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.
Set in Australia. A sweet wombat revels in the beauty of an Australian high-country winter, complete with snow on gum trees. A celebration of an Australian winter and the joy of finding your way home.
ages newborn to 8 years
Read-it-before-you-need-it means owning and reading well-chosen books that relate to important issues and significant life events. Before a child is touched by them ... building a small library of books that deal with experiences such as new babies, relationships, adventure, moving house and the weighty issues of anxieties, misunderstandings, disappointments, poverty, grief, ageing, illness and death.
And it’s about letting those stories find their way into the child’s play or quiet time so that they can wade around in the ideas and experiences that they've read about.
Read MoreEveryone thinks Fizz would make a good lapdog - but Fizz dreams of becoming a police dog. A funny first chapter-book for early readers with a hero who is full of spunk and determination.
ages 2 to 8 years
Read MoreAdult + children's book for ages 4 years and up
Books to spark or feed an interest in the shining planets and how they move. Two lovely and lyrical approaches to the study of the planets.
A funny and opinionated duck struggles to work out why a friend doesn’t look or act the same as other ducks. (It’s because the friend is a goat!) Great for talking about valuing differences.
ages newborn to 8 years / heartwarmers, s.t.e.m.
Read MoreThe story of Milo, a dog with 'few complaints', whose life and perspective changes when he's tossed about in a gale. Luckily, he has friends and good luck on his side. A lovely way to begin a discussion about mental health issues - and more.
ages 2 to 8 years
Read MoreIf I had to pick a favourite reading genre it would definitely be Young Adult Fantasy.
I think it’s because when I read to relax and escape (which is often), YA fantasy delivers great story without so much of the ‘grit’ that's in older-adult books.And I find, when looking through my library, that my preference is clearly for female lead characters. Especially those with strong spirits, courage and kindness. Dashti from Book of a Thousand Days is just such a character.
Read MoreA conversation about books + kids. A website resource and book reviews for educators, parents, grandparents. The main focus is emotional resilience.
