Little Feminist Book Club is a monthly book subscription box for kids ages newborn to 9 years old. Each month you will receive one to two books to help diversify your bookshelf. 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 children's book subscription sends books that highlight lesser-represented characters and teaches important life lessons with beauty and nuance.
The Cost: $22.95 per month + $2.95 US shipping. Save with longer subscriptions.
This review is of the Book Club for ages 2-4 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.)
Opening The Box
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Little Feminist sends their books in an envelope-style box. Packed snugly inside are the book(s) of the month, a welcome note and activity, and a bookmark with discussion questions listed on the front and back.
Here's What's Inside
Welcome Note & Activity
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Our Little Feminist book for the 2-4 age group this month focuses on bringing people together. The book that's included is about a young girl who finds ways to connect with her friends, all of whom speak different languages, by sharing tea. The activity this month encourages the recipients of this box to decorate and cut out the teacups, milk cartons, sugar cubes, and lemon wedges printed on the back of the welcome note, and use them for imaginative play.
Luli and the Lanuage of Tea by Andrea Wang (author) and Hyewon Yum (illustrator) — Retail Value $18.99 (found on sale here for $13.99)
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This book is filled with some really sweet details that took my family by surprise. The story is quite simple, about a young girl named Luli who brings children who all speak different languages together at their childcare program by serving tea. As the children sit around a table and pass tea to each other, we are introduced to the word for "tea" in many different languages—notably, written out in their native text with English pronunciations alongside it—as well as names from their respective cultures. Seeing these characters, hearing these new words, and reading about children with these names is wonderful exposure to some tidbits about other cultures, working toward making our children global citizens through literature. We've enjoyed this book very much!
Discussion Questions
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Little Feminist always provides a bookmark filled with discussion questions for each book included in the box. Some are conceptual, and others ask the child to recall themes or events from the book. We especially enjoyed the question that prompted us to look at the similarities and differences between the two cousins' rooms.
Value - Was This Box Worth It?
The Cost: $22.95 per month + $2.95 US shipping. Save with longer subscriptions.
Value Breakdown: Little Feminist Book Club costs $25.90 per month, which includes the cost of shipping. May's single hardback picture book costs $18.99 at full retail price, or $13.00 from Amazon. This subscription isn't one you'll subscribe to if you're looking for a deal; rather, it's an incredible resource for growing your children's home library with books chosen by curators who have an eye for inclusion and representation. Further, the activity, welcome note, and discussion questions add value for me.
Of 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.
Key Takeaways
We loved reading about Luli's beautiful idea for bringing her friends together. We were just as taken by the new-to-us words and names from other cultures. This book is a wonderful display of what it means to be a good friend and a lifelong learner. It's quickly become a favorite in our family!
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Other Things You Should Know
Can I still get this box if I sign up today? Little Feminist tends to ship the first week of each month. Order now to receive the June box.
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