Little Feminist Book Club is a monthly book subscription box for kids ages newborn to nine years old. Each month you will receive one to two books selected to help diversify your bookshelf for $22.95 per month + $2.95 flat rate shipping. Plus, you will also receive hands-on activities and tools to help your book come to life. Subscriptions are offered for ages 0-2, 2-4, 4-7, and 7-9. From Little Feminist:
Only 31% of children's books feature a female character, and only 13% feature a person of color.
This review is of the Book Club for ages 4-7 years.
This box was sent to us at no cost to review. (Check out our editorial guidelines to learn more about how we review boxes.)
First Impressions
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Little Feminist Book Club items come in a distinctive cardboard holder with drawings on it. In addition to the book(s), Little Feminist includes an introduction to the book (which has an activity on the reverse side – see below) and a bookmark with thought-provoking questions.
What's Inside The Box
Jenny Mei Is Sad by Tracy Subisak - Retail Value $17.99
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Jenny Mei Is Sad is about a girl who has fun days and not fun days. It is told by Jenny's friend, who knows how Jenny really feels, even if she is acting goofy or nice at school. Even on the worse days, when Jenny acts out, her friend is there for her: to talk to or not talk or just eat popsicles together.
I like that the author didn't imply the cause of Jenny's sadness. That allows your young reader to wonder and fill in their own blank. Perhaps it will be interesting what your child projects onto the character. For mine, it was sharing toys, which is an issue we are dealing with at home with little brother. It also teaches your child that you don't have to be happy every moment and that the people who care most about you will love you whether is a fun day or a not fun day.
From Little, Brown and Company:
With this educational and entertaining picture book, learn how to approach difficult emotions with compassion and understanding—and be the best friend you can be.
My friend Jenny Mei is sad. But you might not be able to tell. Jenny Mei still smiles a lot. She makes everyone laugh. And she still likes blue Popsicles the best. But, her friend knows that Jenny Mei is sad, and does her best to be there to support her.This beautifully illustrated book is perfect for introducing kids to the complexity of sadness, and to show them that the best way to be a good friend, especially to someone sad, is by being there for the fun, the not-fun, and everything in between.
What Do You Think Card
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Each book comes with a 'What Do You Think' card that provides questions that you can ask your little reader about the book. They are nice in the way they help you ask direct questions– something that might actually get a real answer rather than "It was good" or "I liked it."
Little Feminist In Action
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This month's "Little Feminist In Action" page asks your little one to think of qualities of being a good friend they have in their hearts and ways they show that quality. They write the quality on the heart and the action in the body.
Verdict
Another meaningful installment from Little Feminist Book Club. My daughter just turned five and she is becoming more and more dynamic emotionally. She fluctuates between fun and not fun moments at break-neck speeds. I really liked this simple book that allowed her to project herself onto the titular character. It gave me a little insight into her mind. I will always like that. This subscription is great at eliciting thoughts from my daughter that I don't think I would have gotten on my own. She loves to read and getting new books. And they are more interesting – at least to me – than a lot of children's books we have in the house. You can always count on this sub to tell an interesting story.
Value - Was This Box Worth It?
Subscribers – current or future – will have to be understanding of the fact that Little Feminist Book Club is not a subscription that saves you money. The cost of the sub will always be a little more than the book itself. This subscription's true value is the quality of the books and the complementary paperwork, which is carefully chosen and sent to your front door. If you are focused on dollar amounts, this subscription may not be for you.
The monthly subscription costs $26 (with shipping). This book retails for $17.99, and can be found for a few dollars cheaper on Amazon. Even at full price, that is a $8 difference in value. The content is always good, but I would understand if some parents were dissuaded by the cost difference some months. Especially after several installments.
One thing to note: Little Feminist offers four ways to purchase: monthly, three months, six months, and 12 months. They cost $22.95, $21.95, $19.95, and $18.95, respectively. Shipping is always $2.95. So if you were certain you'd like this subscription for a year, it would be $4 cheaper per month and much closer to the book's retail value.
To Wrap Up
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No. You have to order before the 25th to receive that month’s selection. So at this point, you will get next month's. From Little Feminist:
Once you purchase a book subscription your first box will be shipped within a week. From then on, your book box will be sent the first week of every month.
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