ABDO - A Family of Educational Publishers

ABDO - A Family of Educational Publishers ABDO is a leading educational publisher of books & digital resources for today's libraries & schools Our company started small when Joseph M.

Since 1985, ABDO has been a leader in children’s PreK–12 educational publishing for school and public libraries. We have earned a reputation for providing the best in reading and research for children and young adults while delivering unsurpassed customer service. Abdo, together with daughters Jill (Abdo) Hansen, Lynne Abdo, and Melody (Abdo) Borth, founded Abdo & Daughters in 1985. With just nine

employees and strong family roots in Mankato, Minnesota, they began publishing a limited number of high-interest nonfiction books. As their business prospered, the company expanded both its title offerings and its employee base. By the mid-1990s, sons Jim and Paul Abdo joined the team and their name became ABDO Publishing Company. While adapting to dynamic marketplaces and evolving our brand over the years, today our Minnesota-based company has five distinguished divisions: Abdo Publishing, Spotlight, Magic Wagon, Abdo Kids, and Abdo Digital. With over 100 employees, we publish approximately 500 new titles per year which are distributed through ABDO Representatives, wholesalers, direct mail, and online sales. We maintain an editorial office in Edina, Minnesota, and a 30,000 square foot order fulfillment, customer service, and library-processing center in Mankato, Minnesota. ABDO is known throughout the industry for its high-quality design and content and excellent customer service. Our goal is to bring new and exciting products to young readers everywhere, so we appreciate your business and all you do for your young readers—and we thank you for making ABDO products part of your library!

Happy National Comic Book Day! Whether you're into vintage classics or modern storylines, there's a comic out there for ...
09/25/2025

Happy National Comic Book Day! Whether you're into vintage classics or modern storylines, there's a comic out there for everyone. What's your favorite? 👇

The World of Reading is designed to offer emerging readers stories featuring the characters they love at a pace that is ...
09/24/2025

The World of Reading is designed to offer emerging readers stories featuring the characters they love at a pace that is just right for them! Perfect for building confidence and a love for reading! https://abdobooks.com/shop/show/779

Happy first day of fall! Whether you're living in a place with palm trees or living where you can watch the leaves chang...
09/22/2025

Happy first day of fall! Whether you're living in a place with palm trees or living where you can watch the leaves change colors, fall is fun for everyone! Our series, Seasons: Fall Fun!, explores the activities, foods, and more that make Autumn the best time of year. Happy reading! 🍁🍂📖 https://abdobooks.com/series/3114-seasons-fall-fun

Did you know that owls cannot move their eyes. Instead, they must turn their heads to look around. And they can rotate t...
09/19/2025

Did you know that owls cannot move their eyes. Instead, they must turn their heads to look around. And they can rotate their heads up to 270 degrees! Discover more fun facts about a variety of animals with this fun series—Animal Fun Facts. https://abdobooks.com/shop/show/18802

🦕📚 Welcome to Dino Elementary! 🏫🌋 Where young dinos spend their school days learning to be the best dinos they can be — ...
09/17/2025

🦕📚 Welcome to Dino Elementary! 🏫🌋 Where young dinos spend their school days learning to be the best dinos they can be — and their afternoons exploring ancient watering holes and active volcanoes! 🌿💥

Are you ready to join the adventure? 🦖✨https://abdobooks.com/shop/show/18837

📚 LAST CHANCE! 🐿The miniature ABDO Animal books are only available through Monday, September 22nd!Grab a Kids Meal from ...
09/16/2025

📚 LAST CHANCE! 🐿
The miniature ABDO Animal books are only available through Monday, September 22nd!

Grab a Kids Meal from Chick-fil-A and collect yours before they’re gone — while supplies last!

Join Diva Duck as she travels the world, lives in Hollywood, and masters balancing school with fame. A fun-filled series...
09/15/2025

Join Diva Duck as she travels the world, lives in Hollywood, and masters balancing school with fame. A fun-filled series for readers of all ages.✨ https://abdobooks.com/shop/show/2107

Get to know incredible animals and their friends in these interactive books, featuring up-close photography and engaging...
09/12/2025

Get to know incredible animals and their friends in these interactive books, featuring up-close photography and engaging illustrations. As kids explore each page, animals invite them to play games, pause and ponder, and answer fun questions along the way. Collect all six books: Chipmunks, Dolphins, Gorillas, Meerkats, Sea Turtles, and Toucans.

Available from participating restaurant locations, while supplies last. https://www.chick-fil-a.com/menu/kidsmeals www.abdobooks.com Chick-fil-A

🎸 Legends of Classic Rock! 🤘From garage gigs to stadium stages, these iconic bands redefined music history. 🎤🔥Join us as...
09/12/2025

🎸 Legends of Classic Rock! 🤘
From garage gigs to stadium stages, these iconic bands redefined music history. 🎤🔥

Join us as we learn about some of the greatest classic rock groups of all time — their rise, impact, and the timeless tracks that still shake the world. 🌍🎶

https://abdobooks.com/shop/show/13459

Let us never forget September 11, 2001. We remember the innocent lives lost, and we honor the bravery and strength of th...
09/11/2025

Let us never forget September 11, 2001. We remember the innocent lives lost, and we honor the bravery and strength of the first responders, survivors, and all who stood united in the face of tragedy. 🇺🇸

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