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.
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
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
If you have a secret menagerie of mythical animals living in your bedroom, you might find the mammoth sneaking into the family fridge - what to do next? The little girl in this story bides her time and rescues her mammoth.
ages 2 to 10 years / funny, imagination
Here is a little fellow whose ‘head is filled with wonder.’ He’s great at noticing the wonders in his world, things like birds flying, clouds, and stars. He’s great at asking question too, like ‘what the best playground in the world might be like.’ He’s a boy who is not perishing for want of wonder. But he is constantly told to move on
ages 3 to 9 years
ages newborn to 6 years
You probably know the song and sing it often with young children - here it's beautifully accompanied by nostalgic pictures of a family and their make-believe adventure.
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!
It’s an Australian childhood ritual to pore over the latest Graeme Base book. This one could well be my favourite. There’s a really strong but attainable environment message running through it, with a boy seeing ‘eye to eye’ with a whole range of animals in an array of habitats and circumstances.
ages birth to 8 + grownup
A conversation about books + kids. A website resource and book reviews for educators, parents, grandparents. The main focus is emotional resilience.
