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.
Lovely for talking about progress and learning – Galileo learned, the scientific community learned, and ultimately we all learned - and thinking deeply, the stars, tolerance and courage.
ages 4 to adult / powerful lives, s.t.e.m.
all ages
In case you missed them - or perhaps to remind you of something you loved - here's a small revisit to our 'community' category
A wonderful coffee table book; captivating art and words with meaning for adults at least as much as for children. 20 illustrators bring their very best work and perfectly compliment 20 inspiring quotes.
ages early childhood and upwards
Read MoreSet in Paris, France. A wonderful, inspirational book that speaks of the little-known history of Muslim heroes in Paris during World War II and their rescues of Jews, Resistance fighters, Allied pilots, and prisoners of war.
ages 10 to grown-up
Sometimes I'm asked what the children call me at school. The most common answer is, of course, Jesse. However I've been awarded other names too, the most recent of which was Master Splinter by three of my new little boys......
Read MoreDo you have Easter plans this year? We’ll be camping in the New England area of New South Wales, one of our favourite places. And taking a novel each - looking forward to reading these!
Read MoreWe 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....
A conversation about books + kids. A website resource and book reviews for educators, parents, grandparents. The main focus is emotional resilience.
