I got this book because my mom passed away and I wanted to explain to my 2 year old that Grammy is gone, but also always with us. For that purpose the book is excellent! I think 2 is probably still a bit young for these concepts, but I'm glad I'm introducing them to her now. I think the book is probably perfect for kids 4 and up. However, I am also a single parent with primary custody. She only sees her dad once a week. This book is amazing for kids who live apart from a parent. Frankly, it's better than most books targeted to divorce! Just because someone is absent doesn't mean they love you any less. Brilliantly done!! I would give this 10 stars. It's in our top book rotation for story time. And I would gift this to any single mom I know.

A beautifully written storybook for all ages. It shows us that although our loved ones may be separated in someway and/or at sometime; they are always with us connected by everlasting love. Beautifully illustrated!

Simple and moving and effective story that generates discussion with children and a new appreciation of closing the space between distances!!

This is a great book that can be used for step parents, adoption and even grandparents or family that live far away.

This was recommended to us by a therapist after a loss in the family. It is a great way to open the conversation on how the people we love are always with us. It was a step in the healing process for us, one that I'm sure we will use over and over.

My daughter’s TK teacher recommended this book to us to help with the loss of her grandfather. It’s helpful, comforting and inspiring. Can’t wait to order one for my god daughter! 💘

I bought this book for my kids because their dad is an over-the-road truck driver and he's gone for about 4-5 weeks at a time and home for 1 week. I have 3 gripes about this book and admittedly two of them are just personal preferences, but I'll start with something I really like about it. There is a sentence in the book that says how love is stronger than anger and I just really like that part. I also love the scenes where the kids are imagining themselves in different places like in a submarine, on top of a mountain, in space and asking if the string reaches those places. My 3 gripes are as follows: 1. There is no father in the book. I understand that the author is a single mom and that there are many different families out there, but I bought this book specifically because my children's dad is gone a lot so that kind of sucks for my purposes. However, it's a personal preference and in the part where she talks about being away from the kids I just interject in the story and talk about how it's the same for their dad when he's out on his truck working hard. 2. There is page that asks if the string can reach all the way to heaven. I'm agnostic and am raising my kids to be free-thinkers. My oldest is six and has a receptive speech delay and I'd prefer not to really bring up the after-life until absolutely necessary or until he's able to grasp a conversation about how different people believe in different things. Again, it's just a personal preference and i just skip over that page. 3. This one is less of a personal preference and more of a flaw in logic on the authors part. The book is called The INVISIBLE String. It's about an INVISIBLE string, but when the mom introduces the INVISIBLE string she holds it up to the kids as if they can see it! I just don't understand it lol. Why would you hold up something you know they can't see? HOWEVER, it's only about a total of four sentences where it's about her holding up the string and the kids trying to see it. I've crossed those parts out with a pencil and just skip over them. The main point of the string is still told in between those sentences where she says it's a special string made of love and again where she says that you can't see it with your eyes, but you can feel it with your heart. Overall, if I skip over the few parts I don't like and interject the sentence about "Dad", it's a good book and I'm glad I purchased it. It tells a decent story about Love being a force that knows no bounds.

I got this book for my son (4) and he really likes it! He asked for read it 6 times in a row the first day we received it. The first time I read it, I bawled like a baby. It's one of those books that is great for children, but also for adults. It's also really helped my son in certain situations I remind him about the invisible string that connects us. Great book and I'll be giving this away to friends with kids!

As a teacher, I am always on the lookout for resources that can support my students through challenging times, and "The Invisible String" is an absolute gem. This beautifully written children's book offers a gentle yet profound way to help kids cope with grief and loss. The story's simple yet powerful message about the invisible connections we share with our loved ones resonates deeply with children, providing comfort and reassurance during difficult times. What I love most about "The Invisible String" is its ability to spark meaningful conversations in the classroom about emotions, empathy, and the importance of relationships. The illustrations are captivating, and the narrative is filled with warmth and compassion. I have witnessed firsthand how this book has touched the hearts of my students and helped them navigate through their emotions with grace and understanding. If you're looking for a heartfelt and impactful book to support children dealing with loss, "The Invisible String" is a must-have addition to your collection.

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Lovely story and illustrations. I hope my whole family will read it.

So powerfull! Must read it

Moving message and great illustrations. It has helped us with separations and kids ask to read it daily