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.
I’m delighted to introduce … Harry! Harry is 6, and always ready with a cheeky joke. His family live in South East Queensland and, just the other day, he told me they went swimming in their pyjamas before breakfast—life doesn’t get much better!
Who’s in your family, Harry?
I love my family! My mum, my dad, 2 dogs, Addie and me. Addie is my grandma.
Hello there—wherever you've been, we hope you had a perfect Christmas break! While you were away, we did a bit of fine tuning on the site, à la these.....
Read MoreBefore we go on a Christmas break full of sun and surf, here's a roundup of Christmas books we've loved. We hope you find something new to share or a past love to remember. We hope you have a beautiful Christmas, with or without the sun and surf. Love and warmest wishes from us all - Joan, Kim, Sam, Jesse & Louisa
Read MoreThe New York Times have re-tweeted this article by Donna De La Cruz as one of their most engaging stories of 2016. It sure is. Here are a few of the achingly wonderful replies from kids who were asked to finish the question "I wish my teacher knew"....
Read Moreages 0 to 8 years
Childhood is a wondrous and joyful time. Everything is magical and full of wonder. But it's easy to forget that childhood is also intense!
Those small bodies can experience such BIG emotions. Learning to understand, process and communicate emotions is a difficult process.
A book that's been incredibly helpful in our home recently is In My Heart: A Book Of Feelings.
Read MoreKids can cook at any time or in any place—no food required!—with this wonderful book by Lotta Nieminen.
ages 2 to 10 years
Read MoreWhen John Lewis accepted the 2016 National Book Awards prize, his emotions and words brought tears to eyes as he remembered a librarian who refused to allow him to borrow books because of his skin colour...
Read MoreA conversation about books + kids. A website resource and book reviews for educators, parents, grandparents. The main focus is emotional resilience.
