Lillypost

What's in the box: A small curated set of age-appropriate board books or picture books, with optional gift wrapping on each book.

Lillypost is a children's book subscription that has run since 2016. Each month it mails a small set of hand-picked books, so families get new titles without having to choose them. For the youngest children there is a Board Book Box made for roughly ages 0 to 3. A Picture Book Box suits slightly older kids, and a Mixed box combines both formats, which helps households with siblings of different ages. The number of books per box has changed over the years and depends on the plan you pick. Optional gift wrapping turns each delivery into a small present, and many toddlers enjoy that ritual. Lillypost also says it donates a book to a child in need for every box it ships. Past reviews describe a good mix of well-known titles and lesser-known gems, with sturdy board books that hold up to chewing and rough handling. The downside is that you have little say over which books arrive, so you may get duplicates of titles you already own, and families with large home libraries may notice this more. Longer commitments usually work out cheaper per box, so it pays to check the current plan terms before you sign up. Overall it is a simple, dependable way to grow a young child's bookshelf.