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Zoobean
Cost: $2.99 – $14.95/month (depending on package selected)
Ships To: United States.
Zoobean, who kindly sent me this package to review, is a monthly subscription service which helps you build your individual child’s literacy with remarkable children’s books and apps selected just for him or her. You may select from a monthly book delivery service (from $9.99/month) that gives you one hardcover or paperback book each month, along with an app recommendation + literacy guides or a digital service option (from $2.99/month) and receive weekly personalized app + book recommendations that come with literacy guides.
This package is for WB who is nearly 2 years old. I received L’s selections (he’s almost 6) here.
Zoobean ships via USPS Media Mail. WB’s and L’s shipments are always sent at the same time, however, L’s always arrives first. No idea why, but it does. Here were WB’s selections from this month:
The Book
WB’s book selection this month was “Old Mikamba Had A Farm” (which is $13.35 on Amazing) which was yet another book I had never heard of. It’s Old McDonald, but with safari animals! Super fun and perfect for WB who is a huge animal lover right now. The subscription also included a Reading Guide (which is e-mailed on the day the book is delivered), which gives you suggestions on things to discuss, tips to help with vocabulary, etc.
The App
Our app selection this month was “Little Red Riding Hood” and brings new twists on the old fairy tale. It’s $4.99, so I am still deciding if we WB will like it enough for us to buy it, but it looks cute. Apps should have a 24 hour test out window! Wouldn’t that be amazing?
The Zoobean plan I received is $14.95, which includes the monthly hardcover book + the digital reading guide + the app selection and app companion. The book itself is nearly $14 on Amazon, so you are basically getting all those other goodies for about $1! If you are interested in just the Digital Service, it’s $2.99/month and you will receive a Receive a weekly email that includes an expert created Reading Guide or App Companion along with a book or app recommendation. And then you can pick up the book at the bookstore or borrowing it from your local library!
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