What is a children’s book subscription?
Little Oaks Library is a monthly themed children’s book subscription designed to inspire curiosity, play and learning. Each month you’ll receive a carefully curated collection of four books centred around a seasonal or educational theme, helping families and early years settings discover wonderful stories all year round.
Who is Little Oaks Library suitable for?
Our collections are perfect for:
- Families with children aged 0–6 years
- Grandparents looking for meaningful gifts
- Childminders
- Nurseries and preschools
- Reception classes and early years educators
- Home educating families
Which children’s book subscription is right for my child’s age?
- 0–3 Years – Best for babies, toddlers and younger preschoolers.
- 3–6 Years – Best for older preschoolers, children beginning school and reception aged children.
- Family Collection – Perfect for siblings, childminders and early years settings with a mixed age range.
Each monthly box is thoughtfully curated to suit the age group you’ve selected while following the same exciting monthly theme.
What is included in each box?
Each Little Oaks Library box includes:
- Four carefully curated children’s books (6 books in the Family Collection)
- A new monthly theme
- Beautifully packaged books ready to enjoy
- Free UK delivery
Subscribers also receive monthly play inspiration by email to help extend learning beyond the books.
Are the books new?
Yes. Every book is brand new and carefully selected for its quality, storytelling and ability to inspire curiosity, play and learning.
How are the books selected for each monthly book box?
Every collection is personally curated by an experienced Early Years professional with over 20 years of experience working with young children.
Books are chosen for their:
- engaging stories
- beautiful illustrations
- language-rich content
- educational value
- ability to inspire meaningful play and conversation
What monthly themes can I expect?
Our children’s book subscription brings a brand new story adventure every month.
From exploring beneath the ocean waves and searching for minibeasts in the garden, to discovering dinosaurs, blasting into space or celebrating the changing seasons, every collection is carefully curated to inspire curiosity, conversation and play.
Themes throughout the year may include:
• Ocean & Seaside
• Minibeasts
• Dinosaurs
• Woodland
• Space
• Autumn
• Growing & Gardening
• Weather
• Transport
• Christmas
• Spring
• Nature & Wildlife
Each month’s books are thoughtfully selected to suit your chosen age collection while following the same exciting theme.
When will I receive my first box?
Your first box depends on when you subscribe.
Subscribe by the 24th of the month
You’ll receive the current month’s featured collection (while stocks last).
Subscribe from the 25th onwards
Your first box will be the following month’s themed collection.
This helps ensure every subscriber has plenty of time to enjoy each month’s books before the next theme arrives.
Visit our Homepage to explore our current theme.
When will I be charged?
Your first payment is taken when you subscribe.
Future subscription payments are automatically taken on the 4th of each month.
Can I buy just one box?
Yes!
You can either:
- purchase a one-off themed box
- or subscribe to receive a new themed collection every month.
Can I pause or cancel my subscription?
Yes.
You can manage, pause or cancel your subscription at any time through your customer account before your next renewal date.
There is no minimum commitment. Stay subscribed for as long as you love discovering new books.
Do you offer free delivery?
Yes.
We offer free UK delivery on all subscription boxes and one-off purchases.
Where do you deliver?
We currently deliver our children’s book subscription boxes throughout the United Kingdom.
We’re also exploring international shipping, so if you would like to join us from outside the UK, we’d love to hear from you.
What if my books arrives damaged?
Please contact us as soon as possible at hello@littleoakslibrary.co.uk with your order number and photographs of any damage. We’ll work with you to put things right.
How do the books support children’s learning?
Every monthly collection is carefully curated by an Early Years professional with over 20 years’ experience, choosing books that inspire far more than story time.
Each themed collection is designed to nurture language, curiosity, imagination and a love of reading, while encouraging meaningful conversations, inspire play and support a deeper understanding of the world around us.
Do I receive monthly play inspiration?
Yes! Everyone who signs up to our emails receives monthly play inspiration, with simple, engaging ideas inspired by each month’s theme.
Designed to extend stories beyond the page, our play ideas encourage curiosity, conversation and learning through play. Little Oaks Library subscribers can use them alongside their monthly book collection, while email subscribers can enjoy them with books they already have at home.
What makes Little Oaks Library different?
If you’re looking for a children’s book subscription in the UK that combines carefully curated books with themed play inspiration, Little Oaks Library offers a unique approach.
Every monthly collection is thoughtfully curated around a meaningful theme, helping children build knowledge, spark curiosity and develop a lifelong love of books through stories, conversation and play.
Why choose a themed children’s book subscription?
A themed subscription helps children build knowledge around real life topics while encouraging deeper conversations, imaginative play and repeated enjoyment of stories throughout the month.
Why are books so important in the early years?
Reading together helps develop language, vocabulary, imagination, emotional understanding and early literacy skills. Sharing stories also creates valuable opportunities for connection, conversation and play.
Still Need Help?
Email us at hello@littleoakslibrary.co.uk and we’ll be happy to help.