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.
ages 4 to 12 years
Friendships are seldom perfect, especially when the friends are new to forming and maintaining relationships outside their immediate family. Purdy (the cat) and Barker (the dog) have a solid but anguished sort of friendship. It’s the sort of friendship that will be instantly recognisable to many kids and their parents (or teachers)...
One book each (adult and child) to help us know and feel what it is to be a refugee: certain that there was no choice but to leave, yet living a life devoid of sureness. Both are beautiful to look at, both tell personal stories respectfully and without compromise.
There are so many fast and witty grabs in this 3 minute video that we can safely quote from it without being the least bit of a spoiler, like ...
Read MoreAlphabet books are great for reinforcing alphabetical order and connecting sounds with words. And the art is often brilliant. What Pete Ate from A-Z is both of those, and it's a story too!
ages 2 to 8 years
The remarkable true story of a horse and his trainer show what it is to lead and care for others.
ages 2 to 10 years
ages 5 to 10 years
We really shouldn't assume that we know Number Three—he has hopes and dreams and doubts, you know. Follow his journey as he finds where he truly belongs.
Bookshelf ideas from all over, we like them a lot, maybe you will too. Some are achievable, some not so much - but still beautiful to look at.
Read MoreA conversation about books + kids. A website resource and book reviews for educators, parents, grandparents. The main focus is emotional resilience.
