Books that include a character called VANESSA

Becoming Vanessa

Becoming Vanessa

Vanessa Brantley-Newton

For readers of Alma and How She Got Her Name and The King of Kindegarten, this story will help kids just starting school transform from timid caterpillars into beautiful butterflies so they can love who they are.On Vanessa's first day of school, her parents tell her it will be easy to make friends. Vanessa isn't so sure. She wears her fanciest outfit so her new classmates will notice her right away. They notice, but the attention isn't what she'd hoped for. As the day goes on, she feels more self-conscious. Her clothes are too bright, her feather boa has way too many feathers, and even her name is too hard to write.The next day, she picks out a plain outfit, and tells her mom that her name is too long. She just wants to blend in, with a simple name like the other girls--why couldn't her parents have named her Megan or Bella? But when her mother tells her the meaning behind her name, it gives her the confidence she needs to introduce her classmates to the real Vanessa.

Characters: Vanessa

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Beatrice and Vanessa

Beatrice and Vanessa

John Yeoman

Beatrice, the ewe, and Vanessa, the nanny-goat, have spent their whole lives chomping and nattering in the same field. One dull day they decide to go on holiday, only taking with them some balloons and something more surprising, both of which turn out to be very handy . . .

Characters: BeatriceVanessa

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Vanessa the Dance Steps Fairy: The Pop Star Fairies Book 3

Vanessa the Dance Steps Fairy: The Pop Star Fairies Book 3

Daisy Meadows

Kirsty and Rachel are in for a surprise when their fairy friends whisk them off to the Fairyland Music Festival, only for Jack Frost and his goblins to strut onto the stage! The naughty gang have stolen the Pop Star Fairies' magical clef necklaces, and Jack Frost intends to use them to become the biggest star in the world.In this third book of the magical series, the girls must help Vanessa the Dance Steps Fairy get her clef back, or dancers everywhere will be no more graceful than an elephant on stage!

Characters: Vanessa

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The Weather Girls

The Weather Girls

AKI Delphine Mach

Spring, summer, autumn or winter - the intrepid Weather Girls are ready for whatever the seasons might bring! Join them as they stomp through autumn leaves, enjoy a summer swim, explore the lush green forests and climb a snowy mountain. There is so much to experience and discover when you jump up and step outside with this lively group of friends. Get inspired and get active with this stylish book all about the magic of the seasons, the wonders of the outside world and the fun you can have with good friends. The Weather Girls is a charming, rhyming story with striking illustrations and additional nature facts, from illustrator Aki.

Characters: AnnieCathleenEmilyJoyJuneKirstenLauraLucyMelanieMiffyRebeccaSarahTillyJaneVanessaZoe

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The Nature Girls

The Nature Girls

AKI Delphine Mach

We're Nature Girls! We must explore. We pack our bags, we're out the door . . . The bold Nature Girls are ready for whatever nature throws at them! Join them as they pack their bags and start their journey, exploring natural habitats around the world. They swim in the sea, explore the desert, discover the harsh arctic tundra and more. There's so much to discover about the natural world, when you join this bright group of girls. The Nature Girls is an adorable rhyming picture book with stunning illustrations and a summary spread of fun nature facts at the back, from author/illustrator, Aki.

Characters: AnnieCathleenEmilyJaneJoyJuneKirstenLauraMelanieMiffyRebeccaSarahTillyVanessaZoe

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Vanessa's Dog Rescue (The Vanessa Series)

Vanessa's Dog Rescue (The Vanessa Series)

R. A. Booth

Her name is Vanessa, three years of age. She lives with her mum, dad and her rescue dog Paige. Did you know that there are many beautiful dogs in need of a home after they have been abandoned, mistreated, or a change in their owner's circumstances, through no fault of the dog. Join Vanessa on her journey to rescuing Paige, who is hoping for her forever family to discover her, while living in a dog rescue centre.

Characters: PaigeVanessa

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Vanessa starts Preschool (The Vanessa Series)

Vanessa starts Preschool (The Vanessa Series)

R. A. Booth

Vanessa starts Preschool is a read-aloud rhyming story for 2-5 year olds, to help bring reassurance to children embarking on their next big steps. Has your child ever stopped themselves from doing something because they felt nervous and anxious and presumed that they wouldn’t enjoy it? Read on to find out how Vanessa felt exactly the same at the prospect of starting pre-school. Discover how she realised that it is always worth attempting something new, because maybe, just maybe you might find it turns out to be lots of fun!

Characters: Vanessa

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Sam and Soraya

Built by Sam & Soraya

In 2022 we welcomed our little twins into the world. Since then we have been building up our home library full of baby books to try and give our boys the best start.

While books with characters called Sam are found in bookstores and charity shops throughout the land, we struggled to find any books with Soraya, Jasper, or Xander.

This gave Soraya the idea to compile a list of books for new parents and then Sam decided to turn it in to a website.