Elephant Books is a children's book subscription box for ages 0-6. They specialize in recently published books and new discoveries, so they don't send anything that's movie tie-ins, have re-purposed characters, or are "classics." Their goal is to send books that are original, literary, and appeal to both boys' and girls' interests.
This is a review of the Picture Books subscription for children 2-6.
They also offer a 30-day money back guarantee and a free replacement if you receive a book you already own!
This box was sent to us at no cost for review. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes.)
About Elephant Books
The Subscription Box: Elephant Books
The Cost: $20.99/monthly + shipping. Save with 3-, 6-, or 12-month subscriptions.
LIMITED TIME DEAL: Use code MOMSDAY to save $5 off your first box!
COUPON: Use coupon code ADDICTION for 15% off your first box!
The Products: Children's books (three board books for ages 0-2, or two picture books for ages 2-6), specializing in recently published works and new discoveries.
Ships to: US for $5 and Canada for $17
Elephant Books April 2019 Picture Books Review
A reading tip was included, offering a tip to help your child develop letter recognition.
Elephant Books includes some nice little extras: for their picture book subscriptions they send attachable little library cards to put in your books where you can record each time you read the book and with whom, and for their board books subscriptions they include adhesive bookplates for parents to write who gave the book and when.
Where Bear? by Sophie Henn - Retail Value $16.99 (found here for $19.72)
This book is absolutely adorably illustrated. The story is about a bear cub who lived with a boy, but then he kept growing and growing into a big bear that just didn't work living in a house. It's time to find a new home for him - but where, bear? They go through different environments and eventually figure out the right one for bear.
My Little Half Moon by Douglas Todd Jennerich - Retail Value $16.99 (found here for $13.09)
What a sweet book. This story is about a girl who notices that there's only a half moon in the sky and worries that it's lonely without its other half. She goes off looking for the other half of the moon. She looks and looks, and eventually spends enough time looking that the moon is full again. It's so cute.
The Verdict: This was my second delivery from Elephant Books and I'm quite happy with it! I really love that they don't send books with movie tie-ins or reused characters and that they promise a free replacement if you get a book you already own, and a 30-day money back guarantee. I thought their picks this month both had beautiful artwork and were really cute stories. My son and I both enjoyed reading these two books together and I'm looking forward to future boxes.
To Wrap Up:
Can you get this box if you sign up today? According to their FAQ:
For new subscription orders placed during the last week of the month, the first subscription month will be considered the month following. (Examples: For a new subscription placed on September 27, shipping will take place within 5 business days, and the first month of subscription will be considered October. The second package will be mailed around November 15. For a new subscription placed on September 10, shipping will take place within 5 business days, and the first month of subscription will be considered September. Second package will be mailed around October 15.)
LIMITED TIME DEAL: Use code MOMSDAY to save $5 off your first box!
Coupon: Use coupon code ADDICTION for 15% off your first box!
Value Breakdown: This box costs $20.99 with a monthly subscription + $5 US shipping, so you’re paying about $12.99 per book total. That adds to about 24% off retail prices and about 6% off of current sale prices.
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