Category: Adventures With K

K’s First Book Box Subscription

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A couple of months ago I decided to order K’s first book box subscription. He loves reading and looking at his books. I know how excited I get about bookmail, so I thought I’d pass that joy down to him. Do you know how many book subscription boxes there are out there? I didn’t realize just how many there were until I started looking, but I wasn’t sure what I was really looking for either.

I started off by doing a general search on best book subscription boxes for kids. Again, there were so many choices! I narrowed down to a handful and compared what they had to offer and prices. I ultimately ended up going with The Reading Bug Book Box, because each box includes books, “extras,” and handwritten monthly notes. Each box is curated specifically for your child based on multiple factors: age, reading level, and things that they like, etc. You fill out a profile about your child to give them an idea. The “extras” that are included are meant to go along with the books that are in the box.

I chose the Reading Bug Box because I love the idea of interactive reading and activities. It will allow K to become part of the story and make reading more fun and hopefully more enjoyable and fuel his passion. I also liked that it is curated to him specifically, and there will be little notes to him.

K’s First Book Box Subscription: What We Thought

K has received two boxes so far. When he received the boxes, he was ecstatic. He got the biggest smile on his face and clapped because he knew it was for him. He pulled all of his books out at once and we read each one right then. The folks at The Reading Bug did a great job picking books for him. He loves monkeys, and the interactive books are always a hit with him. We’re so pleased with K’s first book box subscription!

We also had a small snaffu with shipping (nothing that was their fault) and Lauren, one of the co-founders, helped me out and was so kind to speak with. I love that they were attentive with helping me. Plus they’re a family owned independent bookstore, so I feel even better about supporting them! If you’re looking for a book box for the child in your life, I recommend checking out The Reading Bug. K and I both gave it a thumbs up.

If you’re interested in purchasing a subscription from them, or checking out their bookstore, head on over to their site: The Reading Bug Box.

  • Ks First Book Box Subscription
  • Ks First Book Box Subscription
(From Left to Right: Box One, Box Two)

Halloween Sugar Cookies and Pumpkin Books

Last weekend, our fun Fall activity was making Halloween sugar cookies. Now, I don’t know about you, but I love any excuse for a sweet treat. Thankfully, sugar cookies are an easy snack to make and you can change them up for different holidays. Plus, involving K was super easy. Most of the Halloween cookie cutters were still packed away, but we found a few: a pumpkin, a leaf, and a cat.

Now I’ll be honest, I left the baking up to K and his grammie this time. I supervised and took pictures. I did help K when he started to help roll out the dough–he could become an excellent pastry chef one day. After the cookies had baked to perfection, it was time to sample! Grammie and K had done a great job. When we finished our sampling, we took what was left of the cookies– it’s almost the holidays so none of the extra cookies consumed count right?–and it was time to frost!

I think this was K’s favorite part. We didn’t have orange frosting so we used vanilla and dyed it orange and he got a small taste. Needless to say, we have a new frosting fiend in our house. The cookies turned out beautifully. But most importantly, they turned out delicious. And when it comes to cookies, that’s really all that matters right?

Halloween Reads To Go With Our Halloween Sugar Cookies

K also got a new book: You’re My Little Pumpkin Pie with illustrations by Natalie Marshall. This is a fun Halloween-themed board book with cutouts. K loves these books and enjoys turning the pages to see what’s on the other side of the cutout. Another book that K received was Happy Halloween, Little Critter! by Mercer Mayer. This has flaps on the pages that shows which critter is in which costume and he loves finding out who is under the flap. I’m so glad that books have fun ways to make reading entertaining for children!

I had a really fun weekend baking Halloween sugar cookies and reading Halloween books with my son and my mom. I’m enjoying making new traditions with him as he grows up. Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions with your children?

  • You're My Little Pumpkin Pie board book Illustrated by Natalie Marshall
  • Frosted Pumpkin Halloween Sugar Cookie

Twig and Turtle 1: Big Move to a Tiny House by Jennifer Richard Jacobson

I won a free copy of Twig and Turtle 1: Big Move to a Tiny House during BookCon in exchange for an honest review. Special thanks to Holiday House for providing the ARC. All opinions expressed are solely my own. *Disclosure: This page may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may earn a commission, at no additional cost to you. You can read more here.

This book is about Twig and Turtle, two young girls who move with their family into a tiny house. While Turtle doesn’t mind the move, Twig is sad to have to leave her Great Dane with her grandma. Not only that, but Twig is having problems fitting in at her new school. How can Twig get her dog to come live with them in their tiny house and make new friends? 

I enjoyed this story. It followed the typical story arc, and it was a great early reader book. Of course, anything with a dog as one of the focal points of the story has my attention. I read this book to my son as I was reviewing it, and although he wasn’t too impressed (he’s 11 months so I’ll give him a pass 😄), I was curious to know what would happen next. I plan to read it again to him when he’s older; it’s a good story with important themes in it.

There were female main characters, determination, problem-solving, friendship building, the strength of love, and lessons all wrapped up in this book. Despite the short length of this book, there are many aspects of it that will appeal to young readers. After reading this book, I’m looking forward to reading more adventures with Twig and Turtle. I wonder what shenanigans they’ll get into next?!

Twig and Turtle 1: Big Move to a Tiny House by Jennifer Richard Jacobson Physical ARC
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