11 Delightful Children’s Book Subscription Boxes

Expand your child’s love of reading with one of these eleven children’s book subscription boxes. 

See related: 20 of the Best Educational Subscription Boxes for Kids

Expand your child's love of reading with one of these eleven children's book subscription boxes. 

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Maybe your child is a voracious reader who can never have enough books.

Or she’d rather be doing anything else besides reading.

In either case, children’s book boxes can be a terrific way to inspire kids to read, or keep reading, while also introducing new titles.

Think of children’s book subscription boxes as similar to a kids book club. Kids feel like they’re a part of a special club when they receive a package in the mail and the excitement of opening a box to find new books can spark an interest in reluctant readers.

The boxes below offer two to four books per month based on varying levels of customization, whether it be by age, gender, interest or all three.

Click on the title of a subscription box you’re interested in to learn more & subscribe.

Children’s Book Subscription Boxes

These eleven book boxes are suitable for young children through preteen.

Bookroo

image of bookroo subscription box and books

Focus: Introducing children to new books

Age Range: Newborn to 12 years old

Price: $17.95+ a month

Each month, Bookroo sends kids books to help them grow their library and expose them to new literature. The books come in a bright teal box and are banded with a paper ribbon. Subscription options include the Board Book Club (for ages 0-3), the Picture Book Club (for ages 3-6), and the Junior Chapter Book Club (for ages 7-10). Each of these clubs features Bookroo Collection Editions—custom editions of Bookroo’s favorite books from publishers that are formatted with coordinating spines and even heights to look great on your shelf. Bookroo also offers a Middle Grade Chapter Book Club (for ages 9-12), but this one doesn’t include Bookroo Collection Editions. Subscribers have the option of a month-to-month, three-month, six-month or twelve-month subscription.

Reading Bug Box

Reading Bug Box

Focus: Introducing children to new books

Age Range: Newborn to 13 years old

Price: $18+ a month

Reading Bug Box is a book club for kids that allows personalization of boxes. Subscribers to the Read to Me Box (for ages 0-4), the Early Reader Box (for ages 5-8), and the Reader Box (for ages 8-13) are asked to include information about the recipient’s interests to guide book selection. Also available is a Baby Box (for ages 0-30 months) that is a curated collection of board books (not personalized). Subscribers have the option of a month-to-month, three-month, six-month or twelve-month subscription.

Jambo Book Club

Jambo Book Club

Focus: Children’s books that feature multicultural characters

Age range: Newborn to 6 years old

Price: Starting at $24.99 per month

Jambo Book Club sends kids two books each month that feature a child of color as the star. Stories focus on modern everyday themes as opposed to specifically historical or cultural story arcs. Kids have the opportunity to see children of a variety of backgrounds and delight in the stories they tell. Subscribers have the option of a month-to-month, three-month, six-month or twelve-month subscription.

Little Bookish Wardrobe

Little Bookish Wardrobe

Focus: Children’s books with corresponding dress-up costumes

Age Range: Recommended for ages 3-7 years old

Price: Starting at $30.24 a month

Each Little Bookish Wardrobe box includes a hardcover book as well as two to three costumes that correspond with the story. Also included in the box are a set of interactive role-play questions for children to participate in. The Little Bookish Wardrobe describes its books as “hidden gems that most people haven’t heard of before but need to be brought to life”. Subscriptions include a Girl Box, Boy Box, Girl Twinning Box (costumes for more than one child), Boy Twinning Box, and a Sibling Box (one boy and one girl costume). Subscribers have the option of a month-to-month, three-month, six-month or twelve-month subscription.

Kid Curated Books

Kid Curated Books

Focus: Introducing children to new books

Age Range: Newborn – 14 years old

Price: $34.99+

Based on your child’s age and interests, Kid Curated Books will deliver four books to your home every month. Before subscribing, customers answer questions such as the age of the recipient, if they prefer text-heavy or image-heavy books, and what genre of books they prefer. Customers can also indicate which types of books they don’t want their children to receive. Eight to twelve-year-old kids can sign up for the Kid Curated Books book club which includes a Facebook group live discussion of the chosen book. Subscribers have the option of a month-to-month, two-month, three-month, six-month or twelve-month subscription.

Tiny Humans Read

Tiny Humans Read book subscription box

Focus: Introducing kids to new books

Age Range: Ages 3-8

Price: Starting at $29.99 a month

Each month, Tiny Humans Read sends a collection of whimsical stories to inspire children to read. Tiny Humans Read says its books may be silly, teach a valuable lesson, or empower children in new and inspiring ways. Subscriptions include a Board Book Box (4 books), a Picture Book Box (3 books), and a Sibling Book Box (2 board books and 2 picture books). Subscribers have the option of a month-to-month, three-month or six-month subscription.

My First Reading Club

My First Reading Club

Focus: To introduce children to new books

Age Range: Newborn to 12 years old

Price: Starting at $16.99

My First Reading Club was founded on a passion for improving literacy. Each month, recipients receive three to four age-appropriate hardcover books (board books for infants and toddlers), plus an additional activity book and a gift for mom. Subscribers have the option of a month-to-month, two-month, three-month, six-month or twelve-month subscription.

The Story Box

the story box

Focus: Introducing children to new books

Age Range: Newborn to 6 years old

Price: Starting at $14.99

Each month The Story Box delivers two children’s books and a parent guide to help facilitate your child’s communication and pre-literacy skills. Parents can choose from three box: a Board Books Box (2 books), a Picture Book Box (2 books), and a Family Box (a board book and a picture book). Subscribers have the option of a month-to-month, three-month or six-month subscription.

Crate Expectations

Crate Expectations kids book club

Focus: A book paired with curated toys and games

Age Range: Recommended age range is 8-12

Price: Starting at $30.99

Parents should think of Crate Expectations as a kids book club kit that arrives in the mail. Each month, older children receive one chapter book as well as curated gifts and activities to spark creativity and exploration. Each box also includes a one-of-a-kind Adventure Guide that includes a book-related recipe and STEM activity, an author interview, a creative writing challenge, discussion questions and recommendations for further reading, along with a planning menu and schedule if hosting a book club meeting. Subscribers have the option of a month-to-month, three-month, or six-month subscription.

Amazon Prime Book Box

Amazon Prime Book Box

Focus: Introducing children to new books at a discount

Age Range: Baby – 12 years old

Price: $13.99

Amazon offers a children’s book subscription box for Prime members. Similar to other children’s subscription boxes, Amazon’s delivers hand-picked children’s books every one, two or three months. Books are up to 35% off the list price and parents can choose from the following boxes: Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 6-8, and Ages 9-12.

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