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11 Awesome Kids Book Clubs to Make Summer Reading Extra Fun
Updated by Amy Furr
Ah, summer. The glorious time of year for kids to, well, be kids. While the season represents an important time for youngsters to reset, recharge, and experience life outside the classroom, it's essential for children to keep their minds and imaginations active. And there's no better way to foster a child's love of learning than to establish an appreciation for the written word via some of the best books for kids. Not only does reading reinforce skills learned over the previous school year, it also sets kids up for success in the years to come. But in this digital age, how can parents direct their children's focus away from screens and back on the page? How can we make reading fun again?
The truth is, reading never stopped being fun. Opening a book is opening a world! As parents, we simply need to introduce the medium to curious minds. The number-one thing to keep kids reading is actual access to physical books. (Yes, it really is that simple.)
At Cratejoy, we offer numerous monthly book clubs for kids that bring the joy of discovery right to your door. To help garner enthusiasm, these children's book clubs are full of great books tailored to the reader's ages. But what's the solution for reluctant readers? How can we turn them into enthusiastic bookworms too? You just have to consider their interests. There's a monthly subscription for it, right here at Cratejoy.
We've gathered some of our best book subscription boxes of new books and more to entice the budding bookworm to look forward to story time. Read on for book subscriptions and reading tips to turn your young ones into enthusiastic readers.
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.
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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.
With two books in each box, Bookroo has both a Junior (ages 7-10) and a Middle (ages 9-12) options for tweens. Every box comes with a 100% money-back guarantee, but we bet you'll never use it because Bookroo prides itself on new, treasured books.
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Your welcome box will ship this Friday!
Customer Review
"One of the most well-received gifts I’ve ever given. Will definitely be a repeat customer!" - Anonymous
"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."
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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.
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.
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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.
beTWEEN the Bookends pairs a middle-grade read with lifestyle goodies picked with tween girls in mind, from cozy extras to little surprises that make each delivery feel personal. Thoughtfully chosen so the stories stay age-appropriate, it's a favorite for the bookworm in the family.
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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!
This book box is designed to bring diverse stories with strong female characters to the little ones in your life. Each book has been carefully selected to highlight diverse languages and cultures, as well as different family structures and other plotlines that celebrate uniqueness! With both new and classic titles, each book will inspire empathy while expanding their world.
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Packages will begin to ship on the 4th of the month. Sign up by the last day of the previous month to get this ship day. For example if you sign up on the 18th of January your first box will ship February 4th.
Customer Review
“Love the books Momo sends us! They are beautiful books with wonderful messages and stories. My 4-year-old son gets so excited when we receive them and they immediately go to the top of the list for bedtime stories. And they stay there until the next box comes. Love this subscription!” – Kristina B.
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.
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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.
Bradley's Book Box wraps up three hardcover picture books each month, a $40-plus value chosen to grow a young reader's shelf with stories worth keeping. Made for ages 4 to 8, it turns book mail into the highlight of the month.
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Initial box will ship within 5 days of ordering. Each additional box will ship out the following month on the 11th. Only ships within the continental U.S.
Customer Review
Purchased for my kids and they love it. I can't believe how many books you get for the price! We are looking forward to next month already. - Kelly K.
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.
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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.
High-Quality Diverse Children's Books Delivered to your Door
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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
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.
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♞ 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.
