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.
Like most of Margaret Wild's books, this one is overflowing with subtle messages, in this case about conquering fear and overcoming inbuilt prejudice, told in a gentle, peaceful, homey sort of way.
ages baby to 8 years
Read MoreJohn Paul Lederach is a practitioner and educator for peace. His book The Moral Imagination: The Art and Soul of Building Peace positively glitters.
While math is ultimately grounded in number, modern mathematics is such a complicated creature that understanding its organic workings requires much more than the ability to count . . .
Read MoreAs I busily prepare for school to start in two weeks this is a harrowing reminder of Pakistan's situation. I guess I could talk about how grateful I am for my circumstances but this isn't about me. It's about them...
Read MoreI don’t normally like books that overtly teach. I prefer the teaching part to settle gently in the recesses of small minds ready for them to catch and adapt as life throws circumstances to them that don’t quite match the books they’ve read. Mile-High Apple Pie is an exception - there's the obvious, plus much more.
ages 4 to 12 years
Read MoreSam and Charlie are twins; one is 'naughty' and the other is 'nice'. Which is cause for some considerable consternation in the family. It turns out to be a problem for Santa too!
ages 2 to 12 years - a really fun book for Christmas!
The 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 MoreA conversation about books + kids. A website resource and book reviews for educators, parents, grandparents. The main focus is emotional resilience.
