In per­fect­ly scan­ning rhyme, Rubab­shi explores the world of feel­ings, iden­ti­fy­ing and elab­o­rat­ing on hap­pi­ness, sad­ness, anger, calm­ness, excite­ment, bore­dom, brav­ery, fear, silli­ness, shy­ness, sor­row, and love. Through words and pic­tures, young read­ers real­ize that these emo­tions are expect­ed and nat­ur­al; there is no need to be fright­ened of expe­ri­enc­ing them or to feel over­whelmed. As in all Hachai books, faith in Hashem plays a role.

Col­or­ful pic­tures accom­pa­ny the text, with the faces reflect­ing the emo­tions described.

An impor­tant note is append­ed for adults, with tips for help­ing chil­dren express them­selves in a healthy and pro­duc­tive man­ner, and a dis­cus­sion of the impor­tance of express­ing feel­ings. The note also sug­gests the use of a feel­ings chart in the home or class­room to help chil­dren iden­ti­fy and name their feel­ings as they occur.

Rec­om­mend­ed for ages 3 to 6.