The Story Behind Little Oaks Library

Carefully Chosen Stories for Curious Young Minds

Finding beautiful, high-quality children’s books shouldn’t feel overwhelming.

Yet for many parents and Early Years settings, finding books that are engaging, age-appropriate and connected to meaningful themes takes time they simply don’t have.

Little Oaks Library was created to make that easier.

As an Early Years professional with over 20 years of experience, I’ve spent my career helping children learn, grow and make sense of the world around them. Throughout that time, one thing has remained constant: the power of a good story.

Stories build language.

Stories spark curiosity.

Stories inspire play.

And perhaps most importantly, stories create moments of connection between children and the adults who care.

Books Are Just The Beginning

A great book doesn’t end when the final page is turned.

It sparks questions, inspires imagination and helps children explore the world around them.

That’s why every Little Oaks Library collection is built around a carefully chosen monthly theme.

Whether children are discovering life beneath the waves, exploring seasonal changes or learning about celebrations and traditions, each theme provides meaningful opportunities for reading, conversation, play and learning.

Books Chosen to Inspire Curiosity, Play and Learning

Throughout my years working in nurseries, as a nursery manager and most recently as a childminder, I’ve spent countless hours searching for books to support children’s interests and learning.

Every title included in a Little Oaks Library box is personally selected by me for its storytelling, illustrations, language and ability to capture children’s imaginations.

The result is a collection of books that can be enjoyed again and again, becoming treasured favourites in homes and Early Years settings alike.

Hi, I’m Abbie

I’m the founder of Little Oaks Library, an Early Years professional and mom of two.

Little Oaks Library exists to help families and Early Years settings discover stories that inspire curiosity, deepen learning and create meaningful moments together.

My hope is that every box brings a sense of excitement, a new theme to explore and new opportunities to read, play and connect.

Because some of the most meaningful childhood memories begin with a story.

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.

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

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.

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.

Yes. Every book is brand new and carefully selected for its quality, storytelling and ability to inspire curiosity, play and learning.

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

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.

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.

Your first payment is taken when you subscribe.

Future subscription payments are automatically taken on the 4th of each month.

Yes!

You can either:

purchase a one-off themed box
or subscribe to receive a new themed collection every month.

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.

Yes.

We offer free UK delivery on all subscription boxes and one-off purchases.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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