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Bold Beginnings: How High-Contrast Books Benefit Early Infant Development

May 29, 2026

As soon as they are born, babies are learning about the world around them—and books play a surprisingly powerful role in those first few months. Reading together with babies starting at birth helps support early brain[...]

Body Awareness for Kids: Simple Somatic Practices for Emotional Health

May 15, 2026

Understanding Somatic Practices and Why They Matter for Children Somatic practices are body-based approaches that intentionally strengthen the mind–body connection. They teach children to observe their physical[...]

Beyond the Bookshelf: Exclusive Services at All About Books

April 30, 2026

At All About Books, exceptional service is at the core of everything we do. Our suite of services makes it simple to get the right books into the hands of the children and families who need them most—explore what we[...]

Bibliotherapy: Children's Books in the Therapy Space

April 15, 2026

What Is Bibliotherapy and Why Does It Matter for Children Bibliotherapy is the intentional use of books and stories as therapeutic tools to support emotional healing, personal growth, and psychological well-being. For[...]

The Surprising Power of Nursery Rhymes in Early Reading

March 19, 2026

Why Nursery Rhymes Matter More than You Think Nursery rhymes might feel like a sweet, simple part of childhood—but they’re actually doing some pretty powerful work behind the scenes. In just a few minutes of singing or[...]

Female Voices in Literature: Celebrating Women's History Month

March 3, 2026

March brings the start of spring and Women’s History Month—an ideal time to celebrate the many ways women have shaped children’s literature. In honor of the month, we’re spotlighting remarkable women authors and[...]

How to Duplicate an Order

February 19, 2026

If you have a regular order you like to place for your sites, or maybe an order you want to order for multiple sites, one of the easiest things you can do is to duplicate a previous order. Booklists are another method[...]

Looking Back at 2025: All About Books Year in Review

January 22, 2026

It's time to look back on another fantastic year at All About Books! 2025 brought big changes, and we’re excited to see their benefits unfold in the coming year and beyond. Our fantastic warehouse team made drastic[...]

Two Books, One Mission — Safe Sleep for Babies!

December 10, 2025

Stepping back into the spotlight this week is our esteemed colleague, Dr. John Hutton. He sheds light on the evolution of these two Blue Manatee Press titles for promoting safe sleep practices. Over the years, the work[...]

Overcoming Childhood Separation Anxiety with Reading

December 4, 2025

Understanding Separation Anxiety in Early Childhood Separation anxiety is a common developmental phase for young children, typically emerging between six months and three years of age. This period is marked by distress[...]

Supporting Literacy: Our Fall 2025 Events and Partnerships

November 13, 2025

We just wrapped up another season of conferences, traveling far and wide to share our love of books. Seeing our customers in person is a big highlight of the fall! Take a look at what our team has been up to and where[...]

The Importance of Native American Representation in Early Literacy

November 3, 2025

The Power of Representation in Children's Literature Representation in children's literature is crucial because it shapes how young readers perceive themselves and their world. When children see characters that look[...]