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.
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
Funny, inspiring story of Caramba, a cat who can't fly in a world where all cats can fly. There's heartache along the way but with the support of a good friend Caramba finds just the right niche - there's a place for everyone after all.
ages 0 to 8 years
ages 2 up to 12 years
Have you ever felt LOST or perhaps just out of place, in need of home? Ahh, but have you ever felt FOUND, in the perfect place, completely at home? In this thoroughly appealing story, a boy and a penguin move from being lost to being found.
ages newborn to 7 and then again for grownups
Is there a more fondly held wish for a parent than that their child will have a perfect day? A day of simple, stretching pleasures … the kind of day that goes unnoticed but shapes the child in lasting and important ways? Perfect is the story of that kind of day.
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 case you missed them - or perhaps to remind you of something you loved - here's a small revisit to our ‘friendship’ category.
Read MoreA conversation about books + kids. A website resource and book reviews for educators, parents, grandparents. The main focus is emotional resilience.
