Sunny the Mail Snail

Sunny the Mail Snail writes to your child every week about his travels and the animals he meets, with each envelope addressed to them by name. Every letter comes with a matching sticker, and subscribers also get an activity book with coloring pages, puzzles and secret codes to crack, plus extras such as washable tattoos, trading cards and bookmarks.

Plans are prepaid: $58 for three months, $96 for six and $188 for twelve, with free shipping on letters. The six and twelve-month plans include a Sunny plush. A small family team prepares and mails the letters from Virginia; the first package usually ships within five business days, then a new letter goes out each week. Siblings can be added for $20.

Aimed at early and reluctant readers.