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Build a family culture of creativity & reading with our expertly curated deliveries.

EASILY INTEGRATE ART & STORY TIME INTO YOUR FAMILY’S ROUTINE

Life is hectic, so we deliver the ideas, supplies, and the expert support you need to focus on what matters: Raising awesome kids.

BUILD A CURATED HOME LIBRARY OF CHILDREN’S LITERATURE

Thousands of kids books are published each year, so how can you find out which new titles are the best? We choose exceptional picture books your whole family can return to again and again.

CONNECT WITH YOUR CHILDREN THROUGH READING & CREATING

Slow down, live in the moment and put a premium on relationships in your home by engaging with our deliveries on your own unique schedule.

RAISE KIDS THAT ARE CREATIVE & CURIOUS

Reduced focus on the arts in schools means that kids have less time than ever to problem-solve and explore their imaginations. Our book and art deliveries are designed with open-ended learning in mind.

ENGAGE IN OPEN-ENDED ART EXPERIENCES

If you've ever found yourself sweating with frustration as you attempt a family craft project that requires a specific sequence of steps, then you know the value of process-oriented creative experiences. KidArtLit encourages you to remove unrealistic expectations and enjoy.

HOW IT WORKS

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It’s easy! Sign up for our monthly membership or choose from our gift options. All KidArtLit members have unlimited access to an exclusive library of creative & bookish resources and expert support. Engage with our lively online community through weekly art and reading challenges, live video workshops, and more.

CURATED CREATIVITY

Each month, we handpick a high-quality, hardcover picture book and create a related, open-ended art project for your family. We box up the book, all the art supplies you’ll need, and our inspiring mini-magazine. Then, we ship it all right to your door.

UNBOX CONNECTION

Joy and curiosity arrive at your home in a delightful custom package. We always include a “Ready-Set-Go” activity so your family can engage with the delivery right away. These activities are designed as fun pre-reading and creating experiences that set you up for success.

BUILD A RITUAL

Make reading and art part of your family’s culture. KidArtLit is a subscription, so new books, art materials, and ideas arrive for you every month, and your family’s experience deepens over time. There is no commitment; cancel anytime. You can also easily skip shipments with just a few clicks.

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What's Included?

A Thoughtfully-Curated Hardback Picture Book

“A children’s story that can only be enjoyed by children is a bad children’s story.” — C.S. Lewis

We curate artful and complex picture books from a range of publishers. Expect a new-release or boutique title that your family can savor.

An Open-Ended Art Project (Including All the Supplies You'll Need to Do the Project Twice)

You'll always get a book-inspired art experience that is engaging and fun. Our packages might focus on painting, printmaking, textiles, or sculpture, for example, and they are different each month. While we do build some helpful structure into our projects, there is no “right” or “wrong” way to enjoy them.

Our Mini Magazine

KidArtLit was founded by experts in literacy and creative development, and our magazine gives that expertise a place at your family table. We guide you through each step of your project and help you dive deeply into each book.

A Ready-Set-Go Pack

Each box includes a bonus item or activity that your family can enjoy as soon as you receive your box. Think of it as a pre-reading and creating warm up to engage your kids and get them thinking.

A Supportive Online Community

When you sign up, you get access to our exclusive resource library—where we store clickable guides, themed project inspiration, and other downloadable resources—and to our engaged and supportive online community, where we host photo challenges, live workshops, and share news for creative families.

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PAST BOXES

May 2017

CAN YOU MAKE A DREAM WITH US?

Featuring 'A River' by Marc Martin

Whether you pine for jungles, oceans, or mangrove forests, 'A River' reminds us that we can go anywhere (and do just about anything) with a little imagination.

Water is one of author/illustrator Marc Martin's main ingredients, and this month's art ideas explore how water, when added to various materials, makes colors move, shapes shift, and ideas gain momentum.

June 2017

HOW WILL YOU SHAPE YOUR STORY?

Featuring 'Jill & Lion' by Lesley Barnes

In 'Jill & Lion,' we watch Lion's story transform. Jill shows her friend that he has the power to shape his own narrative, and she bravely helps him imagine and create a happier ending.

This month's art experience encourages young artists to construct a storybook or journal of their own. The shapes and lines that make up Lesley Barnes's illustrations magically shift and roll, so we included materials that help children actively discover natural and geometric shapes.

July 2017

IMAGINE THE PAST. EXPLORE THE PRESENT. LEAVE AN IMPRESSION FOR THE FUTURE.

Featuring 'Grand Canyon' by Jason Chin

As we walk through the pages of 'Grand Canyon,' we discover clues from the past that ignite our curious minds and add new layers to our knowledge.

This month's process art experience encourages young artists to create their own fossil sculptures, builds their understanding of geology and ecology, nurtures their observation skills, and inspires them to be Earth's stewards.

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Meet Julia & Megan

Some things are meant to be together—like chips and guac, rainbows and pots of gold, or picture books and kids process art!

We’re Julia and Megan—two moms, longtime educators in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the co-founders of KidArtLit. We met in a local mom’s group when we were both struggling to reconnect with our passions for art and literacy and to raise awesome kids that live by the values we care about most.

