I’m Not Angry, I’m Just Hurt / 我不是生气，我只是受伤了

By: Shu Chen Hou

Narrated by: Dongxiao Zhu

Liam carries wounds no one sees and feelings no one asks about. One rainy afternoon, he finds Shadow, a stray dog who is just as broken and afraid as he is. Together, they begin a journey of healing built on trust, compassion, and second chances.

As Shadow learns to walk again, Liam opens his heart—to his grandmother, to his best friend Maya, and to himself. Through their bond, he discovers that anger often hides pain, and pain can lead to growth when we let others in.

I’m Not Angry, I’m Just Hurt / 我不是生气我只是受伤了 is a bilingual English–Simplified Chinese children’s book that resonates across generations. It offers young listeners a gentle way to explore emotions, while giving parents and teachers a tool for meaningful conversations about empathy, resilience, and healing.

Perfect for:

• Listen-aloud: Ages 6–9
• Independent listening: Ages 9–12
• Older listeners & adults: A reflective parable about trust, healing, and second chances.

©2025 Shu Chen Hou (P)2025 Shu Chen Hou

Excellent!

I have listened to the story more than once. Ms. Zhu’s soft voice is soothing and therapeutic. It felt like a friend was talking to me from her heart. She interpreted Dr. Hou’s book very well and brought it to life. I hope this story can reach to many audiences, young and old. I’m looking forward to hearing more audiobooks like this.

Narration

The narration was beautiful! Very standard Mandarin, clearly spoken with no accent. This is a great story for kids or for beginner Chinese speakers who are getting into more complex concepts and nuances of the language.

I'm Not Angry, I'm Just Hurt review

The narrator has a lovely clear voice. This short audio book is helping me to learn Mandarin.