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 2 - 12
I once entertained a group of four teenage boys for close to an hour just by passing out these three books. Unfortunately, it was in a church meeting and the sniggering (and occasional outbursts of laughter) were not entirely appropriate!
Read MoreAges 2 to 8
Learning to navigate the pressures of life and discovering who they want to become is something that all children have to face, and it can be tough. Being You Is Enough is wonderfully empowering book that helps teach essential truths that all children need to hear.
Read MoreAges 3 to 8
A Whale of a Mistake is a beautifully relatable journey of hope and courage. With a focus on growth mindset and perspective it is a perfect gift for a child that is struggling with their imperfections and limitation. It’s a must have read-it-before-you-need-it book because, sooner or later, we all make mistakes.
Read MoreGeorge is a bird with a problem and he has created a whole life to hide the problem. Good thing he has a friend who helps him to overcome the problem, and let George see all the wonder the world has to offer.
ages 2 to 8 years
ages 4 to 12 years
With Marge in charge there’s plenty of fun, a fair smattering of risk taking, a few nervous moments and a whole of rule bending. A terrific book for early readers and for reading aloud to younger kids. The universal experience of waiting anxiously for a new babysitter will delight young readers – but they’ll probably never have a babysitter quite like Marge.
ages 4 to 12 years
Friendships are seldom perfect, especially when the friends are new to forming and maintaining relationships outside their immediate family. Purdy (the cat) and Barker (the dog) have a solid but anguished sort of friendship. It’s the sort of friendship that will be instantly recognisable to many kids and their parents (or teachers)...
Have you heard of The OK Book? It’s ok. Well actually it's brilliant and endearing. OK is a stick figure who likes to try lots of different things and isn't particularly great at any of them. And that’s ok!!!
ages 2 to 10 years
Read MoreA conversation about books + kids. A website resource and book reviews for educators, parents, grandparents. The main focus is emotional resilience.
