A Child's Library

Wellesley Books is happy to announce A Child's Library: a subscription service for children ages 3-6! Each month, our children's book buyer Lauren will select one newly released picture book to be sent or picked-up from the store. The purpose of A Child's Library is to help foster a love for books within the child's home. It makes a great baby shower gift!

The September 2023 pick is The Welcome Home by Amy June Bates.

ABOUT The Welcome Home
From the creator of The Big Umbrella comes another poetic and lushly illustrated picture book about the joy of companionship and there always being room for one more in this tale about the search for the perfect pet.

Mr. and Mrs. Gargleson-Bittle are looking for a change. Their life has become too quiet, and little changes like eating waffles only help for a moment. They decide to get a pet—but what kind should they have? First they welcome a snail into their home, then an elephant named Louise, then an aardvark named Sam.

One by one they come, and while the house is definitely no longer quiet, Mr. and Mrs. Gargleson-Bittle still have room and love for more. Could this waggy, lick-your-face puppy be what makes their family complete?

Here are the payment options for A Child's Library:
 

1. For a rolling subscription, with pick-up in store, a monthly fee of $20 will be charged to your card between the 1st and 3rd of each month. 
2. For a rolling subscription, with shipping, a monthly fee of $23 will be charged to your card between the 1st and 3rd of each month. 
3. For a yearly subscription (12 books total), with pick-up at the store, the one-time fee is $240. Click here to purchase a whole year with pickup at the store.
4. For a yearly subscription (12 books total), with shipping, the one-time fee is $276. Click here to purchase a whole year with shipping.

Please use the form below to purchase a rolling subsciption. You will need to save your credit card to your user account for this option.

FAQ

How will the recipient be notified that books are ready for pick-up?

• Please include a phone number for the parents or guardians so we can let them know when the book is available. If you've chosen to ship the subscription you'll be prompted to add the address of the recipient.

When will the book arrive?

• Each month, the chosen book will be set aside or mailed on its release date, which is typically a Tuesday. Release dates vary and are set by the publisher.

How will the books be shipped?

• The books are shipped media mail and will arrive within 3-7 business days depending on destination. At this time, we can only ship within the US.

Can I request a signed copy?

• Whenever possible we will request signed copies from the publisher. Signed copies will not be individually personalized.

Can I have the book wrapped?

• Yes, you can! Please note in the comments section if you would like the book wrapped.

What if I need to cancel my rolling subscription?

• Please email orders@wellesleybooks.com ONE week prior to the 1st of the month to cancel.