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.

Top 11 Reading Clubs for Young Readers

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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Leveled readers kids book club for ages 3-9 personalized by level/age/grade - Six new books, bi-monthly.

Shipping · Existing orders will ship by the 22th of each month. New orders will be shipped via USPS Media Mail (3-10 days). Change the reading level anytime. We guarantee against duplicate books. Let us know, and we will replace them for free.

Customer Review
Would’ve preferred the books all be from different series, as opposed to two from one seriesz
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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.

Shipping · 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

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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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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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Kids book club for age 0-12. Books personalized by age/grade for young readers learning from home

Shipping · Existing orders will ship by the 22th of each month. New orders will be shipped via USPS Media Mail (3-10 days). Change the reading level anytime. We guarantee against duplicate books let us know and we will replace them free.

Customer Review
Would’ve preferred the books all be from different series, as opposed to two from one seriesz
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Books and lifestyle items for Middle Grade readers!

Shipping · JULY BOXES NOW ON SALE! Subscribe by 7/23 to receive your first box in July. First box will ship on or after 7/3, 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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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.

Shipping · 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.

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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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3 Children's Hardcover Picture Books (Retail Value $40+)

Shipping · 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
I absolutely loved this gift that I received from my daughter for Mother's Day. It was a little of everything I love! I will be giving this gift to other women in my life as a nice little pick me up. Such a treat!
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