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.
We have a family tradition of giving a book as well as eggs on Easter morning and it's always a time of excitement and surprises. It's also a time when we (my family and I) try to get creative with the kids - we do a whole bunch of Easter crafts and activities....
ages 1 to 4 years
It’s quite difficult to find a good Easter book, but Easter Surprise is one of them. The words are simple verse and not too complicated which makes it perfect for toddlers. The pictures are bright and lots of fun. It's an Ivy favourite!
A brilliant tale of a duck who calls a halt to war, and the warriors who are led to peace. It's great for entrenching a desire for peace and for overcoming fear of unknown.
ages 2 to 12 years / emotional resilience
The grand adventures of a tiny Sea Snail and a ‘gray-blue humpback whale’. The little Sea Snail has lived her entire life on a rock in the dock, but she's not like the other snails – she has an itchy foot! A brilliant book full of great themes.
ages newborn to 6 years
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
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 Moreages baby to about 7 years
Kim's in Cairns for a few days playing with her three little grandkids - so I thought maybe you'd like a peek into her Book Depository wish list in absentia. It's a long list! So long in fact that Book Depository make her start again every so often. But these 5 are currently at the top....
A conversation about books + kids. A website resource and book reviews for educators, parents, grandparents. The main focus is emotional resilience.
