I Walk with Vanessa

By Kerascoet

A silent act of kindness transforms a community against bullying.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a world where actions speak louder than words, a young girl witnesses bullying and feels powerless. But when she decides to walk with the victim, her silent gesture sparks a wave of kindness that unites the entire community. 'I Walk with Vanessa' is a wordless tale of courage and compassion, showing how one small act can inspire many to stand up against injustice. Will this simple walk change the way others see and act? Discover the power of unity and the strength found in numbers in this moving story of acceptance and support.

From the publisher

Inspired by real events and told only in pictures, this is an empowering picture book from a New York Timesbestselling husband-and-wife team about one girl who inspires a community to stand up to bullying. This simple yet powerful picture book tells the story of an elementary school girl named Vanessa who is bullied and a fellow student who witnesses the act and is at first unsure of how to help. I Walk with Vanessa explores the feelings of helplessness and anger that arise in the wake of seeing a classmate treated badly, and shows how a single act of kindness can lead to an entire community joining in to help. With themes of acceptance, kindness, and strength in numbers, this timeless and profound feel-good story will resonate with readers young and old.

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