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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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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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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This children's book was a delightful…

This children's book was a delightful find! The story was beautifully written, with rhythmic language that made it a joy to read aloud. The illustrations were whimsical and brought the story to life, captivating my child's imagination.

31 May 2023
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Thanks so much for sharing this review - we love working with Oxford University Press and sharing their amazing library of resources with our subscribers! Please send us an email to info@thebearcanread.com and we'll add an extra gift to your next box as a thank you.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I think the kits are great but think my…

I think the kits are great but think my son would benefit at his current age/stage from a blend of more interesting books I could read to him which I used to receive at an earlier stage and also some blending books and activities that are more geared towards him reading.

29 May 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Thanks for your feedback. At Teddy level (age 3-4) which is the level you started, we provide 3 picture books for you to read to your child; but as you progress to Koala (age 4-5) this is a shift to learning-to-read where the books are for your child to read to you to help them learn the sounds that match up perfectly with the activity sheets provided to help your child consolidate their learning. These are phonic readers that are simple stories for your child to use to build their confidence when they are learning to read.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son so looks forward to receiving…

My son so looks forward to receiving these boxes. They are put together with great thought and care. I would recommend these to anyone.

12 June 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Thanks so much Holly for taking the time to share this review and recommending our product. We'd love to add a little extra to your next box as a thank you - please email info@thebearcanread.com so we can add a note for our packing team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It's a fantastic my little girl loves…

It's a fantastic my little girl loves her monthly books and they are very educational and has helped her come along wonderful with her reading I would definitely recommend the bear can read

25 May 2023
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Thanks so much for the recommendation!! We're honoured to be part of your daughter's reading journey!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely love this subscription box!

Absolutely love this subscription service!
My daughter is 2 and book-obsessed. She gets so excited to receive her monthly package and although I feel some of the activities are a little too advanced right now, we enjoy looking at them.

The best thing about it is how flexible it is. I've just paused ours until end of summer as we have so many books at the moment, so loved that I had that option instead of cancelling. As a parent I'd love to have the option of some resources to help me to support my daughters learning to read (age appropriate) and maybe some games / jigsaws included that fit with the monthly themes.

8 June 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Thanks so much for subscribing to The Bear. We are thrilled to hear that we can suit your family's needs - we'd love to add a little extra to your next pack; so if time permits, please feel free to email us at info@thebearcanread.com and we'll add a note to your account for our packing team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We love our cub’s subscription

We love our cub’s subscription. Every month is different and we like to try different things. For example, last month my son had to make a teddy bear and he love it.

We look forward for the June delivery 🚚 📦

29 May 2023
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We're thrilled to hear how successful the activity sheets are - the unsung hero of TBCR!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great books

Great books, 3 year old loves them

25 May 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Many thanks for subscribing and taking the time to share this feedback - we're thrilled to hear! As a small business, positive reviews make all the difference!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely fantastic

Absolutely fantastic. Our son loves his subscription delivered to us with his name on (he feel so grown up when the delivery comes for him). His already good reading is now superb and his phonics have improved so much that his school have praised what we’re doing at home. The packs are so much fun and completely on point for his learning. Such a brilliant concept, my only annoyance is that we didn’t hear about The Bear Can Read sooner!!!

27 May 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Thanks so much for sharing this review - we're thrilled you found us too! How you described us is exactly what we are all aboout! We'd love to add a little extra to your next pack, so please feel free to email us at info@thebearcanread.com and we'll add a note to your account.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really engaging and cost effective

The books are perfect for my son. He really engages with the activities. It has made reading fun again for him. It is also very cost effective.

1 May 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Thanks so much for taking the time to share this feedback. We curate every box to make sure the experience is fun, not frustrating. And we are always looking to ensure we are providing great value to our subscribers. We'd love to share our thanks for sharing your feedback. If you could kindly send an email to info@thebearcanread.com we'd love to add a little extra to your next delivery.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent. I love it.

24 April 2023
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Thanks so much for sharing this review. As a small business it makes all the difference!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love it and couldn’t recommend it enough!

Customer services is quick to answer and polite, paying much attention to your needs as a mum of young kids. My two kids love their boxes (2yo daughter and 4yo son). I’m very pleased with The bear can read!

24 April 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Thanks so much for taking the time to share. As a small business run by two mums, we get it and it's super important that we make sure you're getting the service you need! We really appreciate our subscribers and want to make every effort to make sure they know that!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We love the Bear Can Read

We love the Bear Can Read, lovely packages worth ever penny spent.

24 April 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Making sure the packs provide great value to our customers is top priority to us! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the deliveries!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing books and educational worksheets

Myself and my daughter absolutely loved every order we got from the bear can read. We have been subscribed for many months and enjoyed everything about it. Being a Nursery Practitioner myself, the quality of the work sheets and how they link in with the books etc, it’s really good stuff!

20 April 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Thanks so much for taking the time to share this review. We appreciate how busy life is so it means a lot! We'd love to share our thanks. If you can email info@thebearcanread.com we'd love to add a little extra to your next pack.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The besr

My boy likevtheir books and activity sheet.

3 April 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Thanks for being a bi-weekly subscriber to TBCR! We love supporting an avid reader!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic company to order from

Fantastic company to order from. Very considerate and organised. My nephew looked forward to his parcel every month. Makes him want to read more.

30 March 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Thanks so much for subscribing for your nephew - such a thoughtful gift! Thanks for taking the time to share this feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First box - Honey Bear Reader 🐻

Received our first box this week and I was so impressed the quality and variety of books were amazing! My daughter was really excited to start reading them and the dual/ partner texts are even more motivating. The activities/ worksheets were perfect and exactly at the level I hoped they would be. Looking forward to receiving the next box. So well thought out and exactly what I was looking for to make reading fun. Thank you.

3 April 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

We are super keen to make learning to read fun, not frustrating. Thanks so much for subscribing - we are so glad you found us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter looks forward to her packs

My daughter looks forward to her packs. Always great books she finds fun and interesting. But what makes it even better is that she loves the worksheets meaning she happily does them. She also loves the little treats in the packs. Excellent value for money.

24 March 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Thanks so much for being a long-time subscriber to TBCR. We are always looking at making sure we are providing great value to our customers. We couldn't be happier with how well it's working for you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Phonics breaks down written language…

Phonics breaks down written language into single sounds; 44 to be precise. Once children learn with these sounds, they combine and blend them to make words. This method makes our, at times confusing, English language that much easier to digest. Moreover, the phonics method helps children learn their sounds in a certain order (a bit like learning to count). When families copy this order at home, children really thrive.

That’s awesome but why @the_bear_can

I used the first subscription box and it was a cracker of a deal! Avyaan benefitted enormously with the basics! My stories have been full of Avyaan’a little episodes with Phonics from @thebearcan

For me personally, @the_bear_can delivers at the right level and age group. The phonics material is engaging and the latest publishing. Avyaan is loving it and is sure you will too! It’s the best buy!

24 March 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Thanks so much for taking the time to share this feedback. We love hearing how we are hitting the mark with kids AND parents!

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