Teaching Mindfulness to Toddlers Through Storytime

September 9, 2025

The Importance of Mindfulness for Toddlers Introducing mindfulness to babies and young children begins with helping them notice and appreciate the present moment. Mindfulness involves being attentive, observing feelings[...]

Championing Early Literacy: RX for Summer Reading's Impact in Alabama

September 4, 2025

At All About Books, we champion early literacy by supporting initiatives that spark a lifelong love of reading. One program we’re especially proud to partner with is the RX for Summer Reading Program, hosted annually by[...]

New Series from Child's Play Focuses on Positive Behaviors

August 7, 2025

In 2024, Child’s Play published a series of simple board books called First Feelings. This was in response to research indicating that good mental health was increasingly under threat, in children as much as in adults.[...]

Effective Tummy Time Techniques to Boost Baby Development

July 31, 2025

The Critical Role of Tummy Time in Early Development Tummy time is a foundational activity for infant development, offering vital benefits for both physical and cognitive growth. When your baby spends short, supervised[...]

Staff Picks 2025: Our Team's Favorite Children's Books

July 22, 2025

Empowering Neurodiverse Children Through Reading: Tips and Strategies

July 10, 2025

What is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity recognizes that children’s brains develop in many different ways. Differences in thinking, learning, and interacting—such as ADHD, autism, and sensory processing variations—are[...]

Celebrate Disability Pride Month with Heather Avis's, Everyone Belongs

July 1, 2025

Understanding Disability Pride Month and Its Importance Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July to honor people with disabilities and mark the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It highlights[...]

Supporting Literacy: Our Spring 2025 Events and Partnerships

June 19, 2025

Reach Out & Read National Retreat: We were proud to be the exclusive vendor and sponsor at this year’s Reach Out and Read National Retreat in Portland, Oregon, which brought together Reach Out and Read sites from across[...]

The Power of Childhood Routines: Essential Benefits and Tips

May 29, 2025

Establishing routines in early childhood is essential for fostering healthy development and a sense of security. This blog explores the multifaceted benefits of structured routines for young children. The Developmental[...]

Teaching Kids About Negative Emotions: Key to Emotional Regulation

April 29, 2025

Why Understanding Negative Emotions is Crucial for Children Understanding negative emotions like anger, sadness, and jealousy is vital for a child's emotional development. These feelings are normal, and learning to[...]

The Creation of the Book Showcase: An interview with Anna McBee

March 27, 2025

Our team at All About Books has been working with Reach Out and Read for years. This incredible program provides books to children during their well-child visit, sending them home with a brand-new book to add to their[...]

Supporting Preschooler Literacy: Book Showcase Highlights

March 20, 2025

Developmental Guidelines: Preschoolers *Information provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics Topics & Relatable Experiences Paperback Books & Longer Stories Simple/Memorizable Texts Choosing book titles that[...]