Did you know reading with your children can help them develop early literacy skills and a love of reading that will last a lifetime? Kids' book subscriptions and book clubs offer the perfect opportunity to boost their confidence and challenge them to push their limits. There's no need to stalk Amazon for the best price. Simply choose an option that works for your family, and get a monthly book subscription that arrives right to your front door!
Offering everything from adventure, imagination, diversity, science exploration, and even dress-up costumes, skilled curators have created a wide range of favorite book boxes for kids of all ages. Whether you're looking for a picture book box or board book box for your young readers, or you'd like to get new chapter books in the hands of your older readers who are devouring full series in one sitting, we've put together a list of the best book subscription boxes for kids that want to be a part of a book club.
Kids Book Club Ideas
Starting your own kids book club is easier than ever with kids subscription book boxes. Here’s a few of our favorite ideas to get your own group started.
Start with a small group
A great kids book club size is around 4-5 children around the same age group. Stick to a smaller group to make getting together easier.
Decide on a theme
Once you have your group, decide on a theme you’ll want to follow. Do they love dinosaurs or exploring fantasy lands? Let the readers decide on what they want to focus on each meeting.
Take Turns Hosting
To keep things interesting, switch houses for every meeting or set a standard public point (like the library or the park) to make sure everyone has a chance to host.
Add Games or Crafts
Adult book clubs are usually focused on analyzing the book with a beverage in your hand. The same can’t be said for kids book clubs. Instead, plan a craft or game to go hand-in-hand with the book they are reading.
Have Fun
It’s all about having fun!
I would’ve loved being a part of these book clubs as a kid, and you probably would’ve as well! Seriously, imagine being a kid and getting your favorite book (or book series) sent to you. (Hello, Harry Potter fans.) These book subscriptions will become a childhood favorite and will give kids a reason to look forward to helping you grab the mail!
The Best Kids Book Club Subscription Boxes
My First Reading Club
My First Reading Club is a subscription service to help your children develop a love for reading right from the start. Bookworms with a true passion for reading offer up subscription options for 5 distinct age ranges, delivering board books, picture books, or chapter books, plus an age-appropriate activity book and hands-on arts & crafts projects.
A rave 5-star review: “My son was so excited when his first box arrived. He loved his 3 books and there was also an activity book with stickers which was his favorite. They add in a gift for the parent. This time I received a face soap bar. I'll be keeping this monthly subscription for sure!”
Shipping: Free Shipping within the US. New orders will ship within 2 business days. Subsequent boxes for following months will ship on the 1st of each month.
Reading Bug Box for Babies & Toddlers
Who is the box for? That's the question asked by Reading Bug Box before they handpick books for every child. Tailoring selections to age, reading level, and interests, book-loving pros select 3-4 books and an extra gift item. Grow your existing home library for your little literati with options for Baby Bugs up to 30 months old, Reading Bugs up to 13 years old, or a sibling box specifically designed for sharing.
A happy customer wrote: “This is a FANTASTIC box and value. I am so, so impressed at how well these books have been selected for what my girls liked. Really fantastic box!
Shipping: All subscriptions ship between the 15th and 20th of the month. Purchases made after the 20th will ship in the following month.
Our Little Book Club
Help your tiny humans read more by enrolling them into Our Little Book Club, a monthly book box that specializes in everyone from newborns to 12-year-olds! No matter where your little bookworm is on their reading journey, there's a box for them that sends 2 age-appropriate board books, picture books, or chapter books, plus add-ons like an activity book and creative craft ideas.
Teresa B wrote: “...Great books for my 3 year old grandson. He loved getting packages in mail. Always so excited to read the selections. Will choose this little book club for our new granddaughter too.”
Shipping: New orders will ship within 2 business days. Subsequent boxes for following months will ship on the 1st of each month.
Elephant Books: The Book Club for Kids 0-6
Elephant Books has two types of books depending on the age of your little one! Picture Books for Kids age 2-6 is for just beyond the newborn phase, delivering two newly published hardcover books each month. A few extra treasures in each box enhance the reading experience, and your kiddos will love the fresh stories and beautiful artwork.
