“I'm Sorry” explained in 4 pictures

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“I’m sorry” is a kind phrase that helps us notice someone else’s feelings and become friends again

2026-07-02 · Picture books
Riku bumped into Hana’s blocks with a little tap.
The block castle fell down.
Hana looks a little sad.

💬 Oh no, it fell down

Riku bumped into Hana’s blocks with a little tap. The block castle fell down. Hana looks a little sad.

🤔 How do you think Hana feels?

“I’m sorry” is not just a word.
It is a kind sign that says, “I made you feel sad. I noticed.”
Even if you didn’t mean to, it is okay to say it when someone is upset.

💬 “I’m sorry” means “I noticed”

“I’m sorry” is not just a word. It is a kind sign that says, “I made you feel sad. I noticed.” Even if you didn’t mean to, it is okay to say it when someone is upset.

🤔 What did Riku notice?

Riku said to Hana, “I’m sorry.”
Then he said, “I’ll fix it with you,” and picked up the blocks.
When you do what you can after saying sorry, your feelings come across even more.

💬 Words and kind actions

Riku said to Hana, “I’m sorry.” Then he said, “I’ll fix it with you,” and picked up the blocks. When you do what you can after saying sorry, your feelings come across even more.

🤔 What kind of help could you give after saying sorry?

Hana listened to Riku’s feelings, and little by little, she began to smile.
It is okay if there are days when you cannot smile right away.
“I’m sorry” is the first step to becoming friends again.

💬 Let’s play together again

Hana listened to Riku’s feelings, and little by little, she began to smile. It is okay if there are days when you cannot smile right away. “I’m sorry” is the first step to becoming friends again.

🤔 How do you feel when you make up with someone?