I Walk With Vanessa Verified listing

Sometimes, the smallest action makes the biggest difference. When we stand beside someone who feels alone, we send a powerful message—one of empathy, inclusion, and courage.

I Walk with Vanessa is a wordless picture book inspired by real events. It follows a young girl who witnesses another student, Vanessa, being bullied. Rather than turning away, she chooses to act—not with words, but with kindness. Her simple decision to walk with Vanessa becomes a ripple of compassion throughout their school.

With beautiful illustrations and no text, this story allows readers of all ages to interpret, reflect, and connect deeply with the message that standing together matters.

🧡 Best for parents who...

• Want to teach kids how to respond to bullying with empathy
• Appreciate books that show, rather than tell, powerful lessons
• Are looking for conversation-starting stories on kindness and allyship
• Love visual storytelling that includes all reading levels

💛 Best for kids who...

• Are learning about friendship, fairness, and standing up for others
• Respond well to visual storytelling and interpretation
• Have experienced or witnessed exclusion or bullying
• Are shy or unsure how to support a classmate in need

🧠 Why It Helps:
I Walk with Vanessa empowers children to recognize that small actions—like sitting beside someone or walking next to them—can make a huge difference. It fosters empathy, compassion, and the courage to act with kindness.

💡 What’s Inside:

• A 32-page, wordless picture book with expressive illustrations
• Ideal for ages 4–10 (Preschool to Late Elementary)
• Perfect for classroom discussions, family reflection, and SEL lessonsEncourages
• storytelling, empathy-building, and active kindness

Because sometimes the most powerful words are the ones we don’t say—but show.