Jean, Orion. Race to Kindness. Illustrated by Carshika Varma. Grand Rapids, MI: ZonderKidz, 2024.

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Summary

Come join our great race where kindness begins,

Where everyone’s welcome and everyone wins!

This inspiring picture book, written by TIME 2021 Kid of the Year Orion Jean, invites readers to join in the kindness movement, because when we dream big and work together, we can change the world.

From giving meaningful compliments to sharing your snack to donating used clothes, there are so many ways to be kind that it can be tough to know where to start! Luckily, author and fellow kid Orion Jean has some simple steps we can all take to make the world a better place.

Race to Kindness shows children ages 4-8:

• Many different ways to show kindness
• How much fun taking action can be
• That even small acts of kindness can have a big impact
• You’re never too young to make a difference
• Orion’s journey from getting involved with his local community to having a nation-wide impact, giving readers a real-life role model?

With rhyming, lyrical text, Race to Kindness is the perfect read-aloud book for:

• Parents and grandparents
• Teachers and educators
• Librarians and book events
• Nonprofits and charities

Orion has donated over half a million books to date, but he knows firsthand that even the smallest kind gesture can have a big impact. Solace up your sneakers and join the race to kindness!

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My Kid Review

Kindness is a trait that many need to learn and all need to exhibit. Race to Kindness is a great reminder of that fact. Orion Jean includes many ideas to help kids be kind to those around them. He used the acronym:

K – keep your eyes open

I – Include others

N – Nothing is too small

D – Do something about it

Parents and teachers will find this book helpful when teaching children about being kind.

Carshika Varma’s pictures compliment the text well. They include a diverse group of characters in regard to age, ethnicity, and ability.

Race to Kindness would be a great addition to a K-12 Christian school library. It is appropriate for preschool and early elementary – aged children.

I received a complimentary copy of Race to Kindness. This is my honest review.

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