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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

Fantastic

I love the concept and my 4 year old took to the books instantly! He’d recently been refusing to read so this was the perfect way to get him back into it. And Lindsay was so helpful and quick responding. Can’t wait for next months pack!

24 March 2023
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We always so thrilled to hear how our Bear packs work their magic. Happy to help - and do keep us posted if there's ever anything we can do! Thanks for taking the time to share this feedback

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The BEST monthly subscription

The BEST monthly subscription!

My twins love receiving their activities and books every month and it is always amazing seeing how much they learn.

24 March 2023
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Thanks so much for your lovely feedback - we love being able to support families with Twin by offering a twin bundle that allows the kids to share the books, but each receive their own worksheet pack and of course each get the gift of the month!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We continue to be huge fans of the Bear…

We continue to be huge fans of the Bear Can Read. My daughter is an avid reader so manages to get through books at an alarming rate so these are wonderful in keeping her supplied with a diverse mix of books. She has gone up to the next stage now so the learning aids will also help, greatly. Thank you

27 January 2023
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Thanks so much for taking the time to share this feedback. We're thrilled to hear how well your daughter is progressing! And happy to keep her library growing!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing boxes to get children reading

Amazing! My 3 year old is reading short sentences after receiving just one box. The materials are so child friendly and the sticker chart helps to keep the child motivated.

16 March 2023
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Thanks so much for taking the time to share this feedback! We're so honoured to be part of your child's reading journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 star!

Such a lovely idea! The parcels are not only something to look forward to, but are also incredibly useful resources and wonderful books! Would highly recommend! Xx

15 March 2023
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Thanks so much for taking the time to share this review! As a small business, your feedback makes all the difference!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Thanks so much for the 5***** review! Learning to read isn't always easy, but we try to make it fun and rewarding along the way!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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28 February 2023
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Thank you for being such a long-time subscriber to The Bear Can Read. We really value our customers and always thrilled to hear positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love The Bear Can Read!

I love The Bear Can Read! From the perfectly packaged books to the range of titles and the spotlight resources and activities, it’s the perfect accessory to my kids’ reading journeys. You can choose a pack based on your child’s reading levels which means your child is always keeping up while enjoying reading. I loved the canvas tote bag that came with it, too!

28 February 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

We loved designing that canvas tote! Our hope is that it's a useful tool to aid your reading journey, taking your books or worksheets on the go. Thanks so much for subscribing and sharing your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The reading materials are exactly the…

The reading materials are exactly the level my grand daughter is working on at school. We love reading together and the books received make this an easy experience for us

28 February 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

We always love to hear when grandparents subscribe for their grandchildren. We think this is a super helpful and effective way to spend quality time together, what a gift!? Many thanks for taking the time to share your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Finally found something that helps my daughter

My daughter has struggled with her reading. I thought I would give The Bear Can Read a go. It is the best investment I have made. Lyndsay was helpful throughout the ordering process and was interested in how she got on with the first package . She ensured a reading ruler was added and this has made a massive difference.
After struggling so long it is amazing to see my daughter developing and getting excited about reading and rather than seeing it as a difficult chore.

28 February 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

I'm so thrilled to hear how much of a difference The Bear has made with your daughter's reading. Learning to read is not easy, but we're here to make sure you have everything you have to support the journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I absolutely love the bear can read…

I absolutely love the bear can read subscription my daughter gets excited when she sees her golden package of goddies. We get the cub pack for 2-3 year olds it has 2 lovely bright books, a toy or treat and a few worksheets My daughter amazes me every time as she gets on with the worksheets with little help and enjoys reading her books her favourite one so far is the train driver she loves role play and this book makes her feel like she's a real little train driver as she puts her seat belt on and starts the train. It helps so much with her speech and language so impressed, I will definitely be with them for a few years👏 👌 xx

27 February 2023
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We can't thank you enough for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review! We are so honoured being part of a child's reading journey and we look forward to cheering along the way!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good for new readers.it looks…

Good for new readers.it looks fantastic.the group of the bear can read work superb 👍,thanks for Ur for such a good stuff.my little one is happy to look and try good to read .

24 February 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Many thanks for taking the time to share your experience with The Bear Can Read. If there's anything we can ever help with, please feel free to send us an email at info@thebearcanread.com. We'd love to share our appreciation for your review, so if you want to drop us a note to let us know - that'd be great.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely box with everything we need to…

Lovely box with everything we need to help inspire our daughter. I matched the band to the one she is on at school and it was perfectly aligned

31 January 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Thanks so much for taking the time to share this review. It's really important to us that we align with the teaching in school so it works hand-in-hand to make for the best results.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The little treats and flash cards

The little treats and flash cards. Has made my sons experience worth while all the extra reading has been beneficial.

27 January 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Thanks so much for sharing your feedback; we are happy to hear how all the elements come together to make for such a great experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant!

Excellent value for money. Thoroughly enjoyed.

27 January 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

We love this subscription

We love this subscription. My daughter just wait the new books that arrive very months.

7 February 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your feedback! We love to hear how excited our little readers are to received their Bear boxes!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good selection of books and activities…

We are using Bear Can Read for 3 months now and loving it. My daughter is excited about receiving 2 new books each month and already has her favourites. One is usually perfect for skill development and another is making a great bedtime story. Illustrations are beautiful and stories age-appropriate. Each package contains several simple exercises for her to complete with everything included and usually I can stretch them for a couple of days (my 2,5 year old isn’t great at concentrating on one task for a long time). I am really happy with my subscription and already recomended it to couple of parents.

7 February 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

We love choosing the two pictures books and puppet for each Cub pack! It's so great to hear how it makes for great bedtime reading! Thanks so much for sharing!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So worth it

I cried when I opened my child’s latest instalment of the bear can read, she’s moved up and is now recieved I got the Oxford colour band books, she was so excited to be a teddy now and graduated from the cub club, she loves reading and all the activities that come with the books just make it all that more exciting!

1 February 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Wow - this is so incredible! We are so thrilled to hear. Thank you for being such a long-time subscriber; we love celebrating these milestones with you! Welcome to Teddy Club - we hope it helps your little one feel reading ready!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful story books..

Four year old twins have been receiving the box for a year or so now and we love it. All the books have been delightful stories. We've received a couple of blending books and they’re still a bit beyond my kids so we’ve got back down a level for now. Staff very helpful. Would recommend to anyone.

26 January 2023
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Reply from thebearcanread.com

Thanks so much for being such a longtime subscriber for your twins. We are always happy to help our customers find what is "just right" for their little (pre-)readers.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ready, set, READ! Absolute game changer!

Where do I start? Our 4 year old started school last September brimming with confidence about reading. He is the youngest in the year and setting him up for learning in this way meant that he was totally unphased by reading and phonics. It also meant as parents we didn’t feel overwhelmed because let’s face it starting school is a big change for all!

31 August 2022

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