Every book is hand-read and approved by our founder moms — one of whom is a Montessori teacher — no skimming, no shortcuts. We look for stories that are memorable, meaningful, and the kind your child will want to read again. The stories we pick weave in timely themes that feel relevant, so story time feels like an extension of the world around your young reader.

No two boxes are the same — each one is curated around the seasons and upcoming holidays. We intentionally ship our boxes once every 2 months so our readers have time to associate the stories with each season.

Below is a preview into our TimelyTales subscription schedule. You will have the option to customize each box and holidays post sign-up!

January & February: 

• Celebrating new beginnings

• Valentine’s Day: love, kindness & emotional growth 

March & April: 

• Spring: Gardening and nature

• Earth Day: Caring for the planet

May & June: 

• Mother’s and Father’s Day: Celebrating caretakers

• Juneteenth: Diversity & Inclusion 

July & August: 

• Summer vacation: Exploring the outdoors

• Independence Day & family bonding 

September & October: 

• Back to School: Getting excited for school, routines & friendship

• Halloween: Exploring imagination, costumes & fun

November & December: 

• Thanksgiving: Books that encourage gratitude, giving, and togetherness 

• Celebrating Holidays: Christmas, Diwali, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah 

Your first box will arrive in 2-3 weeks. After that, you'll receive a box every 2 months.

You will be charged every other month on the 15th after your initial order date. 

Example: If you sign up for a subscription on May 2nd, you will be charged May 2nd, July 15th, September 15th, November 15th, etc.

Our boxes are designed for children ages 0 to 12, with carefully selected stories that match your reader's age. During the checkout process you’ll tell us your child’s age, and we’ll select your books accordingly.

You are able to make changes to your subscription, including cancellations, by heading to the ‘Subscription Management’ section on the ‘My Account’ page of our site. Please contact info@timelytalesforkids.com if you run into any issues and we’d be happy to help!