Families who loved English-Yiddish My Feelings Are Hurt by Richard Carlson often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent might reach for this book when their child comes home feeling wounded by a peer's comment, a perceived slight, or the sting of being left out. It is a specific tool for those moments when a child feels emotionally tender but lacks the precise vocabulary to describe the 'pinch' of hurt feelings. The book serves as a gentle bridge between identifying a physical sensation of sadness and finding the words to communicate it to others. This bilingual English-Yiddish concept book focuses on emotional literacy and resilience. It normalizes the experience of having hurt feelings while introducing children to the rich, expressive heritage of the Yiddish language. For families with Jewish roots, it offers a way to connect modern emotional needs with traditional linguistic identity. For others, it is a beautiful introduction to how different cultures articulate universal human emotions. It is most appropriate for children ages 3 to 8 who are navigating the social complexities of preschool and early elementary school.
