This is a wonderful book for all age levels. What a wonderful message for students and educators. Highly recommend this book!

Really cute book written by a now 13 year old. He’s an award winner and he does a lot of community work. Absolutely amazing!

This cute children’s book was about kindness and manners because it makes everyone happy and if you ever can help anyone you should. It will make you will feel good as it’s a ‘ripple affect’. To ‘be in the moment’ and ‘to look ahead’.

I listened to the audiobook as an arc for Netgalley and the author. This audiobook has a short interview with the writer Orion.

Such a smart kid! He talks about how you need to ‘practice self-care’! His parents should be very proud!

This children’s book is both written and narrated by 12-year-old Orion Jean, which makes the quality even more impressive. The story details the power of being kind through sweet rhyming lines.

The audiobook is delightful and could be listened to again and again— Orion’s gentle voice is the perfect vehicle for his beautiful writing.

The audiobook also includes an interview with Orion after the narration of the book, which is a great addition.

Thank you to Netgalley and Zonderkidz for the audio book. A beautifully narrated book by the author. It's a great a book for class visits and Library events. I would love to see the physical book to see the imagery that goes with the inspiring words. Highly recommend for all ages!

The Race to Kindness is a really sweet children’s book! The rhyming is engaging and it carries such a powerful message in an easy to understand way. I love how it not only talked about kindness but also gave kid-friendly examples of kind words to share, ways to include others, and actions that are kind and caring. My 5 year old and I listened to this book on audio and enjoyed the narrator.

Thank you to NetGalley and and Zonderkidz for the audio ARC.

I listened to this gem of a book with my little boy and we both just loved it! What an example of a way to live! We are immediately joining the race to kindness and need a hard copy of this book!

Orion Jean has a very important message to spread with this book. Everyone wins when we are kind. This book should be on every child’s bookshelf. A great message we need to teach every single child.
Read by Orion Jean. Orion added a special personal touch to this book by reading it himself. Well spoken and catchy rhymes this is a true work of art.

Cutest kindness story! I cannot wait until this book comes out so I can gift it to friends and family.

I love how they spell out kindness to explain how simple it can be.

I listened to this audiobook several times. It can cheer you up, it can make you smile, it can fill your eyes, it can warm your heart.
It sounds to simple to be kind.
Wonderful rhymes!
Listen do this whenever you feel low or sad, for sure, it will brighten you up!

This book filled me with such joy! My 7 year-old loved Race to Kindness, and I wished that I had more secret reader days for my daughters! This was sweet, simple, and gave the reader many ways to be kind. Just a perfect kids’ book.

This was an incredible and beautiful story by Orion Jean. The perfect way to get children (and those older) to understand what kindness actually means, while using examples that I know my toddler will be able to relate to. And why shouldn’t she? This is a story written by an 11 year old!
I loved listening to bonus interview with Orion. I’m really looking forward to buying this book so I can see the illustrations to go with the story.

WOW! I loved this children’s book by Orion Jean. This book gave plenty of examples of what it means to be “kind.” The example provided were relatable to young children. I love the message within this book!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Wonderkidz for this advance copy.

This audiobook spoke to my heart! This book isn't just for kids. It's such an inspiring story to help others see ways to help others and love on other people. It's a great resource to help spread love and kindness to those in your community. I love that the book is read by the author and I think my favorite part was the interview with the author at the end talking about how he was inspired to write this book. Thank you Netgalley for sharing this book with me in exchange for my honest review.

Loved it! The cutest read with an important characteristic kindness. I loved how Orion included a message and interview. I loved everything about this book. A very encouraging read. 5 out of 5!

“Race to Kindness” is a short, nonfiction children’s book written by Orion Jean, who was named Time Kid of the Year in 2021. Only 11 years old at the time, his volunteer efforts have provided toys, books, and meals to thousands of needy individuals.

