Bookroo

What's in the box: Each box has two hardcover picture or chapter books, or three board books for the youngest club, chosen for the child's age band.

Bookroo runs monthly book clubs for children in four age bands. The Board Book Club for ages 0 to 3 sends three board books per box. It focuses on first concepts and simple stories. The Picture Book Club for ages 3 to 6 sends two hardcover picture books for reading aloud or for early readers. Older kids can join the Junior Chapter Book Club for ages 7 to 10, with books of about 120 to 280 pages, or the Middle Grade Book Club for ages 9 to 12, with longer novels of about 250 to 350 pages. Families keep every book. The site lists a flexible delivery schedule, cancellation at any time and a satisfaction guarantee. Bookroo says it has more than ten years of experience and has delivered over a million books, and it puts a lot of weight on how it chooses titles. You don't pick specific books, so the main value is discovering titles you might not have found yourself. Two hardcovers a month can add up for families who already buy plenty of books, and shipping costs extra. Readers older than 12 have no club to move up to. Bookroo is a good fit for parents and grandparents who want a steady, carefully chosen supply of new books without shopping for them.