Books with author Patrice Karst

The Invisible String by Patrice Karst is a heartwarming story that reassures children that even though they can't always be with a loved one, they're always in each other's hearts. Whenever a child thinks about a family member, THE INVISIBLE STRING gives a tug. This book is an excellent way to begin the conversation about death. The gentle story illustrates that we are still connected by love even after someone passes. --Parents Magazine The Invisible String is part of my social skills/feelings book purchases. This is a story about how twins realize there is an invisible string connecting all people who love one another… you can feel it in your heart and always be connected, even from afar. Beautiful. Delicate. Perfect for: dealing with loss, moving, friendship issues, family problems, nighttime fears… Quite the special book. --The Styling Librarian If I could only have one book to use for counseling purposes, this would be it. This book is extremely versatile. It can be used for any type of separation, loss. The premise of the book is that we are all connected by an invisible string. Even though it is invisible, you can feel it with your heart. Everyone has an invisible string, and it can reach anywhere, even heaven. The book's message is that no one is ever alone, even when their loved one is not physically present. --United Way-Life Lessons for Little Ones THE INVISIBLE STRING teaches kids how to deal with missing a parent by understanding that they are still connected to their parent via an invisible string. While not geared solely to military families, this touching book can help young children feel connected with deployed parents or other family members that are far away. ----Military Family.Org

GREY – The Official Color of SuckSUCK – The Official Status of Aaron’s Life Aaron Anderson might be fifteen, awkward, and a bit of a loner, but the last thing he needs is cheery advice from his mom. “Girls don’t bite, honey. Try looking less scared.” Or another favorite: “A little vitamin D would get rid of that basement glow!” Her latest instruction is more of an ultimatum: Three days alone on a dumpy boat with her boyfriend, Mel, or a fresh start at St. Edwards, a school for misguided teens. She calls it tough love. He calls it B.S. Before Aaron makes his choice, he meets Jessie, a cute girl who trades in bait, tackle, and gossip. She hints that Mom’s lover boy has been keeping secrets. Aaron always suspected Mel’s nice guy act was just that, an act. Now he’s going to prove it. But there’s more lurking under the surface of Lake Superior than shipwrecks and frozen bodies, and Aaron’s greatest challenge might be facing the hidden monsters of his past.