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Looking, Learning, Connecting: How Infants Benefit from Books with Baby Faces

June 5, 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Engaging STEAM Storybooks from All About Books

September 18, 2025

The Importance of STEAM Education in Early Childhood STEAM education, which encompasses Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, is crucial in early childhood development. It fosters creativity, critical[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]