As the old saying goes, ” a picture is worth a thousand words”, and that sentiment is true in the new children’s picture book, I Walk With Vanessa<\/em><\/a>.<\/strong> This relevant, wordless book speaks volumes<\/strong> about how a simple act of kindness can lead to an entire community joining in to help.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Written by New York Times <\/em>bestselling husband and wife team Kerasco\u00ebt, I Walk With Vanessa,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>explores the feelings of\u00a0helplessness and anger that arise in the wake of seeing a classmate treated badly. Based on true events<\/strong>, it is the\u00a0empowering story of one girl who inspires a community to stand up to bullying.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The story is inspired by a Baylor University student who was escorted to class by 300 of her classmates after she was bullied the day before, this timeless, profound, feel-good story addresses themes of kindness and acceptance<\/strong>, acting as a call to action to even the youngest of children to stand up for what they know is right.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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PRAISE FOR I WALK WITH VANESSA<\/em><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cA wonderfully illustrated, hopeful book<\/strong> that can help caregivers tackle an emotionally fraught subject with even very young children.\u201d \u2014Kirkus Reviews,<\/em><\/strong> starred review<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cA simple, beautiful story with an empowering lesson and call to action.\u201d \u2014School Library Journal,<\/em><\/strong> starred review<\/p>\n

\u201cThe wordless pages and small, toylike figures make this a good choice for young children<\/strong> who can work out for themselves what has happened, what Vanessa\u2019s new friend does, and why it works.\u201d\u2014Publishers Weekly,<\/em> <\/strong>starred review<\/p>\n

\u201cDrawn with loose lines and plenty of personality<\/strong> . . . a stirring example of how an image can both reflect and extend the individual reader\u2019s experience.\u201d \u2014The New York Times Book Review<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Plenty of personality<\/strong> . . . a stirring example of how an image can both reflect and extend the individual reader\u2019s experience.\u201d \u2014The New York Times Book Review<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Giveaway<\/h3>\n

Random House Kids<\/strong> is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! One lucky blog reader will win their own hardcover copy of, I Walk With Vanessa<\/em><\/strong><\/a>! Thank you to Random House Kids<\/strong> for the review book and for sponsoring this inspiring giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! Open to US Residents.<\/p>\n

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