I Walk with Vanessa: A Story About a Simple Act of Kindness


Review

“A wonderfully illustrated, hopeful book that can help caregivers tackle an emotionally fraught subject with even very young children. “—Kirkus Reviews starred review

“A simple, beautiful story with an empowering lesson and call to action.” —School Library Journal, starred review

“The wordless pages and small, toylike figures make this a good choice for young children who can work out for themselves what has happened, what Vanessa’s new friend does, and why it works.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

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About the Author

Kerascoët, a husband-and-wife team, are the illustrators of the highly acclaimed graphic novel Beautiful Darkness by Fabie Vehlmann, which was once chosen by Publishers Weekly as a 2014 Best Book of the Year, and the New York Times bestselling Jacky Ha-Ha by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein. Kirkus called Kerascoët’s artwork “perfectly delightful” in a starred review of their book Paul and Antoinette. They’re also the illustrators of Malala’s Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai, to be published in fall 2017. Visit them at kerascoet.fr.

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Parents Magazine’s “Best Book that Champions Kindness” of 2018!This simple yet powerful picture book–from a New York Times bestselling husband-and-wife team–tells the story of one girl who inspires a community to rise up to bullying. Inspired by real events,  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 a complete community joining in to help. By choosing only pictures to tell their story, the creators underscore the concept someone can also be an ally with no need to say a word. With themes of acceptance, kindness, and strength in numbers, this timeless and profound feel-good story will resonate with readers young and old. A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year”This beautifully illustrated story shows young readers how to change into caring and supportive upstanders. Find it irresistible!” –Trudy Ludwig, bestselling creator of The Invisible Boy
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