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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great supporting activities and resources and we'll selected books to match the themes. The problem I have found is the repeated use of a series of non-fiction books. They are good books but my son ju... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We look forward to getting our subscription every month. My little boy is 21 months old and loves to read so this was the perfect gift for him. He gets excited opening his parcel … The books are beaut... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing subscription box. My little one was so excited to receive her first box. All being addressed to her only added to the excitement. The resources given are perfect for the age and sta... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have been subscribed to The Bear Can Read for over a year now and we have loved watching our girl to progress with her reading at home from nursery up to reception now. It gives her extra challenge... See more

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The Bear Can Read is a bespoke, monthly print subscription service, offering reading and phonics packages to children aged 1 to 9 years old. We are working with Oxford University Press, the UK's leading educational publishers, to encourage and educate children, from first phonics through to fluent readers. Open the box and you're on your way. Together, we create readers.


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4.7

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautifully curated, educational subscription boxes for young children

We have been subscribing to That Bear Can Read since Christmas. These beautiful boxes of literary joy arrive every month to the delight of my 2 children (ages 6 and 3). There is the perfect balance of educational material and gifting.
My 6 year old can sometimes be harder to encourage, but the length and complexity of the worksheets are perfect for her attention span and once she completes one she is keen to work on more.
My 3 year old is just getting into the worksheets, but absolutely loves all the stories and books that come in her parcel every month. The addition of a character to support the stories is a wonderful touch.

For me, I think the curation of these collections is fantastic, with a good mix of fiction and non fiction, and for younger ones providing themes and concepts that support their development outside of Reading and Phonics.

By far the best children’s subscription we’ve had (and we’ve done a lot of craft and baking ones previously).

28 August 2023
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We cant thank you enough for taking the time to share such a lovely review. This is EXACTLY what we are about! Many thanks for subscribing and sharing! We've added a little thank you to your next boxes!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really good value

Easy to set up and really good value. My 3 year old and I have enjoyed our first pack, which included much more than just the beautiful books, and we look forward to the next delivery.

24 August 2023
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Many thanks for subscribing! We love curating the Bear packs for our littlest club members!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic company and a great way to…

Fantastic company and a great way to keep up with the children’s reading during the school holidays

24 August 2023
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We couldn't agree more! Great for keeping little ones busy over half terms, or just bring along for some reading activity while on the go! Many thanks for sharing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The pack is really a treat for reluctant readers

The pack is really well thought out . I have a reluctant reader at home but the choice of books really engaged him and he lives the little surprises. Now we pair read our books before school in the morning it sets us up for the day .

24 August 2023
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We love including the latest publishing from Oxford University Press to make sure our boxes are engaging! We love that the surprises bring a thrill every month! Many thanks for sharing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just ordered this for my 2 year old

Just ordered this for my 2 year old little boy! And he loves it already! Some bits he a bit young for but pop them away for when he a bit older! Thank you so much for helping a mummy out x

6 September 2023
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Thank you so much for subscribing and sharing - we've heard from a lot of customers that we are a great resource for parents, carers, grandparents - an educational but fun activity to help keep little bears busy. We're thrilled to part of your reading journey!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Definitely worth it for one

Currently have 2 subscriptions (Koala and Teddy).

Both our kids love it and are excited to get their envelope/box

The quality of the worksheets and stickers is fantastic. The only downside of stickers is that once the sheet has been used it can’t be redone (repeating aids learning) although I’ve got round that by laminating some and adding velcro which has meant more hours of fun.

I’d give the subscription a five but have knocked one off, partly due to the single use of most of it, but also due to the repetitiveness of our second box. I appreciate that topics/learning aims will be the same for the age group but when having multiple subscriptions it does result in multiple copies of the same worksheets and on some occasions books.

19 August 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Many thanks for subscribing for your children; please let me know if you would be interested in Twin Bundle (one set of books, two sets of worksheets and gifts) - this is an option we offer parents if the subscriptions start to overlap between siblings. Happy to share more info over email: please feel free to reach out to info@thebearcanread.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always delivered on time.

Always delivered on time.
Really good activities and books in set, my 6 year old loves them.

24 July 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Many thanks for subscribing and sharing. We noted your next delivery date was missed in September, so we've reset it so your next box will be on its way shortly. Thanks for your patience. We've added a little something extra to your next box as a thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love this bear can read so much

Love this bear can read so much.
Love the books
Love the work that comes with it
I have been with them for a while now and cannot fault them

24 July 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Thank you for being such a longtime subscriber to The Bear. We really appreciate the time you've taken to share this feedback - we've added a little something extra to your next box as a thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The bear can read is more than just…

The bear can read is more than just reading - my child gets excited when this comes through the post. She engages with the exercises and after reading the books she doodles on the box from her imagination about one of the stories. She loves reading, never a chore and I do think it’s because this has injected the fun and learning into it also.