We believe that everyone is born an artist and that a good story can be powerfully transformational, and our goal is to make is easy and enjoyable for you to ignite creativity and and a love of reading in your young children.

Even though one of us drinks coffee and one drinks tea, we work together like a sweater vest and a tweed jacket. Find out more about our KidArtLit journey here.

Our Subscribers Love...

See what these real-life KidArtLIt families think about our deliveries.

...Our Quality

"At first, I was hesitant to order because I felt like we had plenty of books and art supplies, but seeing the box and watching her play with the prompts has me sold. The quantity and quality of supplies are really impressive. And yesterday Iona spent the whole afternoon and evening playing with all the supplies in the box. The prompts really helped give me ideas to guide her...It was a great balance between guided and independent play."

~Joanna

...Our Curated Picture Books

"We got our first KidArtLit box, and it is awesome. The book is gorgeous, the art projects were easy for both my 4 and 6 year old, and I love that there are open-ended manipulatives as well as art processes we can practice again and again. We've tried other boxes that have left us with projects that just won't come together...no more!"

~Jessa

...Our Focus on Creative Process

"So I found @kidartlit on Instagram. It's one of those monthly art subscription boxes, and let me tell you, it does not disappoint! We got a gorgeous hardcover book, a lesson plan and all the art supplies needed to make an artwork inspired by the book! I know this is sounding like an infomercial, but it's not sponsored. I am just into it. My favorite part is that the lesson included is 'process-based learning' so it accesses a kid's creativity and makes it so much more than just another craft project. ❤️"

~@artofteaching

...Our Ready-Set-Go Packs & Mini-Magazines

"I loved that this box provides opportunities for children to imagine, create, and observe, think and explore what is beyond the pages of the book included in the box. The materials included for the process art activities are high-quality items, and I think having an activity called "Ready Set Go" is brilliant as kids are always eager to just dive right in and go! This activity gives children something to do upon opening the box and allows grown-ups a chance to read the instructions listed in the handy mini-magazine before getting started."

~Charnaie

FAQ's

How do the subscription and gift options work?

When you become a KidArtLit member, your experience becomes more rich and deep as your family engages with a variety of books and creative projects over time. When you buy, you can expect to receive our next scheduled delivery. Our boxes ship on, or just after, the 15th of each month, and you will be notified when your package ships. Memberships auto renew on the 30th of each month, and you can cancel anytime with just a few clicks or an e-mail to us. Gift options are prepaid and do not renew after the service term.

What is included in KidArtLit deliveries?

Each delivery includes a hardback picture book, all the supplies you need to complete a related art project (twice!), and our mini magazine full of additional art techniques and ideas for exploring the box’s theme. Each box also includes a “Ready-Set-Go” activity that your child can interact with the moment you open your box.

What ages is KidArtLit designed for?

KidArtLit deliveries are created for children ages 3-7 years. The books and projects are curated to meet the developmental needs of most children within this age range, so older and younger sibling can both enjoy and benefit from our packages.

What if I have more than one child? Do I need to purchase more than one box?

Not necessarily! Each of our boxes includes the supplies you will need to complete the art project two times.

What happens if I already have the book?

Our deliveries include carefully selected titles that are either brand new releases or from boutique or international publishing houses. We choose books that are artful, meaningful, and have that special something your family will fall in love with. We think you will be surprised and delighted by each new book.

What is process art/open-ended art? Is that different than a kids craft?

KidArtLit offers open-ended and process-based projects as companions to high-quality children’s literature. Unlike crafts or other activities in which there is one expected outcome or correct way to “do” the activity, KidArtLit projects are designed to let your family connect and to help you explore literature and art mediums without unrealistic expectation for outcomes or end products. Our projects include a variety of ways for children to explore concepts and materials and develop their own ideas. We love crafts, but we think process art is vital; it is also often less frustrating and more fun.

Will this art be “frame worthy?”

Sometimes. KidArtLit projects will allow your child to create with a range of mediums through the duration of your subscription—from paints, to pastels, sculpture, textiles, and more. Some or all of the results may appear “frame-worthy” to you. However, the main intentions are to help you connect, explore concepts, and make memories though books and art and to raise children who are creative, curious, and compassionate.

Will I be expected to help my child make the art?

It’s up to you. You can decide how involved you want to be in the creative process; we encourage you to think of yourself as a guide and observer in addition to providing whatever assistance you child or children require. Our mini magazine will give you lots of ideas, encouragement, and support as you engage in art activities at home.

How much time will this take?

It’s up to you. KidArtLit projects are designed to nurture your family through storytime and art making sessions all month. You may spend from 1 hour up to 3-4 hours a week with your box and materials, but ultimately you may spend as little or as much time on the projects and books as you like and as your schedule allows. If you don’t get to your KidArtLit experience right away, it can easily be stored in its box for future use.

Will we have fun?

We certainly hope so! It’s our intention that you fully enjoy your KidArtLit experience. We will do our very best to serve you and provide you with the best reading and creative experience possible.

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