RINA HORIUCHI grew up in a magical, manga world surrounded by bookcases of Japanese comics. Today she’s writing her own books, still inspired by Japanese kids’ literature and art. She collaborates with her illustrator-sister, Risa Horiuchi, on book ideas. At her day job, Rina works as a web and user experience designer. She loves the challenge of presenting information that is simple, beautiful, and elegant—like a picture book. Rina recently moved to New York and enjoys walks with her husband and daughter in Central Park.
K IS FOR KINDNESS
by Rina and Risa Horiuchi
Viking Children’s Books, 2022
• A Dolly Parton Imagination Library selection
• 2022 Moonbeam Award Alphabet/Counting Book
“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
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