Mr. Kind releases sixth Mr. Kind Stories book, The Tree

Mr. Kind has published The Tree, the sixth picture book in the Mr. Kind Stories series, with illustration support from ChildBook.AI and publication by YouthWide LLC. The book revives a story he wrote at 17 and pairs a desert rescue tale with an audiobook narrated by Mr. Kind.

Why it matters: - The Tree extends the Mr. Kind Stories series into its sixth title. - The book turns a long-shelved childhood story into a new picture book, giving the series a personal origin story. - The release adds a new children’s title built around kindness, courage and friendship.

What happened: - Mr. Kind released The Tree, a new children’s picture book, on Oct. 5, 2026. - YouthWide LLC published the book, with illustration work done in collaboration with ChildBook.AI. - The Tree is the sixth book in the Mr. Kind Stories series. - The story centers on a rhinoceros stuck in a tree and a grumpy bird who sets out to help.

The details: - The rhino has a magical ivory horn and has been stuck in the same oak tree for two days. - The bird is pink, wears glasses and has not slept because of the commotion below. - The bird takes measurements, leaves to find a solution and ends up in a fairy-tale world with castles, knights, a princess and a creature with claws by the moat. - Mr. Kind wrote The Tree nearly 30 years ago, at age 17, for a public speaking class at Brevard Community College. - Dr. Mary Catherine Park, his professor, encouraged him to keep writing. - The original pages stayed in a safe for more than 25 years before publication. - Mr. Kind says The Tree remains his first love and the story he most enjoys telling. - The book includes an audiobook narrated by Mr. Kind, who performs all the character voices. - Composer Patrick Cooke created the original score for the audiobook. - The book is dedicated to "all the little children we all will always be." - Book details list the title as The Tree, the author as Mr. Kind and the publisher as Mr. Kind / YouthWide LLC (2026). - The ISBN is 979-8185209721. - The book is available in paperback, eBook and audiobook formats. - More information is available at MrKindStories.com and YouthWide.com. - An interview with Mr. Kind is available here.

Between the lines: - The book leans on a familiar children’s-book formula: a problem story, a reluctant helper and a friendship that grows through action. - The release also suggests Mr. Kind is packaging the series as a multimedia project, not just a print one, with narration and music built into the format. - Early reviews point to broad age appeal, with praise for humor, imagination and lessons about patience and helpfulness.

What's next: - Review copies are available on request. - The series appears positioned to keep expanding through additional books and audio editions. - Mr. Kind and YouthWide continue promoting the title through the series website and social channels.

The bottom line: - The Tree turns a decades-old story into the latest entry in a growing children’s series, with a fairy-tale rescue plot and built-in audio treatment.