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.
ages 6 years and up
Shakespeare certainly knew how to spin a tale - but reading or seeing one of his classic plays performed live can be intimidating or just plain hard to follow. Try reading these brilliant Shakespeare Stories first, they'll help it all come together and make the original so much easier to love.
A stunning collaboration of words and art, this is an affirmation of the value of wonderful hours spent immersed in a book. Magical art work reminds us of the joys of opening yet another book and beginning a new adventure.
ages early childhood to grown-up
BIG is a terrific read that seamlessly introduces relativity - which is key to understanding concepts of measurement and geometry. If that one concept doesn’t quite gel in young minds, it makes further maths that much trickier. It's a fun and totally appealing little book.
ages newborn to 8 years / s.t.e.m.
ages 4 to 8 years
Set in Egypt, this is an ever so slightly suspenseful book to read aloud and it's then so very peaceful in its resolution. Ahmed has a secret—and it’s a good one! I love this book and can hardly count the number of times I've given it as a gift.
I really love alphabet books, it's the certainty coupled with surprise I think. The certainty of knowing what comes next – D follows C every time – and the delight of the surprising way each book treats the letters.
kids of all ages
From cover to cover, If... is an enjoyable and fresh look at what might be. Each page presents a simple yet complex thought and a positively enthralling illustration to match. The cover picture is of fish masquerading as the leaves of a tree and the book continues in the same vein
ages 2 years to grownup
ages birth to 8 years
Max has two brothers with impressive collections—one collects coins and the other collects stamps. And while Max with his collection comes out as clearly the hero, one of the many great things about this brilliant story is that the work of his brothers doesn't get undervalued.
A conversation about books + kids. A website resource and book reviews for educators, parents, grandparents. The main focus is emotional resilience.
