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The Nostalgic Appeal of Eric Carle Books
The Nostalgic Appeal of Eric Carle Books

July 30, 2026

Classic children's books—they are read across generations, shared between parents and children, and revisited again and again. While every beloved classic is unique, many share a few key qualities: they create[...]

Sensory Discoveries: How Tactile Books Stimulate Infants' Growing Brains
Sensory Discoveries: How Tactile Books Stimulate Infants' Growing Brains

July 16, 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[...]

Beat the Summer Slide: Preventing Summer Learning Loss Through Reading!
Beat the Summer Slide: Preventing Summer Learning Loss Through Reading!

June 18, 2026

As we enter the sunny days of summer vacation, children are excited to trade classroom routines for outdoor adventures, family vacations, and free-time galore. While these experiences create lasting memories, they can[...]

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

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