WTBA is a collection of and conversation about powerful books that strengthen, elevate, inspire and help to grow powerful, resilient kids. We're a book oriented guide for parents, grandparents, educators, aunts, uncles and anyone involved in nurturing children and caring for friends.
History connects us with times past, helps us feel grateful for present moments and, with the right telling, it can give us hope for the future. Here's a sampling of Christmas history stories that my family likes, maybe you'll enjoy them also...
Read MoreHere are a few books that capture an Australian Christmas and do it so well that they’ll appeal to children and adults wherever they live around the world, even if they’re buried in snow for Christmas. (Although to be fair they could also result in a yearning for some sunshine.)
Read MoreI like my nativities simple, not too cute and always reverent. I also like them to be so beautiful that the pictures alone speak to hope and joy and love. Here are five of my favourites (including maybe the most beautiful drawing of the Baby Jesus ever).
for all ages
Read MoreThe illustrations here are fabulous; hazy and colourful at the same time, evocative and cheery. The story is lovely, about giving what you can and giving the best you have. A gentle nudge to smile a little more and appreciate the good things of life.
ages 2 to pre-teen and grownup
Read More22 gorgeous picture books, separated into age groups. Our picks for Christmas gifting.
Read MoreThis is a truly gorgeous Nativity book. We love it because it tells the nativity in a way that makes new listeners stop and think and ponder to understand. The story is in idioms from Liberia and it’s beautiful to read. It’s so well told that the rhythm of the words is easy to catch and then it just flows.
ages baby to grown-up - and everyone in between.
Read MoreTruly, this is a lovely book. In a time of poverty and despair, two young men - a priest and a teacher - recognised the gift that comforting words could be and created a carol that would drift and echo through the ages.
ages 4 to 12 years
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