I Walk with Vanessa A Picture Book Story About a Simple Act of Kindness — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Don't miss the companion book, I Forgive Alex, about the importance of compassion and forgiveness.
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 an entire community joining in to help. By choosing only pictures to tell their story, the creators underscore the idea that someone can be an ally without having 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 become caring and supportive upstanders. Love it!" --Trudy Ludwig, bestselling author of The Invisible Boy
Frequently asked questions
Is I Walk with Vanessa A Picture Book Story About a Simple Act of Kindness appropriate for a 7-year-old?
There are no mentions of violence in the search results for 'I Walk with Vanessa'. The story focuses on bullying but does not depict violence. No scary content is detected in the search results for 'I Walk with Vanessa'. The book is a gentle story aimed at young readers.
Does I Walk with Vanessa A Picture Book Story About a Simple Act of Kindness have violence?
There are no mentions of violence in the search results for 'I Walk with Vanessa'. The story focuses on bullying but does not depict violence.
Does I Walk with Vanessa A Picture Book Story About a Simple Act of Kindness have scary content?
No scary content is detected in the search results for 'I Walk with Vanessa'. The book is a gentle story aimed at young readers.
Does I Walk with Vanessa A Picture Book Story About a Simple Act of Kindness have religious themes?
No religious content or themes are detected in the search results for 'I Walk with Vanessa'. The narrative centers on kindness and social interactions.
Does I Walk with Vanessa A Picture Book Story About a Simple Act of Kindness have racial/cultural content?
The book features a Black character, Vanessa, who faces bullying. The narrative includes themes of racial diversity as it mentions different ethnicities among the students.
Does I Walk with Vanessa A Picture Book Story About a Simple Act of Kindness have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the search results for 'I Walk with Vanessa'. The book is appropriate for young children.
Does I Walk with Vanessa A Picture Book Story About a Simple Act of Kindness have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the search results for 'I Walk with Vanessa'. The book does not address environmental issues.
Does I Walk with Vanessa A Picture Book Story About a Simple Act of Kindness have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the search results for 'I Walk with Vanessa'. The book is aimed at young children and discusses themes of kindness.
Does I Walk with Vanessa A Picture Book Story About a Simple Act of Kindness have gender roles?
No specific gender roles are discussed in the search results for 'I Walk with Vanessa'. The focus is on kindness and bullying rather than gender expectations.
Does I Walk with Vanessa A Picture Book Story About a Simple Act of Kindness have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results related to 'I Walk with Vanessa'. The focus is primarily on kindness and bullying.
