I am sincerely proud to share Zoobean, a paid sponsor, with Savvy Auntie readers.


It’s already back-to-school time, and that means all of our little nieces and nephews are going to be headed back to the classroom. And while what kids learn in school is incredibly important, it’s equally important that we keep them excited about learning outside of the classroom too. Enter, Zoobean.

I recently discovered Zoobean and am loving this delightful service that delivers books monthly to your niece’s or nephew’s doorstep.  It was started by a mom and dad couple (she’s the former head of Education at Google, he’s the former DC teacher of the year), who realized that families needed a way to make inspiring a love of reading simpler and easier.  And their own kids’ two Savvy Aunties are two of their best customers!  

What I appreciate about Zoobean is that no matter if your niece or nephew is into ninjas and fighters, ballerinas and princesses, or whether you are looking for books that showcase multi-ethnic characters or families with two dads, there are selections that suit your needs.

And because gifting books at the right reading level is important, Savvy Aunties let Zoobean and their team of curators know the child’s level and they’ll select just the right book for your loved one each month. Each book comes in adorable packaging, addressed to your niece or nephew (they love getting personalize mail!).  And the very best part?  Each order includes a reading guide for you, Auntie, written by award-winning teachers and children’s librarians. Zoobean emails the guides (here’s a sample) which is really the perfect way to help you engage with your little one up close or from a distance. This additional support really sets Zoobean apart.  Plus, there is free shipping for subscriptions.

You are not only giving a book, you are also prepared with the right questions to ask and fun activities to do.  Oh, and if a certain someone’s interests have changed, or they become an independent reader, you can easily update your niece’s or nephew’s profile.

There is simply nothing more exciting than seeing your loved ones run to open a package from their Auntie, get excited to read a book selected just for them, and talk all about it with you!

I can’t think of a better way to get your loved one excited about reading. You are you giving them the gift of beautiful books to build their libraries, and the gift of inspiring a lifelong love of reading. 

Published: August 14, 2013
Photo courtesy Zoobean.com