El Hilo Invisible (The Invisible String)

Patrice Karst
Illustrated by Joanne Lew-vriethoff
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El Hilo Invisible (The Invisible String)

Patrice Karst
Illustrated by Joanne Lew-vriethoff
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Overview

6-8 YEARS40 PAGESSPANISH; CASTILIAN

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Overall rating: 4.9342103 / 5 from 152 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

El Hilo Invisible (The Invisible String) is a heartwarming picture book that has sold over 2 million copies. It offers a simple yet profound approach to addressing separation anxiety, loss, and grief, making it a beloved resource for parents, educators, and therapists. The book's touching message and vibrant illustrations have made it a year-round celebration of love, suitable for various life events.

Summary topics

  • Book Quality (61%): Many customers remarked that this book is great for kids who are challenged with separation anxiety.
  • Story Appeal (21%): Many customers remarked that this story is beautiful, heartwarming, and perfect for school and home.
  • Message Impact (19%): Many customers appreciated the beautiful and touching message in this book for loved ones who have passed away.

Review topics: [book, story, message, written, concept, illustrations, transition, read, text, conversations, undertones, kids].

Review highlights

  • "A great book for that subject and a beautiful story."Marielle
  • "A good book with a lovely message"Stv
  • "Beautiful book with beautiful message for not just children but adults as well"Ch W.

Reviews

cute.

"Cute concept of always being connected with the people one loves."

Sally L. (5/5)

Invisible ties

"Heartwarming story assuring children that they are alway connected to the ones they love even if they don’t see them."

Dave K. (5/5)

Great text for talking about being connected

"Bought this to read with our toddler when we were going on a trip and they were staying with grandparents. Highly recommend this to any one! We loved the message and the artwork!"

Rachel (5/5)

cute.

"Cute concept of always being connected with the people one loves."

Sally L. (5/5)

Invisible ties

"Heartwarming story assuring children that they are alway connected to the ones they love even if they don’t see them."

Dave K. (5/5)

Stunningly tender story to help navigate grief, fear and loss

"Reading this with my niece at a time of loss was a great experience and blessing. It artfully addresses fear and uncertainty in a tender illustrious way. Can be a jumping point for bigger conversations with a child to help navigate complexities of grief, it is beautifully written and illustrated."

S B. (5/5)

Great book

"Have yet to read but I’m told is a great one to read with your littles."

Lola (5/5)

Great text for talking about being connected

"Bought this to read with our toddler when we were going on a trip and they were staying with grandparents. Highly recommend this to any one! We loved the message and the artwork!"

Rachel (5/5)

Great for littles with parents who travel

"A great book for littles who are challeneged with separation anxiety from a parent. We found it helpful for when myself or my husband was due to travel"

Tb1218 (5/5)

We re all still connected

"This book helps explain to kids in a soft, gentle, loving way how we are all still connected dispite being seperated either by distance or death or any other way."

Lisa (5/5)

Q&A

  • Appropriate for: Ages 6-8 Years
  • Published date: May 05, 2026
  • Language: Spanish; Castilian
  • No. of Pages: 40
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • ISBN: 9780316600842
  • Dimensions: 10.0" W x 0.158" L x 10.05" H
"A wonderful storybook for children experiencing separation anxiety."—Today's Parent

Patrice Karst es la autora del clásico contemporáneo y éxito de ventas El Hilo Invisible (The Invisible String) , que ha vendido más de dos millones de ejemplares y ha sido traducido a veinte idiomas. Patrice también ha escrito otros seis libros de la serie The Invisible String, algunos de los cuales están disponibles en español. Además, es la autora de How Jackson Found His Joy Again, Ruby and Lonely, The Smile That Went Around the World y God Made Easy, una guía espiritual universal sobre Dios para adultos. Patrice ha tenido una misión durante toda su vida: extender el mensaje de que el amor trasciende al espacio y al tiempo y es la fuerza más poderosa del universo. Nació en Londres, Inglaterra, y ahora vive en Santa Bárbara, donde está trabajando en sus memorias. Es madre de un hijo adulto, Elijah. Te invita a descubrir más en patricekarst.com.

Joanne Lew-Vriethoff es la aclamada ilustradora de muchos libros infantiles, entre ellos la nueva edición de El Hilo Invisible, The Invisible String Family Celebration, The Invisible String Backpack, The Invisible Leash, The Invisible Web, You Are Never Alone: An Invisible String Lullaby y The Invisible String Workbook, además de Beautiful y Brave de Stacy McAnulty. Nació en Malasia, creció en Los Ángeles, estudió en el ArtCenter College of Design en Pasadena y ahora vive de nuevo en Malasia. Te invita a descubrir su arte en joannelewvriethoff.com.


Patrice Karst is the author of the bestselling, contemporary classic The Invisible String, which has sold over 2 million copies and been translated into twenty languages. Patrice has also written The Invisible String Family Celebration: A Reimagining of The Invisible String;The Invisible String BackpackThe Invisible Leash: An Invisible String Story Celebrating Love After the Loss of a Pet, The Invisible Web: An Invisible String Story Celebrating Love and Our Universal Connection, You Are Never Alone: An Invisible String Lullaby, The Invisible String Workbook: Creative Activities to Comfort, Calm and Connect, a therapeutic activity book co-written with Dana Wyss, Ph.D. She has also written How Jackson Found his Joy Again,Ruby and LonelyThe Smile that Went Around the World, and God Made Easy, 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.


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 Malaysia again. Her website is joannelewvriethoff.com.

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