Hurty Feelings

Reach for this book when your child is going through a phase of extreme sensitivity, where even a neutral observation or a minor joke leads to a meltdown. This story introduces us to Fragility, a hippopotamus who is physically sturdy but emotionally delicate. She misinterprets every comment as a personal attack, leading to a constant cycle of hurt feelings and dramatic reactions. Through a funny encounter with a truly rude bully (a soccer-playing bird), Fragility learns the difference between a misunderstood compliment and actual mean-spiritedness. It is an excellent tool for children aged 4 to 8 who are learning to regulate their emotions and build resilience. Parents will appreciate how it uses humor to address the heavy topics of over-sensitivity and social misunderstandings without being preachy.