Lovevery Early Reader Club: A Parent's Honest Review of the First Six Months

When we first heard about the Lovevery Early Reader Club, we were curious how it would fit into our already busy evenings with a kindergartener. After six months of using the program, I can share what worked, what surprised me, and how it compared to other reading approaches we tried.

This review is not sponsored—just a parent sharing honest observations. I'll touch on phonics progression, the physical materials that arrived each month, and which Lovevery products we used alongside the club to build a full literacy environment.

What Arrives in the Lovevery Early Reader Club?

The Early Reader Club sends a curated set of decodable books and activity cards every month. Our first box included four soft-cover readers and a parent guide explaining the phonics sequence. Subsequent months built directly on the previous skills—short vowels first, then blends and digraphs. The books are small and sturdy, perfect for little hands.

I appreciated that the club didn't overwhelm us with toys or extras. Each month focused squarely on reading. That said, we sometimes wanted a companion game or manipulative to reinforce a tricky concept. That's where we turned to products like the Reading Skill Set, Box 4, 1st to 2nd grade, which we already owned for slightly older skills.

• Monthly decodable books follow a research-based phonics scope and sequence.
• Parent guide offers quick, no-prep reading prompts.

Early Phonics Progress: From Letter Sounds to Simple Sentences

Month one started with CVC words like 'cat' and 'dog.' My daughter already knew her letter sounds, but blending them smoothly was a struggle. The club's books repeated target sounds in multiple contexts, which built her decoding stamina quickly. By month three she was reading short sentences without finger-pointing.

One surprise: the program does not explicitly teach letter names or handwriting. It assumes basic phonemic awareness is already in place. If your child isn't yet recognizing letter sounds, you might want to spend a month or two with a hands-on product like the Math Skill Set Part 1: Hands-on Math (which is actually a math product, so not the best fit—better to use a phonics-based game instead). We found the 'Quiet in My Body' Book helpful for calming pre-reading jitters, but it's not a phonics tool.

• Pro tip: pair each month's books with simple letter tiles or a magnetic board for extra blending practice.

How We Supplemented the Club with Other Lovevery Products

While the Early Reader Club covers the mechanics of reading, we wanted to keep the emotional side of stories alive. The 'Isaac Feels Disappointed' Book became a favorite bedtime read—it's not part of the club, but it reinforced that reading is about feelings and connection, not just decoding. We also used the Play Guide for Months 16, 17, 18 with a younger sibling, but that's unrelated to literacy.

For a child who finishes the Early Reader Club books quickly (as mine did), the Reading Skill Set, Box 4, 1st to 2nd grade can extend their skills with longer passages and comprehension questions. Just be aware that set targets an older reader, so you may need to pace it slowly.

• Keep a dedicated book basket with club readers plus one 'for fun' Lovevery storybook to maintain joy.

Is the Lovevery Early Reader Club Worth the Investment?

After six months, my child is confidently reading Level B books from the library. The club gave us structure without rigidity—I never felt pressured to finish every book in a given month. The cost per month is comparable to a single tutoring session, but the convenience of having fresh, high-quality readers delivered is a real time-saver.

The main tradeoff: if your child already reads at a mid-first-grade level, the first few months may feel too easy. The program truly starts at the very beginning of decoding. Also, the club does not include any digital component or app, so all practice is offline—a positive for screen-free families, but something to note if you prefer interactive reinforcement.

• Best for: children who know most letter sounds but need structured blending practice.
• Skip if: your child is already reading simple chapter books independently.

The Lovevery Early Reader Club gave us a clear, stress-free path from letter sounds to real reading in six months. It won't replace the magic of a library trip or a beloved picture book, but it provided exactly the scaffolding our young reader needed. For families ready to commit to a consistent, research-backed phonics routine, this club is a smart investment.