Book Clubs for Kids

Updated by Timothy Paradis

Did you know that reading with your children can help them develop early literacy skills and a love of reading that will last a lifetime? Subscriptions and book clubs for kids are perfect opportunities to boost their confidence while challenging them to push their reading limits. You don't need to scroll through Amazon for the day's best deals: When you choose a Cratejoy option that works for your little reader, you'll receive a monthly book subscription that arrives right at your front door!

Our kids' book subscriptions offer everything from adventure, imagination, diversity, science exploration, and even dress-up costumes. In fact, our skilled curators have created a wide range of book boxes that work for kids of all ages. Whether you're looking for picture or board book boxes that appeal to young readers – or you're hoping to get exciting chapter books into the hands of your older kids – these subscription boxes for kids are perfect for book clubs.

You want your child to have access to the arts, to be surrounded by things like books and music. So what about a subscription box that combines those two things? With the Music Library subscription, each month your child will receive a new children’s book with the intention of introducing them to a wide range of styles of music and different musicians.

Shipping · Orders received after the 5th will ship the following month. If inventory allows, we will ship orders placed after the 5th with the current batch. If we sell out, purchases made after the 5th will ship on/about the 20th of the following month. Shipping, tracking and insurance are included in the cost of your subscription (Within the US).

Customer Review

“I love this subscription so much we've kept it for a couple of years now. Each box comes with an informative and beautiful picture book, instrument, activities, guide pamphlet, and a code to access the online videos and resources related to the subject. We turn it into 3 to 4 days worth of music lessons. I recommend this subscription to all my homeschooling friends. I'm not a musician or music teacher myself, so Ms. Shanan takes the guesswork out of planning a music curriculum.” – Joanne C.

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Every week, Sunny the Mail Snail sends your child a personalized letter full of silly snail tales, fun facts about animals and places around the world, and a trading card to collect. A welcome kit starts things off with a plush Sunny and a map to track his travels, turning reading into something the whole family looks forward to.

Shipping · First order/letter ships within a week then weekly thereafter.

Customer Review

“My 4 year old loved getting letters from Sunny. She always showed off her stickers and pictures to family that would visit. She also loved her stuffed Sunny and would bring him to daycare whenever she got the chance. Thanks for making lasting memories for our family.” — Alyssa N.

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What is it about the unicorn fandom that's so appealing to young girls? Colorful, majestic, and dreamy, unicorns represent that one-in-a-million chance that's actually come true! Celebrating all this rare goodness is the Unicorn Fun Box, a great gift for kids, teens, and the unicorn-obsessed. Available in 2 sizes, each brings a mix of unicorn-themed products, such as plushies and accessories, plus a storybook insert in every box.

Shipping · ♞ MAY ♞: Storybook Month 5 of 6 •Shipping Date: 15th - 17th •Auto Renewal Date: 1st *Find previous month's storybook inserts as an add-on 1 time product purchase for $1.99. Shipping Inserts are always free.

Customer Review

“I gave the Unicorn Fun Box to my twin nieces as a Christmas present and they absolutely LOVED it! My sister said that daily they would run up and ask..."Did it show up yet?," even before they took off their backpacks, hats, and masks. It was a highlight of their month.” - Kelly W.

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This box — which is sure to ignite your child’s love of reading — is curated by an experienced educator who knows just how important literacy is. Each box contains 3 age-appropriate books and a seasonal craft. This box can also “grow” with your child, as the box ages go up to tween readers.

Shipping · New orders ship within 5 business days. 🎁 We ship all holiday orders via USPS Media Mail through our trusted partner, ShipStation. Media Mail typically takes 3–7 days (12–16 days for Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories). Select your preferred December ship day at checkout to time your gift perfectly!

Customer Review

“My kids are really enjoying their packages. Their grandma got it for them as a gift and they get really excited when they come in the mail. Great subscription, highly recommend.” — Marlena B.

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The Storytime Box - Children's Book and Activity Box | 4 Box Options for Kids Ages 0-8+ | Build Healthy Reading Habits | Arts & Crafts for Kids

Shipping · Customers must subscribe by the 15th of the month in order to receive the upcoming box. (Ex. Subscribe by June 15th for the upcoming batch shipped in July.)

