Big feelings. Gentle ways through.
Stories and creative resources that help children explore big feelings, difficult questions and the things that can be hard to put into words.
About What the World Told Us
Some feelings are too big for little words.
What the World Told Us was created from a simple idea: children deserve gentle, meaningful ways to explore the feelings and questions that can be difficult to explain.
Through stories, creative activities and thoughtfully designed resources, we create space for children to wonder, talk, draw, write and make sense of what is happening inside them — without expecting every difficult feeling to have a simple answer.
Our approach
Our resources are created to support the development of emotional literacy by helping children notice, name and communicate their feelings, build emotional vocabulary, and explore their experiences through age-appropriate reflection and creative expression. By encouraging curiosity, conversation and connection, What the World Told Us aims to provide practical tools that can complement the important social and emotional learning already happening at home, in educational settings and alongside child-focused professionals.
Inspired by nature, connection and the conversations children sometimes need help beginning, our resources are designed to be used by families, educators and other professionals supporting children.
Behind What the World Told Us is Jacqui De Araugo, an Australian writer and education support professional with more than 15 years' experience working alongside children and young people.
This is a growing collection of stories and resources created with one belief at its heart:
Big feelings don't always need fixing. Sometimes they need somewhere safe to be heard.
Supporting emotional literacy, one conversation at a time.
Children don't always have the words to explain what they're feeling — especially when emotions are big, complicated or unfamiliar.
What the World Told Us creates stories and thoughtful resources that encourage children to recognise, explore and express their emotions in ways that feel gentle, safe and accessible.
Through storytelling, reflection and creative activities, our resources are designed to nurture emotional literacy, self-awareness and meaningful conversations between children and the adults who support them.
Because sometimes understanding a feeling begins simply by finding the words for it.
Coming Soon:
Whispers in the Wind
Some things are difficult to say out loud. Sometimes it’s easier to whisper them to the wind.
Whispers in the Wind is a gentle activity book that invites children to explore their inner world through creativity, reflection and imagination.
Through drawing, writing and thoughtful activities, children are encouraged to notice their feelings, explore meaningful memories and experiences, and find their own ways to express the things that can be difficult to put into words.
A new resource from What the World Told Us, coming soon.
Explore What The World Told Us
Stories and creative resources designed to help children explore feelings, ask big questions and find gentle ways to express what can be hard to say.
Activity Books & Resources
Creative activities that give children gentle ways to explore feelings, memories and experiences through writing, drawing and reflection.
Stories That Start Conversations
Thoughtful stories that explore the big questions children carry and create opportunities for meaningful conversations with the adults around them.
For Educators & Helping Professionals
Practical resources designed to support emotional literacy, reflection and meaningful conversations with children.
Whether you're a parent, educator, professional, or simply interested in what we're creating, we'd love to hear from you. For questions, collaborations or enquiries about What The World Told Us, get in touch.
Big conversations for little hearts