One customer said Elephant Books received praise at a baby shower! Check out this review from R.e. L. “ This gift was the hit of the baby shower! I had the first shipment sent to me and it arrived in 2 days, beautifully wrapped in a very fancy box so I could just bring it to the shower (it even had my gift note).”
Kids Read Daily Book Club for young readers age 0-12 years old
Perfect for home educators, a children's book subscription, like the Kids Read Daily Book Club, can be instrumental in encouraging and motivating kids to improve their reading skills. Whether you're in the Read Along or the Read Alone stage, every month delivers new books personalized to your child's reading level, age, and grade.
Amazon C. praised Kids Read Daily for its diversity and wrote, “LOVE THIS SERVICE!!! Beautiful books, quality and colorful. Highly recommended for any young reader. Great diversity in topics, people, and representation.”
Shipping: New orders will be shipped via USPS Media Mail (3-10 days). Ships to select countries from the United States.
Jambo Book Box (Ages 0-2)
Celebrate diversity and help kids realize how our differences make us unique with the Jambo Book Club, a monthly book box that focuses on showing families of all persuasions. Bringing 2 delightful story books that feature relatable characters of color, kids can explore and accept similarities and differences by exploring an array of diverse characters and themes every month.
One customer got hit with a little nostalgia and loved it! Amy Z wrote: “We just got our first box from a month to month subscription and I love it!! There was an old title that I had when I was younger which was such an amazing surprise! Plus 2 great books that were new to me - thank you Jambo!”
Shipping: Renews monthly on the 11th.
Little Bookish Wardrobe Book Club
Bring together the best of reading and imaginative play with Little Bookish Wardrobe. Each month sends an engaging, age-appropriate book to read, along with character-inspired costume pieces and arts & crafts. With hours of playtime fun, you can just kick back and watch your children reenact each story and push the boundaries of their imaginations.
Lexie H wrote: “Wow - I got this subscription as a gift for my niece who loves both books and acting/dress up. Let me tell you, this was her dream come true! The costumes were nothing short of amazing and she thoroughly enjoyed each of the stories as well. When it came time for Halloween, she had no shortage of options for dress up days. If you have a little one who enjoys acting/drama/storytelling this is the box for them.”
Shipping: Ships Worldwide. All orders placed between the 1st and last day of the month ship around the 15th of the following Month.
Music Library
From Bob Marley to Beethoven, Music Library is a monthly book club that allows kids to dive into the wide and wonderful world of music. Each box aims to improve music fluency, bringing a music-themed storybook plus coordinating activities, including physical and digital resources, and occasionally a rhythm-teaching musical instrument. Don't be afraid to let kids get creative and make some noise!
Joanne C. wrote: “I love this subscription so much we've kept it for a couple 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 3-4 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.”
Shipping: Ships worldwide from the United States. 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.
Snail Mail Weekly Letter from Sunny the Mail Snail for ages 3 to 8
Sunny the Mail Snail is ready and waiting to leave a surprise in the mailbox every week! Snail Mail for Kids enhances literacy competency and helps kids develop a love for reading. Sunny is sure to be a fast friend of the family, arriving in soft, squishy form with a map to track his global travels. Then each week, a letter arrives telling adventurous snail tales of all the fun he's having around the world.
Stacey E. wrote: “This was absolutely perfect for my 6 year old son. He looks forward to the letters every week and loves hearing about Sunny's newest adventures! The creativity that goes into each of these letters along with the special little treats is beyond impressive. I highly recommend this!!!’
Shipping: Sunny Stuffed Animal Plush ships within 3 days of order and letters follow weekly.
Unicorn Fun Box!
Young equestrians and horse lovers will love the boxes from Unicorn Fun Box. The perfect option for the unicorn-obsessed kiddo in your life, each monthly box brings an assortment of books, activity books, goodies, unicorn-themed jewelry and stickers, or a mixed bag of silly fun.
Kelly W. noted, “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.
Shipping: Ships worldwide from the United States. First box ships within 7 business days of your order.
