Feedback From Parents (and Readers!)

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Our parents and readers have had lots of kind things to say over the years. We'd love you to help you on your reading journey too!

Heather O

June 29, 2024

We love reading chest, my daughter gets so excited to see another set of books has arrived and it's really helped her to excel in her reading. The concept is so simple, yet it makes my life easier and prevents the staleness of one reading book a week from school.

PW

June 27, 2024

Reading Chest made the difference for my son who really learnt faster than all his classmates thanks to the wide selection and frequent turnaround of getting six books twice a week which is the package we had. You won’t regret it!

Anna Doe

June 25, 2024

We’ve been really happy with Reading Chest books for my daughter. We started during lockdown and then continued because it was so helpful getting a supply of new books at regular intervals for my daughter to read. She became a free reader (and loves reading) and we didn’t need Reading Chest books anymore. We are now looking forward to starting Reading Chest again for my son. The admin side of it is really simple and Liz is very responsive to emails for any queries. I would highly recommend Reading Chest.

Teresa Thorrington

June 24, 2024

We have used Reading Chest for all three of our kids and it has been an excellent way of accelerating their reading ability. The service is fast, efficient and user friendly.

Maria Serna

May 26, 2024

Wow, I rarely leave a review but my experience with Reading Chest was so positive I had to write something. After using them for 3 years I have to say they really did foster a love for reading and learning in my children, and it was always super easy and straightforward to use. Can't recommend them highly enough!

SR

March 30, 2024

Reading Chest has been a completely transformative experience for my son. I had one quick reader - his elder sister - and was at a bit of a loss with a little boy who just couldn't get on with his school books, and was evidently falling behind. It's taken a good few months, but the excitement of getting books in the post - and of the lovely colourful charts and stickers, not to mention the certificates for achievement - has done the trick! He reads fluently now, and with real enjoyment - something I'm still amazed by. The Reading Chest service is wonderful, and I would recommend it to anyone who feels they need to do a little bit more to support a child's early reading.

Jane

March 26, 2024

Our daughter has surprised us by developing a brief enthusiasm for Alphablocks, and learning to read six months before she is due to start school. Our local library turns out to have a very limited selection of very early readers and so we've signed up with you. We're very pleased so far and so is our daughter.

Rachel Hattersley-Smith

March 23, 2024

We have loved reading chest, it has got both my children started with reading and given them some lovely books to read (the school they receive seem rather outdated!). My son is now flying and loving Beast Quest and the like. My daughter is less interested but it has still helped us through the earliest stages. I will continue to recommend reading chest to friends because it was such a great resource for us for the time that we needed it. Thank you!

Sinead M

March 19, 2024

My sons have grown into avid and great readers. This company has been a big part of their learning journey! Highly recommend

DJ Hamblin-Brown

February 5, 2024

We have used Reading Chest for nearly a decade. This is in no small measure the reason why we have two avid self-motivated readers aged 11 and 6. The whole model adopted by Reading Chest is easy to use and very inexpensive. My kids loved it and we loved it.

Emily

February 4, 2024

We have just sadly come to the end of our Reading Chest journey, having used them for years, for both of our boys growing up. It has really been an invaluable resource for our family. We have really enjoyed all of the books sent to us and we've learnt things we would never have thought of researching (we received fiction and non-fiction titles) and read books we might not have naturally chosen ourselves. This has served to widen their experiences and broaden their knowledge. Both of our children are now confident, extremely competent and enthusiastic independent readers. The most important outcome for us on their literacy journey is that they now read for the pure fun and enjoyment of it, every single day. We couldn't be happier and thoroughly recommend Reading Chest. The books have always been in great condition, the timing of the swaps extremely quick, and the whole service run fantastically well.

Mrs T

December 14, 2023

Wonderful, efficient, zero hassle service, has made such a difference having high quality hard copy readers for my son, a dyslexic reader. Many many thanks, highly recommend!

Karina

November 6, 2023

I have just cancelled my membership with you for my son. It feels like the end of an era! I wanted to write to thank you for the amazing and personal service you’ve provided. It meant that he had enough books during lockdown and the strange period afterwards (school leaving books to “decontaminate” if that’s the word for 72 hours so it took longer to turn them around) and beyond to progress in his reading. We’ve kept the membership since life got back to normal because it filled gaps when he had read his school books and we could pick things he was really interested in. When we changed a level you included a personal note to see if he still wanted one of the old level books that was still in the list. He’s now reading chapter books so we feel we’re on to a different stage but we couldn’t have asked for more, thank you!

