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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\[...\] ![Bold Beginnings: How High-Contrast Books Benefit Early Infant Development](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/06-%20B-6%20High%20Contrast.png?width=670&height=346&name=06-%20B-6%20High%20Contrast.png) ###### 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\[...\] ![Beyond the Bookshelf: Exclusive Services at All About Books](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Services%20Heading.jpg?width=670&height=346&name=Services%20Heading.jpg) ###### 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](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/04%20-%20Bibliotherapy_01.png?width=670&height=346&name=04%20-%20Bibliotherapy_01.png) ###### 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\[...\] ![Two Books, One Mission — Safe Sleep for Babies!](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Sleep%20Vs%20Bedtime%20Baby.png?width=670&height=346&name=Sleep%20Vs%20Bedtime%20Baby.png) ###### 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\[...\] ![Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/09%20-%20Latinx%20Heritage%20Month-1.jpg?width=670&height=346&name=09%20-%20Latinx%20Heritage%20Month-1.jpg) ###### Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month September 24, 2025 Join us in celebrating Latinx Heritage Month as we shine a spotlight on the incredible works of Latinx authors and illustrators! We are thrilled to share with you some of our favorite titles that beautifully capture the\[...\] ![Expanding Horizons: New Bilingual Books in Arabic, Chinese, and Haitian Creole](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2-2025%20Multi%20Language.png?width=670&height=346&name=2-2025%20Multi%20Language.png) ###### Expanding Horizons: New Bilingual Books in Arabic, Chinese, and Haitian Creole February 18, 2025 At All About Books, we have always prioritized offering a wide variety of Spanish-English books for children ages Birth – 5 years. Children’s books in Spanish and English are incredibly helpful for Bilingual households\[...\] ![Inspiring Dialogic Reading with DR Books](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Dialogic%20Reading%20Featured%20Image.png?width=670&height=346&name=Dialogic%20Reading%20Featured%20Image.png) ###### 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\[...\] ![Combat Summer Slide: Keep Your Child's Mind Active!](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Summer%20Slide%20Refresh.png?width=670&height=346&name=Summer%20Slide%20Refresh.png) ###### Combat Summer Slide: Keep Your Child's Mind Active! July 2, 2024 As we bask in the bliss of summer vacation, indulging in outdoor activities such as swimming and embarking on exciting family road trips, it is imperative to remember that this period can also result in a decline in\[...\] ![Back-to-School Books](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Back%20to%20School.jpg?width=670&height=346&name=Back%20to%20School.jpg) ###### Back-to-School Books September 7, 2023 As Summer comes to an end, parents prepare their back-to-school supply lists and plan for their more structured routines. Whether a child is going off to school for the first time or returning for another year, this can\[...\] ![Attending the 2023 National Smart Start Conference](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/70428885212__A2E2B6D0-F810-4250-909B-7E59102FDE6A-1.jpg?width=670&height=346&name=70428885212__A2E2B6D0-F810-4250-909B-7E59102FDE6A-1.jpg) ###### Attending the 2023 National Smart Start Conference August 3, 2023 Back in April, Sarah Pelkey and I had the pleasure of traveling down to Greensboro, NC for the National Smart Start conference and had the opportunity to see the passion of its participants ignite the venue.  ### Subscribe to our **Content** to receive our latest **Tips & Tricks!** [![AAB Logo-1-3](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AAB%20Logo-1-3.png?width=100&height=100&name=AAB%20Logo-1-3.png "AAB Logo-1-3")](http://allaboutbookslogo) General - [Visit our Website](https://www.allaboutbooks.org/) - [Meet the AAB Team](https://www.allaboutbooks.org/meet-the-aab-team) - [Contact Us](https://www.allaboutbooks.org/contact-us) - Manage Email Settings Blog - [AAB Help Docs](https://blog.allaboutbooks.org) Follow us [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/allaboutbooksllc/) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/allaboutbooksllc/) [Twitter](https://twitter.com/aab_llc) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/all-about-books-llc-60657114a/) @2022