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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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.[...]

A dive into the SHARE/STEP Method

January 28, 2025

As we learn more about early childhood development, it is becoming widely accepted that shared reading should begin at birth. The beautiful time when a baby is forming relationships with their caregivers is stressful[...]

Ensuring Safe Sleep for Newborns

September 24, 2024

Welcoming a baby into your life can be both a joyous and intimidating experience. It’s bringing in a new person who needs to be cared for, fed, loved, and ensuring their safety while they grow. When discussing those[...]

Inspiring Dialogic Reading with DR Books

July 16, 2024

Stepping into the spotlight on the blog this week is our esteemed colleague, Dr. John Hutton. Exploring his DR Book series, he sheds light on the profound influence of dialogic reading in enhancing literacy skills. What[...]

How Papa Became a Princess and Stories about Supportive Parents with Doug Cenko

June 13, 2024

In 2023 we established a partnership with Blue Manatee Press, working together to feature some of their titles in our All About Books catalogs. Through this partnership, we have had the pleasure of connecting with the[...]