Katie

September 28, 2023

This has been a brilliant resource for my son and has really helped his reading progress. Highly recommended!

Claire Wise

June 6, 2023

I have used The Reading Chest for over four years and am an extremely happy customer. It's been an excellent resource, good book selection and faultless customer service. I highly recommend it. My only wish is that it continued into older age groups!

Emma Sweet

March 31, 2023

It is with great sadness that we have cancelled our account tonight after 5 years with you! We have absolutely loved our reading adventure with Reading Chest, from the motivational reading charts and posters to the huge range of banded reading books. Both of our children were so thrilled to receive books at their level through the post and couldn't wait to post them back to receive more. Thank you for helping to turn our children into such successful and confident bookworms :-)

Hayley

March 8, 2023

We have just come to the end of our reading chest journey, with my daughters now aged 8 & 6 and after having been members for around 3 years. Both have loved receiving their books each week and choosing which ones they like the look of. As a teacher, I have really enjoyed them being able to experience a range of books and not just one scheme, as I think all schemes offer something different. Both my daughters are exceeding age related expectations for reading and both thoroughly enjoy it - mission accomplished! Thank you, Reading Chest team.

Amy Broughton

January 18, 2023

Thank you so much for the service that you provide. ReadingChest has been an extremely important resource in their reading progress. Both of my children are now working at greater depth in reading and are reading books above their school year group! I have two younger children so will be returning to ReadingChest very soon!

Simone A

January 6, 2023

I just wanted to say thank you so much. Reading Chest is absolutely fantastic. My daughter loves receiving the books and it has helped her come on so much. The website/ service is also so easy for me to use and well thought through. We love it!

Jessica Turner

January 4, 2023

It has been fantastic to choose books together- much better than the random books my son was coming home with from school. The turn-around time is brilliant and could cope with my daughters voracious appetite for more books. The website makes it very easy to update reading lists and to understand which level to move to. Very easy to change subscription plans when needed as well. A fantastic service!

Phillippa

November 2, 2022

My daughter has never enjoyed reading until now! her Dyslexia tutor suggested we join to encourage her to enjoy reading. We looked at samples and chose the ones that suited her. We signed up Friday evening and the books have arrived today Tuesday! Envelope was addressed to her and she was super keen to get reading straight away! She has never asked to read at all today is the first time, i'm thrilled! The rucksack and reward chart add to the excitement. She has already read her first book and wrote her first review. What a fantastic achievement and its only day! Thank you so much for a a great idea and super efficient service.

Anne

September 29, 2022

I signed up Friday afternoon last week and the first books arrived on Saturday morning. My son opened the envelope and was super excited to start reading and earn stars on the chart. The books we were send had amusing stories which helps with the enthusiasm. So being able to compile a list of books we would like is a really good feature.

Caroline T

September 22, 2022

I discovered the Reading Chest when I was desperately searching for a way to help my granddaughter aged 5 with her reading. What a wonderful find this was. With access to a great variety of reading schemes including the one used by her new school my grand daughter managed to read, over a 3 month summer holiday, almost 30 books all of the right reading level for her, . This has made her transition to a new school so much easier and the teacher knew exactly which reading book to issue next. A brilliant start to a new term. I cannot praise the organisation of the Reading Chest enough. The child particularly loved the envelope containing books being addressed to her and she looked forward to ‘her’ books coming. We found the turnaround of books to be fast and efficient and contacting the staff was no problem with very prompt email responses. As a retired teacher myself I only wish I had had the idea of the Reading Chest and I will certainly be using it again over holiday periods and as a supplement to school books if needed. A brilliant resource to help progress and enjoyment of reading.

Sue F

September 16, 2022

We've been using this service since June 2020 and I would recommend to anyone with primary school children! We started during lockdown as we didn't have a supply of books from school during lockdown and I didn't want my son reading on a tablet. I initially thought I'd just use them for that short period, but I'm still using them now and added my daughter too! I can't fault the speed of service- it's clear that the books are turned around as soon as they arrive as you receive them back so quickly, and the quality and variety of the books is fantastic too. You are able to select the appropriate reading band, and can even select reading scheme to mirror what they have at school (although I like the variety of the full range). I currently have my son on the top tier package as he likes variety and reads the books once so we go through them quickly, whilst my daughter has just started Yr 1 so she reads the books quite a few times so I use the Silver tier. Brilliant company!

