Sol Book Box

What's in the box: Each box holds Spanish or bilingual children's books chosen for your child's age, either board books for the youngest readers or picture books for ages 4 to 8.

Sol Book Box is a monthly book club for families raising young children with Spanish. It covers ages 0 to 8 and sends Spanish and bilingual children's books from publishers across the Spanish-speaking world, including houses in Argentina, Spain and Mexico. That sourcing is the main reason to subscribe. Many US parents find the Spanish section at local bookstores thin or full of translated English titles, and this service tries to fill that gap with original stories. Plans are split by stage. The Board Book Box is for ages 0 to 4 and sends sturdy books for small hands. The Picture Book Box is for ages 4 to 8 and sends longer, more advanced stories. There is also a family box. Books are picked for each child's age, stage and interests, and boxes ship on the 20th of each month. The company says the service works for fluent families and for parents who are new to Spanish. That seems fair for read-aloud picture books, though beginners may need to look up some words. The site offers a happiness guarantee and lists recognition from USA Today 10 Best, US News and World Report, and Book Riot. The homepage does not say how many books come in each box or how skipping and canceling work, so check the plan pages before you sign up. Boxes start at $17.98.