Noura’s Jar of Worries

Noura keeps her feelings tucked inside a small glass jar she carries everywhere. At first, the jar feels simple to hold. It rests quietly in her hands or sits beside her bed at night. But as days pass, the jar begins to grow. Tiny thoughts begin to stack. Moments that felt confusing or heavy settle into the glass walls. What once felt small now feels noticeable. Heavier. Harder to ignore.

She does not want to worry anyone. She does not want to be the reason someone else feels sad. So she holds the jar tightly, keeping it close and hoping no one will see it. But jars are not meant to stay sealed forever. Feelings are not meant to be carried alone. And Noura begins to learn that there is strength in sharing, softness in opening up, and courage in letting herself be seen.

This story is for children who feel deeply. For children who quietly absorb the world around them. For children who listen closely to the tone of voices, the shuffle of routines, the way adults sigh when they believe no one is watching. Noura’s jar is the inner world many children hold but do not yet have words for.

Noura’s Jar of Worries gently guides children through recognizing their emotions, expressing them with compassion, and finding connection in moments of vulnerability. It does not rush or correct feelings. It holds space for them with care, patience, and tenderness.

Noura learns that speaking with someone she trusts makes the jar feel lighter. Drawing her feelings gives shape to what felt overwhelming. Placing her worries in nature allows her to release them slowly, with grounding and presence. And most importantly, she learns she is not alone. The jar is not hers to carry by herself.

This book was created with children’s emotional worlds at the forefront. It was informed by real experiences of young people who have navigated change, uncertainty, and stress. It encourages children to express rather than suppress, and it invites adults to listen in a way that honors what children feel.