Orla R

September 7, 2022

I signed up to reading chest when my two children began reading at school. There are 2 years of difference in age, so I was able to get books that suited both their reading levels. These books were both fiction and non fiction. A very simple process of swapping books through the post when we had finished reading them. Highly recommend Reading Chest!!

Samantha A

August 30, 2022

I cannot praise Reading Chest enough - it has been a godsend for us as our village school doesn't have a great range of reading books, and it has helped my four children develop their reading skills and become confident and passionate readers. We have loved the variety of books and the excitement of getting new things to read through the post. It's such an easy service to use, and the team are very helpful and professional. Well done!

Heidi D

August 27, 2022

I cannot recommend Reading Chest highly enough. We have used them for all three of our children and I would recommend it to all parents helping their children with reading. Lots of varieties of books, seamless and quick service every time and a great reward chart system for the kids. Thank you Reading Chest.

Louise R

July 23, 2022

Reading Chest has been brilliant for my daughter! She loves getting a great selection of books through the post that are the perfect reading level for her and is always so excited when new books arrive! Highly recommend.

Lucy R

June 30, 2022

A fantastic subscription scheme - a great range of books to keep little ones interested, and they arrived promptly and in beautiful condition every time. Highly recommended.

Olive McCluggage

May 6, 2022

Reading Chest has been an absolute Godsend in our house. It provides an excellent and graduated structure so that children can improve their reading skills at a measured and appropriate speed. It gave my son, who is dyslexic, a confidence in his reading and consequently a love in reading. My daughter tore though the books and was always delighted to see a new envelope arrive in the post. It has been a lifeline to me and to my children. I cannot recommend this service highly enough

Liz Alsop

April 13, 2022

We feel ever so lucky to have come across Reading Chest. Our daughter has really enjoyed receiving books through the post. The turn around time is amazing. Thank you so much Reading Chest, we are so grateful, your selection of fiction and non-fiction has been wonderful!

Ari Ray

March 3, 2022

Can I just say your company has been a saviour during lockdown and I'm super impressed with the service. You have helped immensely with my son's reading and progress during lockdown and I'm glad I found you when I did !!

Ash Patel

November 30, 2021

My daughter loves Reading chest so one day she can become a free reader - and read by herself at night.

Sarah

November 21, 2021

Reading chest has been fantastic for my daughter especially over the lockdown, she was able to progress with her reading and enjoy a variety of books at home whilst school was closed. We have carried on with our subscription to give her a wider range of books whilst she is back at school.

Paola Noto

October 16, 2021

We subscribed to reading chest during Lockdown 2020. We prefer actual books than digital. We absolutely love reading chest! We get excited when the postman comes as can’t wait to see what has been included in our delivery. The books are always in an excellent condition, varied and suitable for the level of reading. We also find they are much better than what is sent home from school. We look forward to our next lot!

Clare Lawrence

October 13, 2021

Thank you for such an innovative and efficient book borrowing system which is proving to be especially worthwhile during this awful lockdown period. I am grateful that you just choose Marian's books for me!

Caroline

September 28, 2021

Reading Chest has been an absolute god send during lockdown and my daughter has made great progress!

Elizabeth B

August 6, 2021

I’m so impressed with Reading Chest, it’s been the best thing we did since lockdown, was to sign up and keep my daughter moving forward with her reading and school book bands.

Nathalie

July 1, 2021

What bothered me most about school closures was not having access to reading scheme books. Happily I found Reading Chest.

Kathryn Price

July 1, 2021

We have been very impressed with reading chest. The books are sent out very quickly when we return them. This has helped our son with his reading during the current situation and not being able to have books sent home from school. He initially had books uploaded to the computer but he finds it much easier to read a physical book as opposed to online. This is definitely good value for money and would recommend reading chest to anyone who wishes to help their children's reading.

Coby’s Mum

June 15, 2021

I am so delighted we found Reading Chest as my son LOVES Biff & Chip books. He has read 6 already, one week in. The service is excellent value for money. It is going to help his reading enormously. Thank you!

Lucy and Ella

June 13, 2021

We love this scheme! My daughter loves receiving her books in the post and her reading has come on in leaps and bounds. Thank you!

Ramya Gurus Mom

June 11, 2021

Recently subscribed to reading chest to gain access to a variety of books to read for my 5 year old boy. It’s been a worthwhile investment as the little one enjoys the variety and looks forward to reading. Quality of books and variety is incredible. Very prompt delivery. Highly recommended.

