Thats What Heroes Do, Adam Kinzinger
Thats What Heroes Do, Adam Kinzinger
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That's What Heroes Do

Author: Adam Kinzinger, Whitney Bak

Narrator: Adam Kinzinger

Unabridged: 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tommy Nelson

Published: 05/05/2026


Synopsis

Who is a hero? From first responders and soldiers to teachers and friends, discover what makes a real-life hero in this story from Adam Kinzinger, veteran and former congressman. Take to the skies with a boy and his pilot dad as they visit sites across the United States in search of heroes. As they look down on community helpers working hard to lift up others, and even witness those who gave everything at Arlington Cemetery, children will discover that America is built on the service and sacrifices of heroes.In this imaginative, heartfelt adventure, boys and girls 4 to 8 willdiscover that heroes are all around us,learn about notable sites across the United States where heroes work and serve,learn that a hero protects and lifts up others,understand that anyone can choose kindness and generosity, andbe inspired to honor the sacrifices made for them. Inspired by the author's experiences as an Air Force pilot, this story of adventure, curiosity, and patriotism will give children a deeper understanding of the many people who put others first every day to make America a nation of safety and opportunity. Perfect for classroom and homeschool studies about Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veteran's Day, this hopeful book will encourage children to be tomorrow's heroes—and to start today.

About Adam Kinzinger

Adam Daniel Kinzinger is an American former politician and senior political commentator for CNN. He served as a United States representative from Illinois from 2011 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, Kinzinger originally represented Illinois's 11th congressional district and later Illinois's 16th congressional district. He is a lieutenant colonel in the Air National Guard.

About Whitney Bak

Whitney Bak is a writer and editor who has worked on over two hundred titles, including multiple New York Times bestsellers. She brings a fresh perspective to every project and a passion for helping authors share their unique and diverse stories. Whitney enjoys blogging and scrapbooking about her experiences living in Europe and Asia, which she believes have helped her bring a more global perspective to her work. She also enjoys writing novels and is an avid audiobook listener.

About Katie Melrose

Katie Melrose lives in Southern California with her husband and scruffy terrier pup. Her love of art and reading was cultivated from a young age by her parents, and after earning a BFA in Illustration she quickly found her path in children’s book illustration. Aside from illustrating books, Katie is an avid reader who finishes more than 100 books each year. Most often, you’ll find her with a stylus in hand, but when she steps away from her desk, she’s in the kitchen cooking up a storm and pretending she’s a chef — her second greatest passion after illustration.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kendra on May 05, 2026

I would read this to my 3 yr old nephew and 6yr old niece.......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on April 25, 2026

This is the story of Christian, a school-aged boy who chooses his Airforce pilot dad as the subject of his classroom project about a hero in his life. Christian is so proud of his dad for protecting the country and tells his dad that no one else knows a REAL hero. His dad disagrees and cheerfully ta......more

Goodreads review by Ellen on May 01, 2026

We sometimes think that the only heroes we have are people who serve in the military or law enforcement. And yes they are - they put their lives on the line every day to help protect us. But, as young Christian learns in this book, there are heroes all around us, and anyone can be a hero. Spoiler al......more

Goodreads review by Donna on March 07, 2026

Review to be added to Amazon UK and US on 5 May 2026 - publication day! I loved the message from the story that heroes put others first and anyone can could be a hero. In the story the boy's dad is an Air Force Pilot who protected the country, my daughter read the book and her dad is a Police Officer......more

Goodreads review by Robyn on May 18, 2026

That’s What Heroes Do by Adam Kinzinger with Whitney Bak and illustrated by Katie Melrose I love everything about this book! Heroes are all around us and this book guides us as we take a look at the ones in our community and across the country. “Heroes protect people and lift them up. They serve in d......more