I Walk With Vanessa

Reach for this book when your child has witnessed unkindness at school and feels frozen by the bystander effect. It is a powerful tool for children who want to help but do not know the right words to say. Through gentle, wordless illustrations, the story follows a girl who sees a new classmate being bullied and decides to simply walk beside her, showing that solidarity does not always require a grand speech. This book is a masterclass in visual storytelling, allowing children ages 4 to 8 to identify complex emotions like isolation, guilt, and courage through character expressions alone. It provides a safe space to discuss the weight of being an ally. Parents will appreciate the back matter which offers concrete strategies for kids and adults to address bullying in real life.