It's Not a Race

By: A.M. Shah, Melissa Arias Shah Ph.D

Narrated by: Kim Park

Length: 8 mins

Publisher's summary

Meet Ashton. He's four years old. He always wins at his school. He likes to be the fastest and smartest. He loves to win, no matter what! But not this time; when he tries to win at home, he hurts his baby sister's feelings and makes her cry. Ashton learns a valuable lesson of teamwork and what it means to win as a team. He learns that without the entire team winning, he cannot win alone.

Our goal as educators is to teach critical thinking and life skills to children. This book is all about the value of teamwork! A great story for parents, children, teachers, and counselors, with an entertaining way to teach kids about working together and what is necessary to win. It introduces a core logic principle: necessary and what that means. Ages four and up.

©2016 Aarambh Shah (P)2016 Aarambh Shah

the 3-year-old loves it

If you could sum up It's Not a Race in three words, what would they be?

Excited, Happy

What was one of the most memorable moments of It's Not a Race?

Amazing book. I really like books that teach lessons, so I thought this would be nice.

What about Kim Park’s performance did you like?

Great logic lesson

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Scary but funny

Any additional comments?

My 3 year old grand daughter loves it!

A gem!

Would you consider the audio edition of It's Not a Race to be better than the print version?

Right on the Money

Who was your favorite character and why?

This book opened up a great discussion with my 1st and 2nd grade students

Which scene was your favorite?

Brother helping sister

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Loved it!

Any additional comments?

Great little book that teaches love, sharing, and to not be selfish

Amazing

Would you consider the audio edition of It's Not a Race to be better than the print version?

Very insightful for children

What did you like best about this story?

I have used it in classroom guidance lessons and with individual students. 

Have you listened to any of Kim Park’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

The end in the car

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Couldn't put the book down

Any additional comments?

Beautiful illustrations. Both the verses and illustrations are so well done, this book is definitely a must have for any parent of a toddler or preschooler!

Caring and generous boy helps sister

If you could sum up It's Not a Race in three words, what would they be?

I love the illustrations in this book

What was one of the most memorable moments of It's Not a Race?

Strong team and logic based book

What about Kim Park’s performance did you like?

The car they got into hahah

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Can't help but wanting more of it

Any additional comments?

This was a quick and easy book go read with my 4 year old. Every page has an opportunity for a discussion

A Masterpiece!

What did you love best about It's Not a Race?

Amazingly inspirational!

What did you like best about this story?

Loved the characters--so cute!

What about Kim Park’s performance did you like?

Great principle

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Fast pace action keeps you wanting more to read

Any additional comments?

Great for first graders!

Amazing, cute--must read

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Amazing Inspirational Kids Book

What other book might you compare It's Not a Race to and why?

A fabulous book

Which scene was your favorite?

The girl in her room

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Loved the hero of the story

Any additional comments?

A fabulous book. My little one loves the CAT!

Adorable. No other words

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

A must own!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Very cute story, but way too simple for I would suggest this for 5 and under.

What does Kim Park bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Must buy if you want to teach teamwork

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Just awesome

Any additional comments?

What a CUTE story

Concept is stellar

What did you love best about It's Not a Race?

Delighted-Very much recommended

What was one of the most memorable moments of It's Not a Race?

Good concept for kids.

Have you listened to any of Kim Park’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

The competitivness between the little one's

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

The witch was awesome

Any additional comments?

Good concept for kids.

Strong Teamwork focus among sibilings

What made the experience of listening to It's Not a Race the most enjoyable?

the 3-year-old loves it

What was one of the most memorable moments of It's Not a Race?

What a CUTE story

Have you listened to any of Kim Park’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

The wakng up in the morning scene

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Power house action packed

Any additional comments?

Good story with a meaning. My 3 year old granddaughter really enjoyed it.

So Cute OMG

Where does It's Not a Race rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Amazing

What did you like best about this story?

My daughter loves to read this book over and over again.

What does Kim Park bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Loved entire book--was great

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

fast pace action

Any additional comments?

Very cute story, but way too simple for I would suggest this for 5 and under.