K Is for Kindness, Rina Horiuchi
K Is for Kindness, Rina Horiuchi
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K Is for Kindness

Author: Rina Horiuchi

Narrator: Jennifer Sun Bell

Unabridged: 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/26/2022


Synopsis

Debut author/illustrator and sister duo have crafted a sweet ABC book, adapted for audio, that expresses how kindness can be found anywhere.

Ape picks an apple for Aardvark below.
Bat puts a bandage on Brown Bear’s big toe.
 
From aardvark to zebra, this delightful cast of animal characters illustrates the many ways to show kindness to others, while teaching the youngest readers their ABCs.
 
Debut author/illustrator and sister duo Rina Horiuchi and Risa Horiuchi have crafted a warm and tender gift that affirms kindness can be found anywhere.

About The Author

Rina Horiuchi writes children’s books inspired by her own parenting journey. She lives in New York and enjoys discovering new places with her family. This is her first collaboration with her sister, Risa Horiuchi. Learn more at randrbooks.com.Risa Horiuchi graduated from the School of Visual Arts with a BFA in illustration. When she isn’t drawing or painting, she is often cooking pasta, listening to science podcasts, or reading picture books with her young niece. She lives in Irvington, New York, with her family. Please visit risadraws.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Rose on November 14, 2023

What if we were bringing up children in Heaven? If they needed to learn how to read, this might be their alphabet book. * Plenty of pictures? Sure, we expect that from any alphabet picture book. * Tons of animals, doing human things like juggling? Sure, we expect that too. * Rhymes? No big shock encoun......more

Goodreads review by Ricki on January 04, 2023

This book is just so charming. It is a great way to learn the alphabet along with all of the ways that we can be kind. The book doesn't feel didactic, and it was enjoyable for me, as an adult reader. There aren't just simple animal names on each page, but instead, they read like this: "“Narwhal take......more

Goodreads review by Seth on June 03, 2022

I love this book! Its endearing animals convey a sweet message about kindness, but without being preachy. The illustrations are warm and engaging, with the animals engaged in all different kinds of acts of kindness (and looking so joyful and pleased). The verses are short, rhyming, and incorporate t......more

Goodreads review by Molly on February 09, 2023

This is a cute children’s book set up as an A-Z book. Each set of pages rhymes and follows the theme of kindness. The graphics and illustrations are eye catching and I like the pastels and clean lines each pages presents.......more


Quotes

“The theme feels especially timely for today’s audience, as parents and caregivers increasingly seek to instill empathy as a core value. This cheerful volume successfully conveys a positive message of caring for ­others while simultaneously encouraging letter knowledge. A welcome addition to any ­picture book collection.” —School Library Journal

"There is no shortage of animal alphabet books, but these spare rhymes, paired with delicate digital ink-and-watercolor illustrations, are a delight. . . A primer for young minds learning both letters and empathy." —Kirkus Reviews