The Invisible Leash: A Story Celebrating Love After the Loss of a Pet, Hardcover/Patrice Karst

Description From the author of the modern classic and bestselling phenomenon The Invisible String comes a tender story about permanent loss that also celebrates the joy that animals give us in this life and beyond. " When our pets aren't with us anymore, an Invisible Leash connects our hearts to each other. Forever. " That's what Zack's friend Emily tells him after his dog dies. Zack doesn't believe it. He only believes in what he can see. But on an enlightening journey through their neighborhood--and through his grief--he comes to feel the comforting tug of the Invisible Leash. And it feels like love . Accompanied by tender. uplifting art by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff, bestselling author Patrice Karst's gentle story uses the same bonding technique from her classic book The Invisible String to help readers through the experience of the loss of a beloved animal. About the Author 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.