The gift they'll open every month

Give the gift of a lifelong reader.

3 hand-picked books, 5 themed crafts, and an easy parent guide in every box. Made for kids ages 5–7.

1 FREE boxon 6 & 12-month plans
or
50% OFFyour first box on monthly & 3-month

Discount applied automatically at checkout · Free shipping · Skip or cancel anytime

Ships fast for the holidays
3 booksin every box
5 crafts& activities each month
1 new themeevery month
0 screensjust stories & crafts

Pick the perfect gift plan

Every plan comes with holiday savings built in. The longer the plan, the more stories they unwrap.

How many kids? 1 kid

Buying for someone else? Add gift wrap and a gift note after you pick a plan.

BESTVALUEFull year

12-Month Plan

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1 box FREE
Free box

6-Month Plan

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{today} today with 1 box free · 18 books

1 box FREE
50% off

3-Month Plan

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{today} today with 50% off 1 box · 9 books

50% off your first box
Easiest start

Monthly

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First box · then {full}/month · cancel anytime

50% off your first box

Discount applied automatically at checkout. Offer ends 11/30 at 11:59 pm ET. Free shipping on every plan.

A brand-new adventure to unwrap every month

Each box is built around a fun theme, with books and crafts that go together. Here are a few kids have loved.

Elves
Elves
Snowmen
Snowmen
Kindness
Kindness
Earth Day
Earth Day
Outer Space
Outer Space
Community Helpers
Community Helpers

Past themes shown. Every month's theme is a fun surprise!

What's inside every box

Everything is ready to go. Just open the box, read together, and create.

  • 3 themed children's booksHand-picked to match the month's theme and build their home library.
  • 5 creative crafts & activitiesHands-on projects that bring each story to life.
  • A parent guideTalk-about questions and easy ways to keep the learning going.
  • Every supply includedNo shopping, no prep. Imaginative play and puzzles, too.
Why reading together matters

Reading to kids 3 to 5 times a week can boost their literacy skills by about six months.

Reading every day helps even more. Lil Readers gives you three new books a month, so story time is always ready.

Source: Kalb and van Ours (2013), a study of 4- and 5-year-olds

The gift that keeps on giving (stories)

Perfect for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and godparents. Their little reader gets happy mail with their name on it, month after month.

STEP 1

Pick a plan

A 6 or 12-month plan is one easy gift that lasts all year.

STEP 2

Add a gift note

Tick "This is a gift" above the plans. We'll tuck your note in with their first box.

STEP 3

Order by 12/7

So the first box arrives in time for the holidays.

“My granddaughter, who lives in another state, absolutely loved the books and crafts in this box. Knowing how much she enjoys it makes me so happy!”

Sandra F. · Verified buyer

Little readers (and their grown-ups) love it

Kelly Z.'s pizza night helper
Mayra B.'s little artist
Halley R.'s veggie taster
Christy A.'s yarn apple
Porter & Kids T.'s crafter

“I am very impressed with the boxes. We have loved the variety and quality of books. The crafts are so darling and my kindergartener loves them. Highly recommend!!”

Nicholas S. · Verified buyer

“We love the Lil Readers Book Club! Each box has great books and fun, themed activities perfect for my 4-year-old. He always asks to do an activity, and the pizza theme even inspired a family pizza night!”

Kelly Z.

“A total hit with our picky eater! She LOVED the tomato book, and we're using the stories to encourage trying new foods, healthy ones too! A big win for our house.”

Halley R.

“The contents of the box was a fun learning tool, with a lot of variety in the box addressing many interesting things and in several different learning ways about Chickens.”

Kathryn F.

Why parents love Lil Readers

Builds a reading habit

New books every month make kids excited to read at home.

For K–1st grade

Supports what they're learning in kindergarten and 1st grade.

Zero prep

Every supply is in the box, so busy families can just start.

No screens

Just stories, crafts, and time together.

Give the Gift of Reading

Holiday questions

When do I need to order for the holidays?

Order by 12/7 and the first box ships the next business day, so it arrives in time for the holidays. Orders placed before noon ET ship the same day.

How is the holiday discount applied?

Automatically at checkout. You don't need a code. 6 and 12-month plans get one box free; monthly and 3-month plans get 50% off the first box.

Who is Lil Readers Book Club for?

Kids ages 5–7 (kindergarten and 1st grade). Each box has 3 books, 5 crafts and a parent guide.

Can I send it as a gift?

Yes. Tick "This is a gift" above the plans, add your note, and enter the recipient's address at checkout. The note goes in their first box.

What if I'm buying for siblings?

Use the kids selector above the plans. Each extra child adds a set of books and crafts to the same box.

Can I skip a month or cancel?

Monthly plans can be skipped or cancelled anytime from your account. Prepaid plans run for their full term and don't auto-renew.

Read the full FAQs

This year, give them a story to open every month.

1 box FREE or 50% off your first box, applied automatically at checkout.