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.
Books can be the ideal place to search for ideas, or new dreams, or role models. Here, Lisa Bu shares some favourites and talks about he joys of comparing and contrasting - a great way to approach reading and life!
Read MoreGrumpy feelings don't need to last all day - a cheerful gift, a bit of sharing, and giving to a friend help the animals in this story to get over their grumpy starts to the day.
ages 0 to about 6 years
ages 6 to 12 years
An inspiring story about perseverance and appreciating the natural world. A boy and his uncle embark on an amazing hike through the magnificent Grampian mountain ranges. Not everything goes to plan, but there's physical and metaphorical beauty each step of the way.
A troubling and yet uplifting story of the effects of war and politics on the lives of two women and the way they come to love and respect each other.
Lovely fun for toddlers to about 4 years.
Do you have funny little bedtime routines at your house? One of my children always needed a cold tummy-button, summer or winter. We eventually settled on a little ice pack to cuddle up to in bed! For other children, it was endless stories or just the right pyjamas – you know the drill I’m sure.
8 great chicken books - about some wonderfully entertaining egg-layers and the power that chickens have to reduce poverty and increase social and economic security - for all ages
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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
A conversation about books + kids. A website resource and book reviews for educators, parents, grandparents. The main focus is emotional resilience.
