckoning with the loss of a pet.""--Publishers Weekly ""The stages of grief are clearly written and illustrated...helpful for grieving children.""--Kirkus Reviews ""Will likely appeal to the pet-owning fans of The Invisible String and will find a place in collections in need of pet loss books.""--School Library Journal"
