Nothing beats the joy of getting gifts in the mail—unless you’re a busy parent, in which case the epitome of bliss may look like not having to read “Thomas the Tank Engine Goes Trick or Treating” for the 800th time in a row.
We hear you, and we’ve got you covered: introducing seven great subscription boxes that deliver brand new books for your little (and older) ones to your doorstep every month. Board books? Picture books? Chapter books? Read on, and get ready to fall in love.
1. MyBookBox — Starting at $39.95/mo.
Here’s the coolest thing about MyBookBox: not only are all of the books lovingly hand-picked by a team of educators, publishers, and book lovers each month (though that’s already great on its own), the coolest thing is that there’s something in it for everybody.
Subscribers pick two genres from a list, including young adult, children ages 8-12, children ages 4-7, women’s fiction, nonfiction and more, and then get books and gifts accordingly—meaning that you can have them pick out something for the kids, but get a little something for yourself, too. Make reading your new favorite family activity with MyBookBox!
Details: Ships worldwide from United States
2. Lillypost — Starting at $26/mo
Ignite the love of reading in your little one with Lillypost. These folks carefully curate two boxes each month for the youngest readers among us: choose either the Board Book Box (including 5 brand-new board books, perfect for ages 0-2) or, when the kids are a little older, graduate ‘em to the Picture Book Box (including 4 new picture books for ages 3+).
Each box comes with adorable stickers for extra fun, but the thing we really love? Each book is individually wrapped, linking the fun and joy of opening presents in your kiddo’s mind with the pleasure of reading—a gift that will never stop giving.
Details: Free shipping; ships to United States and Canada only
3. Lil’ Bear Book Club – Starting at $16.99/mo
Lil’ Bear Book Club knows: the family that reads together succeeds together. That’s why they’ve paired affordable books with a monthly delivery model, to help you establish good reading habits with your child while ensuring that you get that regular quality time with your little one.
Pick between two options: the Board Books Box for the 0-3 set (including 3-4 books per month), and the Picture Book Box (2-4 books per month) for the older kiddos. Each book is individually wrapped, and a portion of the proceeds go to children in need. Enroll in story time for a good cause with Lil’ Bear Book Club!
Details: Ships worldwide from United States
4. BookBoks — Starting at $15.99/mo
Want to give your child a book box that’s uniquely about them? Start your child’s lifelong reading adventure with BookBoks. Within 24 hours of subscribing, a BookBoks expert will be in touch to learn about your child’s interests and needs. Then you can sit back, relax and wait for two carefully selected books to arrive for your child each month! Start this exciting new chapter of your child’s reading life with the personalized attention and care they deserve.
Details: Ships worldwide from United States
Coupon: Get 10% off your first month of BookBoks with coupon code BOOKBOKS10
5. Bookroo — Starting at $17.99/mo
Bookroo believes that cultivating a love of reading is an investment in a child’s future. Plant the seeds of your kiddo’s success with a subscription box that delivers 2-3 adorably wrapped books each month. Choose between board books, for the rough-on-books baby and toddler set, or picture books for kids aged 2-6. As a bonus for your wallet, Bookroo offers $5 off your next box if you receive any books you already own. Grow your family’s reading life with Bookroo, and watch your kiddos’ minds bloom.
Details: Ships worldwide from United States
Coupon: 15% off first month’s box with code CRATEJOY
6. Bookubox — Starting at $22/mo
No two readers are the same. Whether your kid is a reluctant reader or already a full-fledged bookworm, bookubox is ready to hook them up with all the treats they need to succeed. Create a profile of your child’s interests and have bookubox’s team of experts send them a carefully catered selection of books monthly, bimonthly or quarterly.
Or, if your kiddo needs a little nudge, bookubox’s “Books and More” option adds 2-3 nonbook items, like book lights, diaries, and activity sets to the mix. You can even scale according to your family’s size with bookubox’s Multi-Child options! A book box custom-built for your family’s needs, with proceeds benefitting schools and foster care programs? Now that’s an idea worth bookmarking.
Details: Free shipping; ships worldwide from United States
Coupon: Get 50% off on your first month of bookubox with coupon code 100NEW
7. My First Reading Club — Starting at $9.99/mo
We just can’t give enough props to busy moms on the go. My First Reading Club hears you loud and clear: in addition to offering three tiers of reading material (for readers 4-5 years old, prereaders 2-3 years old, and those “just starting out”), each monthly box comes with a pampering beauty product for Mom. Read, refresh, relax: you’re in good hands with My First Reading Club.
Details: Ships worldwide from United States
Coupon: Get your first month free with coupon code MOMMY
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