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 1 to 7 years
Tongue twisting dinosaur names are terrific for kids who like to play with words and get their mouths around new combinations of sounds—they’re also terrific for kids who are mad about dinosaurs! Loads of happy bedtime reading in this one!
The power of kindness, friendship, and welcoming hearts. A good witch and her friends prevail against a bullying dragon - and there's always room for one more on the broom.
age guide: newborn to 8 years
In this post: podcasts, 23 fabulous books, a TED talk, lots of brain food + rollicking entertainment!
for all ages
Read MoreMulti-generational favourites - these are books that celebrate simple joys. They're full of detail - it's fun to search each page for all of the teddies and laugh at their funny antics. Little ones will find lots to giggle at.
age guide - birth to 8 years
ages newborn to 8 years, but adults and teens will get a kick out of it too
Theodore Roosevelt apparently said that 'comparison is the thief of joy' and that's almost always true. But in this great-fun story, comparison is the key to all sorts of funny and joyful moments. Great lessons wrapped up in a hilarious and fast moving story.
In case you missed them - or perhaps to remind you of something you loved - here's a small revisit to our ‘friendship’ category.
Read MoreIt’s entirely possible that somewhere a little one is reading their Grandparent’s childhood copy of Dogger. First published in 1977, the story is almost 40 years old – and it’s still fresh and lively and entirely relatable. The story is well known and well loved and so hardly needs recounting here. Just in case, though …
ages 2 to 8 years
Dogger is a soft toy dog who is very special to his owner Dave – he’s
Read MoreA conversation about books + kids. A website resource and book reviews for educators, parents, grandparents. The main focus is emotional resilience.
