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.
Multi-generational favourites - these are books that celebrate simple joys. They're full of detail - it's fun to search each page for all of the teddies and laugh at their funny antics. Little ones will find lots to giggle at.
age guide - birth to 8 years
ages 2 - 10 years
Underpants are endlessly funny and in this story they are also the source of much consternation as a family work to provide Queen Victoria herself with her first ever pair of knickers. Sophisticated humour with a bit of slapstick thrown in make it fun for all ages.
ages newborn to grownup
A brilliant fractured fairytale that introduces us to that famous cow's many attempts at a moon jump before that glorious moment when she actually made it. Funny and tender and full of hope for all of us who struggle.
A brilliant hand shadow video + a couple of fun books to make your own hand shadows on a lazy evening - for all ages!
Read MoreSometimes it takes a while to find a perfect friend or to recognise the greatness in someone who might be your friend. Sometimes we can overlook someone’s best efforts just because they don’t match our expectations. Sometimes we might not see the kindnesses we are being offered or the fun that is waiting for us. All those things happened to Ted.
ages 2 to 8 years
ages 0 to 5 years old
DEAR ZOO... Surprises and fun on every page, just add animal noises. A funny book that is essentially every child's dream—a zoo sends a crazy array of animals for the child to try out as a pet.
ages birth to 8 years
Max has two brothers with impressive collections—one collects coins and the other collects stamps. And while Max with his collection comes out as clearly the hero, one of the many great things about this brilliant story is that the work of his brothers doesn't get undervalued.
A conversation about books + kids. A website resource and book reviews for educators, parents, grandparents. The main focus is emotional resilience.