Customer Review
My daughter loved the box and is looking forward to the next one.
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"The Best Book Box!" hand-selected and personalized by the experts at The Reading Bug Bookstore. Featured in New York Magazine's "The Only Toy Gift Guide for a 1-Year-Old You’ll Ever Need."

Shipping · Your first box ships within 5 business days of your order. Thereafter, Reading Bug Boxes ship between the 15th-20th of each month. For fast shipping during the holiday season, we recommend ordering directly from our website (not through cratejoy) to choose our priority mail shipping upgrade.

Customer Review
Good selection of books. But don’t think they will come with any other cute gadgets for kids other than stickers. Pricy handling fee AND shipping fee.
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High-Quality Diverse Children's Books Delivered to your Door

Shipping · Your first box will ship within 5-7 business days of placing your order. After your first box, packages will be delivered each quarter - in March, June, September, and December. You will receive a notification each time one of your boxes has shipped.

Customer Review
I highly recommend OurShelves! I first subscribed to the Sunshine board book box before my daughter was born because I was eager to check it out. I decided to pause my subscription because I wasn’t sure how many board books we would want. W
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Pass on a love for language to your child and learn a new dialect together. With the Sol Book Box you can learn how to speak in Spanish with baby story books that are either bilingual or all in Spanish. This fun reading activity is perfect for intercultural/bilingual families or parents who want their child to learn a new language! Each box comes with 1 book per month.

Shipping · Your box will ship on our around the 20th of every month! Please order before then to get the current box.

Customer Review

"Every single book will interest your little readers or listeners. Wonderfully picked! :) Perfect surprise once a month for the kids and parents in it’s beautiful unique gift wraps." - Daisy S.

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What You’ll Get: Bookroo is a monthly subscription box that helps those at the very beginning of their learning lives fall in love with reading by sending a carefully curated set of books—in a brightly colored packaging, no less—just for them. This subscription is committed to helping parents build a beautiful library of books for their child, stress-free, and with three board books in each Bookroo box for ages 0-3, these sturdy stories focusing on first concepts and simple tales will get any at-home reading nook off to a great start.

Shipping · Your first box ships within 3 days. Future boxes will ship on the 10th of each month.

Customer Review

“I sent a board book box to my nephew and picture book box to my niece. The books were perfect for the kids’ ages and ones that we were not familiar with. I am so glad I found your company.” — Windy F.

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Age appropriate early chapter books and lifestyle items for ages 6+!

Shipping · AUGUST BOXES NOW ON SALE! Subscribe by 8/23 to receive your first box in August. First box will ship on or after 8/1, within 3 business days. You will be billed for your second box on the 28th of the month. All further renewals will happen on the 11th of the month. All boxes after your first shipment will ship first week of following month

Customer Review
Perfect for my granddaughter who is a bookworm like her Nana!
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Kids Book Club Ideas

two children in a book club reading together

Starting a reading club is easier than ever, thanks to our kids' subscription book boxes. Here's a few of our favorite ideas to get your own group started.

1. Start with a Small Group

A great kids book club size is around 4-5 children that are about the same age and reading level. By sticking to a smaller group, you'll have an easier time organizing a meetup.

2. Choose a Theme

Once you have your group, decide the theme and level to follow. Do these kids love dinosaurs or exploring fantasy lands? Are these advanced readers or do they require a bit more enthusiasm?

3. Take Turns Hosting

To keep things interesting, switch locations for meetings. A standard public point (like the library or the park) might be ideal if parents are unable to host in their homes.

4. Add Games or Crafts

While adult book clubs are usually focused on analyzing the book with a beverage in hand, that's definitely not the same for kids book clubs. Plan a corresponding craft or game to go hand-in-hand with the books they are reading. It's all about having fun!

Inspire Kids with Cratejoy

Many of us wish that we could've had a childhood book club. That's exactly why Cratejoy has worked with educators and authors to create these book subscriptions for kids. We hope that they become a beloved childhood favorite – and inspire kids to race to the mailbox every month!

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