Barry Root

About The Author

Barry Root is the illustrator of many books for children, including Gumbrella, which he also wrote; Dream Big; By My Brother’s Side; and Game Day, which received a Christopher Award in the category of books for young people. He lives with his family in Quarryville, Pennsylvania.

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Books by Barry Root

An Invisible Thread Christmas Story

A true story based on the #1 New York Times bestseller

By Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski

Illustrated by Barry Root

From the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of An Invisible Thread comes the true, heartfelt, and extraordinary story of how one woman’s decision to help a boy on the street changed both of their lives forever.

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