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.
We're loving the Timeline series around here—it's quick to play,about 15 minutes per game tops and still works your brain. It’s hard enough that everyone has to guess some answers, and easy enough that everyone knows some for sure.
ages 10 to 12 years up
Hip swinging, foot stamping fun in this rewrite of everyone’s favourite dance tune—Footloose! There’s even a CD with Kenny Loggins himself singing. Dancing fun for at least three generations of your family.
ages 2 to 8 years
We do love our sunburnt country. Even when it’s been scorching hot (where we are) for weeks—and even with all its faults and growing pains. We love the kindness of its people, the beauty of its landscapes, the welcome in its Anthem and the camaraderie of its holidays.
Read MoreFunny bedtime reading that says: “we love books, you and I, and we know how to use them.” Perfect for booklovers who already know that books can be read anywhere in any way + for reluctant readers who need something to inspire without preaching.
ages 2 to 8 years
We're so glad that Lindsay agreed to be first in our Where People Read series where we ask: what are you reading and where do you read? Lindsay describes herself as a "Plant-based mamma to five rambunctious kiddos, lover of all things 70's and wannabe organic gardener". She
Read MoreAn utterly captivating book that invites us into a world of imagination. What sort of elephant would be? How about a cloud, or a star, or a lion?
ages 2 to 12 years
When you’re a worm on a mission to get to an apple, you need determination and imagination – and you need to be a go-with-the-flow sort of worm. There’s a great punchline in this book and easy to ‘read’ pictures too.
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.
