Such a sweet book with an even more sweet backstory. A definite read for little ones who need some visual examples of kindness and its many forms.

I love this book so much! The concept of making acts of kindness a race is great. I LOVE the representation the illustrations show. The writing is well done with meaningful, actionable steps. What an incredible author!

Thank you to NetGalley and Zonderkidz for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

A beautiful book with a very important message. What a little legend Orion is!
I love the 'be kind' drive and this book is a truly a captivating read.
It doesn't simply tell us to show kindness; it intricately illustrates how you can actively engage in kind actions by breaking down each letter into thoughtful acts.

A great book to prompt deep reflection on the significance of kindness for readers young and old alike.

What a lovely book about different ways to spread kindness and its ripple effect! Lots of rhyming and beautiful illustrations! I will definitely be sharing this book with my students! Love it!

I love this book! I can not wait to incorporate it into my classroom and share it with children in my life. It has a wonderful simple message about kindness with a fun setting to encourage everyone to be kind and join the "Kindness Race".

I thought this book was really cute and the message was perfect for those ages 3-7. You follow children as they move about their day. The narrator encourages them to do things that will make others as well as themselves feel good. This book had wonderful illustrations. The language was easy to understand. I would say that this is a perfect book for 5 year olds. Highly recommend.

Cute book. This would be a great tool for classroom instruction or school counseling activities. Operationalizes kindness in a way that young readers will relate to.

Such a heartwarming book! I just loved going through this lovely picture book, filled with beautiful small and big acts of kindness. It's beautifully written, there are rimes and the book's rythme will definitely make it enjoyable for kids!

The bright and colourful illustrations are gorgeous, with lots of details, and a huge variety of characters, which is lovely!

Definitely a cute little book for everyone to enjoy!

This is a great story about being kind to one another. The story rhymes nicely and the illustrations are great. Highly recommended! Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for my honest feedback.

What a gorgeous book. Love the rhyme and the way it uses the letters of the word KIND. I would really love a British English edition with UK spelling as that would be so much better for school. Whatever, I'll definitely be getting a copy for our library.

This book was so cute. I'm glad I closed out Kindness Week with it. Race to Kindness will be a great addition to any primary-level classroom. It reads like poetry. The rhymes help children anticipate what will be said.
The illustrations are very well done. They are colorful, There are several illustrations, one for every description of kindness to show kids through pictures and not just words what kindness looks like. I think this was very simple, and well done, illustrations aren't over the top snd don't take away from the message of the book.

Book 146 of 200 ~ 2023

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Before the clock strikes 12, I am going to squeeze in this quick review about this wonderful book about kindness written by the amazing 2021 Kid of the Year.

Great inclusivity featured as well as the breakdown of KIND with examples and helpful reminders.

Love it. Great for kids and adults alike.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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This is a lovely little book about ways that you can be kind. The story is pleasant but I think it went a little over my 3yr old head, so maybe better for a slightly older child.

The illustrations are beautiful and really effective. Representative of a wide range of people.

This would be good as a conversation starter with a child about how you can be kind in your day to day life.

Thoughts:
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. This is such a great book teaching the importance of kindness while also making it into a game/race. The images were detailed and complement the text on each page perfectly. I really liked the way in which the term kind was broken down to show kids different ways they can be kind to others, like inclusion which is extremely important but can be overlooked.

Favourite Quote:
"Nothing is too small to make a big mark. Those small acts of kindness will still light a spark."

Excellent. I could see this title being shared in classrooms and highlighted as part of school culture. There are vibrant and inclusive images, and examples throughout to illustrate what it means to be KIND.

K - Keep Your Eyes Open
I - Including Others
N - Nothing is too small
D - Do Something About It

My kids absolutely love this book! In a world where kindness is lacking in so many areas- this book is a gentle reminder of how contagious being kind can be.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an early copy of this book. I absolutely loved it! It was simple, approachable, and transferable. It starts out inviting readers to join the "be K.I.N.D." race and then it goes on to define each letter of the K.I.N.D. acronym, giving examples of each one. The rhyming prose was natural and kid friendly, and the pictures were striking, colorful, and detailed. This could work as a classroom management platform and the "be K.I.N.D." phrasing could be posted in the classroom and/or used as a verbal refrain or class motto. This was a really good one!

What a great book to show kids and adults ways to be kind using KIND as an acronym. I totally recommend it. The illustrations are great, and the examples are excellent demonstrations that bring awareness to others needs and feelings.

Thank you to NetGalley and Zonderkidz books for the ARC.
Race to Kindness is a beautifully illustrated and well-written children's book
with an amazing message. I love the acronyms and using "K.I.N.D" to help kids remember how to be kind is incredibly useful. The book offers so many easy acts of kindness to help inspire children, recommend it.

Race to Kindness is an amazing book by Orion Jean.

An inspiring book for little ones and older ones. This book is so well made that my almost 3-year-old made me read it to her 5 times back to back before moving to another story. The illustrations are so engaging and she kept asking questions like “Why are they doing this?”, “What are they doing?”, “What happened to him?”. It kept her engaged for longer than any of her other books that don’t have an actual story, which is always a good sign.

I recommend this book to parents, teachers, librarians and adults as well. Is an amazing reminder of how you can help your local community. Not only for little ones to learn how to be kind but also for adults to refresh their memory.

This is a book I am definitely buying once is published, as is really worth being in our library.

Thank you, NetGalley for the early copy.