Kids LOVE
Summer Reading!
Hand-Picked · Personalized · Delivered
Beat the Summer Slide with three months of perfectly personalized books — matched to your child's age, interests, and reading level, delivered right to your door.
Renews monthly after summer — cancel anytime, no hassle.
Ships June, July & August
What's inside
Everything your reader needs
for the best summer yet.
Every box is packed by our expert booksellers — not an algorithm — perfectly matched to your child.
The Best Books
3–4 titles per month, hand-selected and matched to your child's age, reading level, and interests. No guessing, no generic picks — every book chosen with care.
Surprise Extras
Premium access to The Reading Bug mobile app, plus summer reading bingo card, bookmarks, stickers, contests and other fun items to help engage readers
A Personal Note
A warm letter from The Reading Bug team every month, with tips, follow-up reads, and encouragement to keep the reading momentum going all summer long.
We are Reading Bugs!
Here's what parents and
children are saying...
Delightful! ♡
"My 7 y/o is excited to open his box for the books & special small gifts. He has received chapter books, interesting boys stories, biographies, and history books. His interest in reading has rocketed! This is the best investment."
Engaging! ☆
"My little girl is 8 yrs old and hates to read. But already I'm seeing a change... she can't wait for the next box! I like that the books are chosen especially for her. It makes it easier to get her into it. 2 thumbs up!"
Thoughtful! ☆
"The amount of thought and effort that went into putting this box together was incredible! By adding her interests and reading level, they picked a perfect variety of books for her!"
A Hit! ♡
"I got this for my almost 12 yr old daughter who is a huge reader... and it was a HUGE hit! She received 3 books and loved them all, and she also loved the goodies. She can't wait for the next box! Highly recommended."
How it works
Getting started
is easy!
Tell us about your reader
Share your child's age, reading level, and interests when you subscribe. The more detail you give us, the better the picks.
We hand-pick every book
Our expert booksellers at The Reading Bug — not algorithms — curate a totally unique box each month, just for your child.
Books arrive all summer!
June, July, and August — a joyful book delivery each month. After 3 months, continue, pause, or cancel. It's entirely up to you.
Explore all our boxes
A perfect box for every
age and stage.
The Summer Reading Box is just the beginning. Reading Bug Box has options for every young reader, from newborns to middle schoolers.
Newborns
3 board books to read aloud from birth — fostering a positive parent-child bond from day one.
Toddlers
Read aloud and play, learn & explore new topics together. Perfect for curious little minds.
Early Readers
Read aloud or read alone. Perfect picks help inspire new readers and build confidence.
Independent Readers
Read alone. Explore new genres and expand minds & imaginations with expert picks.
♡ From our family to yours
We're not an algorithm.
We're book lovers.
Every book in your Reading Bug Box is selected by the expert booksellers at The Reading Bug, our family-owned independent children's bookstore in San Carlos, CA. We spend our days reading aloud at storytime, working with local schools, and falling in love with children's literature — so you can trust that every single pick truly matters.
Three months.
Perfectly personalized.
15% off.
Subscribe to the Summer Reading Box today — our expert booksellers can't wait to find your child's next favorite book.
Have questions? Email us at bugbox@thereadingbug.com — we read every one.