Flor K

May 8, 2021

I wanted to thank you for the amazing support you have offered both of my kids over the years. Both have become voracious readers and I am sure it is to large extent because of the practice they got in the early years with the books we received from you on a daily basis. Thank you once again - I could not recommend Reading Chest more, and I certainly mention it to anyone who has young kids.

Sarah and Hollie

April 22, 2021

Hollie and I are loving the books coming through the post. You are super efficient at sending them out which we really appreciate. She has come on in leaps and bounds in the last month of lockdown and is so keen to open the post and read her books.

Laura

April 6, 2021

Just posted back our first delivery of books and our son loved them, great variety of stories to challenge him and he loved the sticker chart too! Brilliant idea and so welcomed to enhance and support children's at home reading, thank you Reading Chest!

Rebecca

January 24, 2021

I just wanted to say thank you for the excellent service you have provided over the last few years. Both my daughters have benefitted greatly in terms of their confidence with reading. They have also enjoyed the process of receiving their envelopes in the post, which I think is a lovely thing in our increasingly digital world! Rebecca

Hayley S

January 10, 2021

As a primary school teacher with a young daughter I was keen to encourage a love of reading. The variety and ‘freshness’ of Reading Chest books has really helped with this - my 5 year old often has to be told to stop reading so that we can do other things! I love that you can vary book bands so you can try trickier books and pick favourites which you know your child will be interested in (animal stories for us!) The service is excellent and new books always arrive quickly. My daughter loves receiving the envelope addressed to her & posting off the ones she’s read. Such a brilliant idea - thank you.

Michelle B

November 6, 2020

I’d like to say thank you so much for the last couple of years. My son has progressed so well using reading chest - not only with reading and comprehension but also general knowledge. My twins start school next year so we will be back!

Happy Mum of 2 Boys

October 8, 2020

Our sons have greatly enjoyed receiving the books from you and the service has been a huge benefit for both. Our 4 year old - summer baby, who has just started school is a fluent reader and I am quite sure your service has contributed to this. We are however moving abroad and will need to stop. We thank you for your help and excellent service!

Kirsty S

October 7, 2020

We have really enjoyed our journey with Reading Chest over the last few months, it really helped my son's reading progress over the summer holidays and into the start of the new term. We will no doubt be back with you next year. Thank you :-)

John Lovell

August 15, 2020

You provide a fantastic service. Our son's reading has progressed so well as a result of Reading chest and the books are lot more appealing than those from school. Would be good in summer holiday periods if the 6 books limit could be extended to 12 as we read them really quick in holidays. I wish all kids could benefit from your service.

Laetitia

July 1, 2020

Excellent service over the last three years. Your service has been invaluable in getting my son’s reading to progress. Congratulations Reading Chest team you do a fabulous job!!

Yvonne Fox

May 3, 2020

I suspect I will be back again soon - love Reading Chest but my children are all growing too fast. May need it for my teaching though. Thanks for an amazing idea and service….see you soon.

Luana Rosa

February 25, 2020

Many thanks for all your help and great books over the past year or so, we have thoroughly enjoyed receiving them. Best wishes, Luana Rosa

Vicki

February 14, 2020

I can't thank you enough for your service! I had a kid eager to read and next to nothing pitched at the right level for her! I really didn't want to put her off, and you're given her a favour ladder to climb at the exact right pace! You've genuinely given her a gift for life! Thank you!

Charlotte Houghton

February 4, 2020

Reading chest has been brilliant for both our kids, to provide us with a steady stream of books to get them started with reading. We enjoyed the different ranges of fiction and non-fiction books. it's been great, I'm very glad we came across you, and would highly recommend! Many thanks Charlotte

Dr Madhuri

January 31, 2020

Dear Reading chest team, On behalf of my now 5 year old can I convey my sincere thanks to yourselves! He has changed from an occasional reader to a voracious reader devouring the books with glee and excitement. He absolutely loves reading now and will read any chance he gets! This has happened only thanks to your team who take the time to send out the books so regularly! Much appreciated! Dr Madhuri

Katherine Moseley

January 23, 2020

Thank you! We have used Reading Chest for many years for both of my boys. It has been a great service and they are now such excellent readers that they have moved on from the need for it, which is the reason for cancelling our subscription. The service has been smooth, efficient, organised and the books have always been varied and of interest. Thank you for all your great work over the years! We'll miss the envelopes.