Through backyards and neighborhoods, over mountains, and across oceans, this colorful heart string ties us all together. Out of sight yet undeniable, it joins our hearts so that we are never truly alone.

Follow the thread of this reassuring story to see how, even in a world as vast as ours, there is always a bond that connects us to the ones we love--and to the world we share.

WE ARE CONNECTED: Whether we're loved ones or strangers, this book is a poignant reminder that one person's joys and sorrows impact us all.

REASSURING MESSAGE: Nervousness or anxiety about distance or separation are universal feelings! From attending the first day of school to a traveling parent or distant grandparent, any kid will find comfort in this book.

GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP: These colorful heart strings weave through streets, neighborhoods, mountains, and oceans--across the globe--showing us that love can overcome both distance and hardship, and ultimately revealing the threads that bind us together as one global community.

Perfect for:

• Parents and grandparents
• Teachers and librarians
• Gift-givers