Lillypost is a monthly book subscription box for children that donates one book to a child in need for every box purchased. They offer three subscription options:
- The Board Book Box - 4 books for ages 0-3,
- The Picture Book Box - 3 books for ages 4-7, and
- The Mixed Book Box - 2 picture books and 1 board book for all ages.
This review is of the Mixed Book Box for $19.95 per month + $4.95 shipping. This option includes board books and picture books for families with children in both age ranges.
This box was sent to us at no cost for review. (Check out our editorial guidelines to learn more about how we review boxes.)
You can choose to have your books wrapped each month for an extra $5 per shipment. Having the books wrapped and ready to open makes it feel like a special experience each month!
First Impressions
These books are ones we have never heard of before, but it looked like a good mix that my kids would enjoy!
Inside the Lillypost April 2022 Box
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Lillypost always sends us a set of Finnley the Fox stickers along with a little note that introduces their coloring contest for the month. Kids can draw directly on the box and incorporate Finnley into the monthly theme, then share it on social media for a chance to win a prize. This month is all about Earth Day.
Spring is Here! by Carles Ballesteros - Listed Value $7.99
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This little board book is very cute, perfect for spring, and it has a unique feature where the little animal faces change as you flip the pages. It's a very simple book announcing that spring is here and my kids enjoyed the cute animals. It's a great simple board book for infants that is small enough to throw in a diaper bag, and the changing faces should entertain them, too!
What About X? by Anne Marie Houppert - Listed Value $16.99
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I think my children enjoyed this story most of all! All of the letters at Alphabet Academy are excited for their trip and they have some great ides on what to bring; B is bringing binoculars, F is bring fishing poles, but X is just not sure what he can contribute. When he finally thinks about what to bring, he realizes that his xylophone is broken. Fortunately, he has some great friends that help save the day! This book was bright and colorful with some fun alliteration and a pleasant story. It was great for my 4-year-old who is still working on letter recognition. This is a fun way to reinforce those skills!
Hugo and the Impossible Thing by Renee Felice Smith and Chris Gabriel - Listed Value $17.99
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This last book is one that I really enjoyed. It had some beautiful illustrations and the animals are adorable. Everyone has always heard that the Impossible Thing is impossible to overcome even though bear is strong and fox is clever, they've never even attempted it. Hugo, a small dog, questions why no one has ever tried and so he decides that he will be the first. While it is an impossible task, the animals learn that with help from one another, they can accomplish the "impossible." It's a cute story about daring to try that is made better by the sweet animals throughout.
Value - Is it Worth It?
The Cost: $19.95 per month + $4.95 shipping. Save with longer subscriptions.
Value Breakdown:
- Spring is Here: $7.99
- What About X?: $16.99
- Hugo and the Impossible Thing: $17.99
The total retail value of the books we received comes to $42.97 which is a savings of about $18.97 since we only paid $24.90 for this box. I think that's a great value!
Key Takeaways
This was another great mix of Lillypost books this month for our family! We did receive one seasonal book, but this is optional if you would rather not receive them. Overall, they were some cute selections!
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To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes, your first box will begin processing immediately, but you might not receive the same books. Per Lillypost:
New books are added weekly and it will always be a fun surprise for both the child and the parents!
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