Children's Book Box May 2022

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Your Next Hatchlings Box

Posting early May 2022!

Inspire a love of reading for life with our book subscription box for 5-8 year olds. This box will include two early reader chapter novels, collectable activity pages inspired by the books and including letters from the authors, things to do, review cards and more!

We keep the box contents a surprise until posting day, but you can see some pictures of previous boxes and discover more clues about the books, author content and exclusive gifts you'll find inside below...

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Your Next Hatchlings Box

Posting early May 2022!

Inspire a love of reading for life with our book subscription box for 5-8 year olds. This box will include two early reader chapter novels, collectable activity pages inspired by the books and including letters from the authors, things to do, review cards and more!

We keep the box contents a surprise until posting day, but you can see some pictures of previous boxes and discover more clues about the books, author content and exclusive gifts you'll find inside below...

Subscribe Now!

What's in the Box?

Brilliant Books for Boys & Girls

2 newly released books with great writing and illustrations suitable for boys and girls aged 5-8.

Author Exclusives & Activities

SIGNED book-plates to stick in your books, exclusive letters from the authors & activity cards to keep your bookworms busy!

Unique Gifts

Bespoke gifts such as tote bags, scarves, patches, pins & stationery, only available to members of Tales by Mail!

About the Books

In our May Box

Reveal the Books!

Book One

Includes:

A showstopping pet panda!

A sneaky journalist!

A boy desperate to protect his bear buddy!

Perfect for fans of Paddington Bear & Mary Poppins.

Book Two

Includes:

Crime busting kid detectives!

Magic hearing aids!

A mischievous bird-accomplice!

Perfect for fans of Kes Gray's Daisy books & The Dogman series.

Need more convincing?

Here is what some of our members have to say…

Anne

A very happy parent

“I swithered for a while before starting this as I wondered if it was worth the cost. 100% glad I went ahead, I'm highly impressed - more importantly my little bookworm loves it."

Maria

Happy parent

"My boys are avid readers and love the idea of receiving new books through the post. It’s great that they can share the books and talk about what happens in them afterwards.”

Emma

Happy parent

“It comes with so many lovely goodies, bookmarks, colouring pencils, door sign, two lovely books, a poster and little file inserts to keep track of your reviews!”

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Your Questions Answered

Will the books be the right level?

We know that 5-8 is a big age range and that all children read at different levels. We've picked books that are classified as suitable for bookworms aged 5-8, but you can download some sample chapters of previous books to check if they're right for your child here...

Are the books really suitable for boys and girls?

YES! We pick books with gender friendly themes and diverse characters so that all children can relate to what they're reading and feel represented. Of course, we can't promise to please everyone all the time, but our book picks are selected from hundreds of new releases to ensure your kids only receive the BEST new books.

What if I already have the Books?

We only select new release books for our boxes, which means you're unlikely to already have them on your bookshelf. If you're nervous about receiving a book you've already got you can opt to reveal the books coming up next. Read more...

Will the books be the right level?

We know that 5-8 is a big age range and that all children read at different levels. We've picked books that are classified as suitable for bookworms aged 5-8, but you can download some sample chapters of previous books to check if they're right for your child here...

Are the books really suitable for boys and girls?

YES! We pick books with gender friendly themes and diverse characters so that all children can relate to what they're reading and feel represented. Of course, we can't promise to please everyone all the time, but our book picks are selected from hundreds of new releases to ensure your kids only receive the BEST new books.

What if I already have the Books?

We only select new release books for our boxes. If you're nervous about receiving a book you've already got you can opt to reveal the books coming up next. Read more...

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