The story is set in a rhyming rhythm and describes how other kids can join “the race to kindness” by practicing the acronym “Be KIND.” Jean offers a number of practical examples for ways kids can practice kindness in their daily lives. The rhyme is well-written and enjoyable to listen to. My five-year-old son and I listened to the story in the car. Afterward, my son asked questions about kindness and we had a great discussion.

The audiobook also shares Jean’s biography and a bonus interview. These parts weren’t much of a hit for my son, but I enjoyed hearing Jean’s backstory. Overall, this was an inspiring read and I’d love to get the print version once it’s published.

We loved this! I listened to it with my two older kids before school and the message was amazing. We all have opportunities to be kind and help others.

Will buy this for our kids.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Zonderkidz for this children’s audio book ARC opportunity!

This was absolutely beautiful. As a therapist, I found this to be so encouraging to children, uplifting, with practical and compassionate advice on how to be kind and include others. It lists ways to be kind and considerate, look out for people, and reflect on how that person may feel.

I would highly recommend this book to other children’s therapists, parents, and teachers.

The narrator did a great job and was engaging and pleasant to listen to.

The audio version of Race to Kindness was a huge hit with my kindergarten age daughter. She loved it and asked me to buy the book when it comes out (which I most definitely will).

This was a fun listen with rhymes and full of good suggestions of how to be kind to others. It let's kids know what to watch for, when someone could really use an act of kindness and opens their eyes to how you might feel after you are kind to others.

Definitely recommend this for parents with young kids / teachers to read to their students!

Wow! Okay, so much to say. For starters, this book is adorable inside and out. The voice between the pages is simply delightful and is the perfect book for both adults and children because let's be serious, KINDNESS is exactly what we could all use a little more of! :)

As an avid fan of poetry and rhymes this was such a fun book to listen to with my little girls. All three of us enjoyed the wording and the overall message of spreading kindness. It shows that kindness comes in all shapes and forms. A simple, "hello" can go such a long way. A smile to a stranger can change their whole day...for you never know what someone is going through:

I am constantly trying to teach and encourage kindness and this book spoke volumes. It was easy to follow along and so enjoyable. Short, sweet and to the point. This would be perfect in for all classrooms! I would certainly purchase and think this would make a perfect gift to give.

This gets 5 stars from me and my 8 year old. THEN! When I looked up the author just to put a face with the name and discovered the author is a child himself my heart was warm and fuzzy! After learning Orion was named Kid of the Year and listening to all of his KINDNESS in the 'Learn about the Author' there is no doubt in my mind this child is going places! We could all learn a bit or two from Orion.

I absolutely loved listening to the Race to Kindness audiobook! It shares a fantastic message and reminder for both children and adults to be kind to each other and was absolutely inspiring and heartwarming to listen to!

Race to Kindness is a 15-minute long audiobook that includes an audio version of the illustrated picture book, Race to Kindness by Orion Jean and a bonus interview with the author who talks about his journey to being the Time 2021 Kid of the Year and the importance of kindness and being kind.

The book is filled with rhyming, lyrical text that is a call-to-action for children and adults to join the race to kindness. I absolutely loved the message of the book and it was fantastic how the author shared different ways we can be kind to one another (in ways both big and small). It’s read by the author who narrates it in such an exciting and engaging way that invites the reader/listening to be part of the race to kindness.

In addition to the audiobook section, I also enjoyed listening to the Bonus Interview with the Author section. It was inspiring to hear about Orion’s dedication and passion for giving back to his community by exhibiting kindness.

Overall, I loved listening to Race to Kindness! I would definitely recommend this audiobook to parents, caregivers, teachers, and educators for their children and students to listen to if they are looking for children’s books that talk about and inspire kindness. It can be listened to as a stand-alone audiobook or as an accompaniment to the upcoming picture book.

Thank you Zonderkids – Audiobook for providing me an e-copy on Netgalley to review. This review was initially published on NetGalley and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.