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.
About an over-excited little boy on Christmas Eve. Well versed in Christmas legend, he knows that not a creature should be stirring – not even a mouse. But our hero can’t sleep! It’s a major dilemma. Each page is full of fun!
ages baby to pre-teen
Stephen Burt is a poetry critic (surely that’s a rarity in the world of work!) He oozes enthusiasm for poetry as you’d expect—here’s a TED talk he gave a few years ago. It’s full of great reasons to love and share poetry.
Read Moreall ages
There's something here for everyone with poems ranging from classic to modern, raucous to soothing, historical to fantasy. Lovely for any age or stage.
Always solemn, joyful, poignant. Tear-inducing, gratitude, appreciation. Here's what Anzac Day looked like in Samford Valley.
Read MoreAustralia is a wildly diverse country with so very much to marvel at and to love - here is a stunning and beautifully crafted reminder of why so many of us 'love a sunburnt country'.
all ages / coffee table, s.o.s.e.
I bought this picture book just for me, without hesitation. It's full of sentiment but not sentimental and the words are profoundly simple. The illustrations are not too shabby either. (Read that as 'they're stunning!')
ages toddler to grown-up
A conversation about books + kids. A website resource and book reviews for educators, parents, grandparents. The main focus is emotional resilience.
