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How to Choose the Best Read-Aloud Books for Preschool and Early Learning - Super Cheap Books

How to Choose the Best Read-Aloud Books for Pre...

Reading aloud is one of the most powerful things we can do with young children. It builds vocabulary, boosts brain development, nurtures connection — and best of all, it’s something...

How to Choose the Best Read-Aloud Books for Pre...

Reading aloud is one of the most powerful things we can do with young children....

Beyond Dress-Up: Making Book Week Meaningful in Early Learning Settings - Super Cheap Books
Play & Learn 4 min read

Beyond Dress-Up: Making Book Week Meaningful in...

Feeling overwhelmed by Book Week? You’re not alone. Here are three low-stress ways to bring the joy back, through storytime, theme days, and meaningful take-home books.

4 min read

Beyond Dress-Up: Making Book Week Meaningful in...

Feeling overwhelmed by Book Week? You’re not alone. Here are three low-stress ways to bring...

🧠 The Brain on Books: Why Storytelling Is a Superpower in Early Childhood - Super Cheap Books

🧠 The Brain on Books: Why Storytelling Is a Sup...

Stories do more than entertain — they build brains. In this post, we explore what’s really happening in a child’s brain during storytime, and why storytelling is one of the...

🧠 The Brain on Books: Why Storytelling Is a Sup...

Stories do more than entertain — they build brains. In this post, we explore what’s...

Why Picture Storybooks Matter: The Science Behind Shared Reading - Super Cheap Books

Why Picture Storybooks Matter: The Science Behi...

The humble picture book does more than tell a story — it builds brains, sparks curiosity, and strengthens bonds. In this post, we explore the research-backed benefits of reading picture...

Why Picture Storybooks Matter: The Science Behi...

The humble picture book does more than tell a story — it builds brains, sparks...

Small Steps, Big Impact: How to Support Early Literacy During School Holidays - Super Cheap Books

Small Steps, Big Impact: How to Support Early L...

School holidays can mean a break in reading routines, but even simple steps like lending a book or gifting a story can help children stay connected to reading. Here’s how...

Small Steps, Big Impact: How to Support Early L...

School holidays can mean a break in reading routines, but even simple steps like lending...

10 Creative Ways to Make Reading Irresistible for Kids in 2025 - Super Cheap Books

10 Creative Ways to Make Reading Irresistible f...

10 Creative Ways to Make Reading Irresistible for Kids in 2025 Looking for fresh ways to inspire a love of reading in little ones? Discover 10 creative tips to make...

10 Creative Ways to Make Reading Irresistible f...

10 Creative Ways to Make Reading Irresistible for Kids in 2025 Looking for fresh ways...

Summer Adventures with Books: Fun Ideas for Little Readers (0–6) - Super Cheap Books
Play & Learn 4 min read

Summer Adventures with Books: Fun Ideas for Lit...

Looking for fun and engaging ways to keep little ones entertained this summer? Discover how books can spark imagination, inspire creativity, and create lasting memories for children aged 0–6. From...

4 min read

Summer Adventures with Books: Fun Ideas for Lit...

Looking for fun and engaging ways to keep little ones entertained this summer? Discover how...

Why Quality Matters: The Super Cheap Books Difference - Super Cheap Books
Behind the Scenes 3 min read

Why Quality Matters: The Super Cheap Books Diff...

Discover why quality matters when choosing books for your early learning centre. At Super Cheap Books, we provide trusted, high-quality collections from leading children’s authors and illustrators. Our carefully curated...

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Why Quality Matters: The Super Cheap Books Diff...

Discover why quality matters when choosing books for your early learning centre. At Super Cheap...

How Stories Help Kids (and Even Grown-Ups) Understand and Express Their Feelings - Super Cheap Books
Play & Learn 6 min read

How Stories Help Kids (and Even Grown-Ups) Unde...

Picture books do more than entertain—they teach kids (and even adults) how to understand and express emotions. From All About Feelings to Last Place Lin, discover how stories can help...

6 min read

How Stories Help Kids (and Even Grown-Ups) Unde...

Picture books do more than entertain—they teach kids (and even adults) how to understand and...

Fast, Easy, and Affordable: Why Educators Choose Super Cheap Books for Their End-of-Year Gifts - Super Cheap Books

Fast, Easy, and Affordable: Why Educators Choos...

Fast, Easy, and Affordable: Why Educators Choose Super Cheap Books for End-of-Year GiftsDiscover why early childhood educators trust Super Cheap Books for their end-of-year presents. From affordable book packs starting...

Fast, Easy, and Affordable: Why Educators Choos...

Fast, Easy, and Affordable: Why Educators Choose Super Cheap Books for End-of-Year GiftsDiscover why early...

The Role of Play in Early Development: Types and Benefits - Super Cheap Books
For Educators 4 min read

The Role of Play in Early Development: Types an...

Discover the vital roles of different types of play in early childhood development. This post explores how solitary, onlooker, parallel, associative, cooperative, physical, constructive, and dramatic play each contribute uniquely...

4 min read

The Role of Play in Early Development: Types an...

Discover the vital roles of different types of play in early childhood development. This post...

The Benefits of Storytime: Beyond Just Reading - Super Cheap Books

The Benefits of Storytime: Beyond Just Reading

Explore the transformative power of storytime in early childhood education. Beyond fostering literacy, storytime nurtures imagination, empathy, and social skills, laying the foundation for lifelong learning and emotional intelligence. Dive...

The Benefits of Storytime: Beyond Just Reading

Explore the transformative power of storytime in early childhood education. Beyond fostering literacy, storytime nurtures...

Navigating Screen Time in Early Childhood: Insights and Strategies - Super Cheap Books

Navigating Screen Time in Early Childhood: Insi...

A collaborative study titled "Screen time and parent-child talk when children are aged 12 to 36 months," conducted by the University of Adelaide, the University of Oxford, and the Menzies...

Navigating Screen Time in Early Childhood: Insi...

A collaborative study titled "Screen time and parent-child talk when children are aged 12 to...

The Top 10 Timeless Children's Books Every Early Childhood Centre Needs - Super Cheap Books

The Top 10 Timeless Children's Books Every Earl...

In the vital early years of childhood, the power of reading cannot be overstated. Super Cheap Books champions this journey, offering a handpicked selection of classic tales and picture storybooks...

The Top 10 Timeless Children's Books Every Earl...

In the vital early years of childhood, the power of reading cannot be overstated. Super...

Cultivating a Love for Books: 5 Essential Steps for Young Readers - Super Cheap Books

Cultivating a Love for Books: 5 Essential Steps...

Welcome to Super Cheap Books' guide on nurturing a love for reading in young children. We understand the pivotal role that quality reading experiences play during the formative years, and...

Cultivating a Love for Books: 5 Essential Steps...

Welcome to Super Cheap Books' guide on nurturing a love for reading in young children....

 
FOR FAMILIES 7 min read

Why Picture Storybooks Matter: The Science Behind Shared Reading

The humble picture book does more than tell a story, it builds brains, sparks curiosity, and strengthens bonds.