24 July 2023
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Ah you have nailed what we are all about - the magic of a Bear box! Many thanks for subscribing and sharing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing resource for early readers at home

Wonderful monthly subscription with fun but educational worksheets, level appropriate books and phonics cards provided. We’ve done it since our daughter was 3 and she’s now on Panda level. Our son is 2.5 and has just started Cub. Highly recommend!

27 July 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Many many thanks for subscribing and sharing. We love a reading family. Thanks for being such a loyal subscriber to The Bear. We've asked the team to add a little something extra to your next Bear packs as thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What amazing value for money

What amazing value for money. Fantastic range if books which are perfect for continuing to read in the holidays. Especially loved that the card with some sounds on went through how to sound them out and one if the books has an adult reading part and child reading part. I really wish I had known about this at the start of my sons reading journey.
It came with a missing item, I emailed them and it was sorted within 3 hours. Amazing service.

3 August 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

As a small business, run by two mums - we get it! We want to make sure you're getting the best value as we know time and resources are precious. Many thanks for subscribing and sharing!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and my daughter and I…

Great service and my daughter and I really enjoy these books they are fun and interesting. I can see the potential that they will bring.

24 July 2023
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That's so amazing to hear! Many thanks for subscribing and sharing!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

Highly recommended. My twins have loved the boxes lots of really fun, structured things to do. The books are great. It has also been super helpful to us parents who did not learn to read with phonics. Also had fantastic communication with the team, they are very helpful and quick to respond.

24 July 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Many many thanks for taking the time to share this feedback. As a small business, these reviews make a huge difference and mean a lot to us. We're always so thrilled to hear how The Bear is helping families --both parents and children along on their reading journey!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good but could be even better

The special delivery envelope that arrived is great, I quite liked the books that came with it, the worksheets would probably be suited to a child a bit older, my toddler just scribbled on them and the props/toys will probably not get used much. The inclusion of something like flashcards or an alphabet chart would have suited her better. Also if the nursery rhyme had a picture on she might have been a bit more interested. My child loves to read but I'm not sure the books included will become favourites.

29 June 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Thanks for giving The Bear Can Read a go; we hope we can welcome you back when your daughter is a bit older and can make better use of the worksheet activity sets. Flashcards is something we include for children when they are learning to read; with sound and trick word flashcards included at Koala and Honey levels. We love the feedback about the nursery rhyme card and will be adding a QR code to help parents find the music to sing along!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you're looking for exceptional…

If you're looking for exceptional children's books, this store is a treasure trove! Every book we've ordered has been fantastic, captivating my kids' imaginations and igniting their love for reading. The icing on the cake is the speedy delivery service, which keeps my kids eagerly anticipating their new literary adventures.

30 June 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Thank you so much for such a gracious review! We'd love to show our thanks with a little extra gift in your next box. If you could kindly email info@thebearcanread.com we can add a note to your account.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nice story.Amazing paperwork

Nice story.Amazing paperwork. My son enjoys a lot.

26 June 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Thanks so much for taking the time to share this feedback and for subscribing to TBCR!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very supportive staff i ordered wrong…

Very supportive staff i ordered wrong book colour and returned it and got correct colour back in post with postage paid for, plenty of work sheets and books to do us over a month

10 July 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Thanks so much for signing up to The Bear - we are happy to work with families to make sure we get the level "just right"!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have been using @Bearcanread

We have been using @Bearcanread
For a couple of years and my children love it , the service is second to none
(Even had a query resolved by owner while they were on a family holiday #dedication )
We love the diverse range of books supplied and great attention to books on feeling , morals and family values.
My children re-use work sheets provided and have come on leaps and bounds by having this as part of their curriculum.
Not to mention an personally address gift box in the mail every month.
They live the little gifts and we are now avid drinker of Tom's teas xx
Thank you all

26 June 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Thanks so much for taking the time to share this review. We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion for our readers; and how much it makes a difference for children to see content they can relate to. As we work in association with Oxford University Press as our publisher, we select titles that hopefully provide a range for our readers to identify with, along with using the newest published titles to keep the content fresh and engaging! We;d love to add a little extra as thank you to your next box. If you can kindly email info@thebearcanread.com we will add a note for our packing team.

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