Age rating and parents' guide:The Invisible String
by Patrice Karst
Ages 6–8
The Invisible String by Patrice Karst is best for children aged 6–8. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
A mother teaches her children that an invisible string of love connects them to loved ones wherever they are.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Picture book
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Family
Reading mood
- Playful
Good to talk about
- Family
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