Our expert 'get started' process recommends a reading level for children under 9.

You can adjust this after checkout and before your first delivery – and update it anytime.

Subscribers receive regular deliveries of books and activities. We curate and commission the latest (and greatest) reading materials for each age and stage so you can offer the best reading support at home. We also shadow schools, so your child's reading journey is a seamless transition between home and classroom.

Each delivery is carefully tailored to your child's level, following the Early Years Foundation Stage or National Curriculum.

If your child is just starting to read, their box will focus on key letters and sounds, with fun games, activity sheets, and simple guidance for grown-ups. We also include high frequency words like the, do, and go – those tricky ones that can't be sounded out. Month by month, your child builds confidence and skills, all while having fun.

As your child makes progress, we'll automatically update their level and keep you informed with helpful info about what's next – so there are no surprises.

Our guide helps you recognise when a book's reading level is too easy, too hard or just right.

We give you the tools to support your child through key learning milestones – from early literacy for 3-4 year olds, to the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check and the necessary prep for end of primary English tests.

The Bear Can Read brings fun and focus to children's reading – 10 to 15 minutes every day makes all the difference.