I'm Sorry You Got Mad (2024 School Library Journal Best Book of the Year)

★ 紐伯瑞榮譽作家 Kyle Lukoff 深刻刻畫孩子的情緒與成長
★ 從「說對不起」到「真正理解對方」，最實用的情感學習故事！

為什麼「對不起」，有時候反而讓人更生氣？

傑克知道自己做錯了，也真心想向 Zoe 道歉。但當他一次次嘗試用不同方式說出「對不起」，卻發現事情沒有變好，甚至越來越糟。

因為，道歉從來不只是形式上的一句話。

在這段看似簡單卻充滿挑戰的過程中，傑克慢慢學會：真正的道歉，需要理解對方的感受、承認自己的行為，並願意修補關係。

本書以貼近日常的校園情境，搭配細膩幽默的敘事與生動插圖，引導讀者看見情緒背後的意義。

★5 STARRED REVIEWS ★

NPR Books We Love 2024 Pick
Kirkus Best Books of the Year
SLJ Best Books of the Year
New York Public Library Best Books of 2024
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best
ALSC 2025 Children's Notable List Book
2026 Bill Martin Jr. Picture Book Award Nominee
CLA/NCTE 2025 Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts
2025 CBC Favorites Award Top Ten Title
13 State Award Lists

Newbery Honor winner Kyle Lukoff explores the importance of learning to apologize.

Jack wants to apologize for hurting Zoe's feelings. He just can't seem to find the right words.

Turns out there's more to an apology than just saying "I'm sorry."

Elevated by equally charming illustrations and text, I'm Sorry You Got Mad is a journey in learning the importance of an apology that goes deeper than just words.

*FIVE STARRED REVIEWS*

Kyle Lukoff is the author of many books for young readers. His debut middle-grade novel, Too Bright To See, received a Newbery honor, the Stonewall award, and was a National Book Award finalist. His picture book When Aidan Became a Brother also won the Stonewall. He has forthcoming books about mermaids, babies, apologies, and lots of other topics. While becoming a writer he worked as a bookseller for ten years, and then nine more years as a school librarian.

​Julie Kwon is an artist and illustrator based in Queens. A graduate of the Brown/RISD Dual-Degree program, her work is heavily inspired by the steady diet of manga, comics, and young adult novels she consumed growing up, as well as her many fond childhood memories. In her spare time, Julie enjoys reading, petting dogs, knitting and going on long walks with friends.