This is Not Yours to Carry
This is Not Yours to Carry
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By Sarah Brown and Matt Brown
A story about healing, hope, and learning what’s not ours to carry
When Tai feels the weight of worry, sadness, and fear in his home, a wise white wolf appears with a magical, invisible backpack - helping him discover how to put down what feels too heavy.
Written by Sarah Brown with Matt Brown and illustrated by their daughter, Oceana Olsen, This Is Not Yours to Carry is a tender, empowering story about emotional healing and breaking cycles. It reminds tamariki that while big feelings are real and valid, not every burden belongs to them.
How this resource supports our tamariki:
This book helps children recognise when they’re carrying emotional weight that isn’t theirs - and that it’s okay to let go. Reading and reflecting together can open gentle conversations about safety, emotional wellbeing, and finding freedom from things that feel too heavy. A hopeful story for any whānau navigating healing and change.
Frequently asked questions
How long will it take for my order to arrive?
Due to courier services (at times) being unreliable, we have overestimated delivery timeframes to do our best to ensure your expectations are met.
- Canterbury: 2-4 working days
- South Island: 2-5 working days
- North Island 4-6 working days
Can I return items from my order?
Absolutely!
If for any reason you aren’t happy with your order then please email kiaora@whanaucompass.org.nz, letting us know you’d like to return an item, we will then provide you with a return address for that order and will provide you with a full refund for the item (not including the shipping cost).
We are happy to exchange or refund your items within 30 days of your purchase, provided they can be returned to us in their original packaging and "as new" condition.
The item I want is out of stock. When will it be back?
When an item sells out we aim to get it back in stock as soon as possible. If you'd like us to let you know once it's back, send us an email to kiaora@whanaucompass.org.nz