Spark your child's love of reading with letters from a Puppy Pen Pal

Personalized letters to your child, from their very own puppy pen pal. Tailored to 1st-3rd grade reading levels and delivered straight to their mailbox.

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How it works

📬 A Pup's Letter Arrives

About three times a month, your child receives a personal letter from Scout, the detective puppy.

📚 Reading Skills Grow

Each letter is carefully crafted to match your child's reading level.

🐾 The Adventure Continues

Your child will have a new screen-free ritual to look forward to.

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Teacher-Approved Reading Fun

Developed with guidance from Linda Salomon, an educator with over 30 years of experience helping children learn to read.

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Why your child (and you) will love PuppyPenPal! ❤️

  • Educator Designed: Every story is crafted with research-backed reading levels.

  • The Joy of Real Mail: Your child will receive 3 personal letters each month from detective Scout, each with fun activities that tie into the story.

  • A Screen-Free Adventure: Spark creativity, empathy, and storytelling with a ritual your child will look forward to.
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Start the adventure today!

Puppy Pen Pal is available now! Get your child’s first month (3 letters) for only $0.99, then $19.99 per month after that. Join today and start your child’s reading journey with Scout!

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    Shipping

    First letter ships within 5 business days.

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    Duration

    Ongoing monthly subscription with 3 letters per month (cancel anytime).

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    Delivery

    U.S. addresses only (international coming soon).

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    Guarantee

    Love it or your money back after the first month.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ages are the puppy pen pal letters designed for?

Our first adventure is designed for first-grade to third-grade reading levels. More levels are planned for the future — sign up for the newsletter and we'll let you know as soon as they're ready!

How often will my child receive letters from their puppy pen pal?

Your child will receive three personalized letters from their furry friend each month, creating a fun, screen-free routine they’ll eagerly look forward to.

What does my child get?

Each month, your child receives three mailed letters from Scout the detective puppy. Every envelope is packed with fun stories, activities, and challenges that connect to the adventure.

How does it help with reading?

The stories are written with guidance from teachers to build phonics, sight words, and vocabulary—all while making reading fun and exciting. Children don’t just read the story, they become part of it.

When does the first letter ship?

Within 5 business days of your order.

Can I buy it as a gift?

Yes - simply add the child’s name and address at checkout.

What reading level is this for?

Our letters are written for children at a 1st–3rd grade reading level. Each story balances fun adventure with just-right vocabulary, so it’s both engaging and confidence-building.

Not sure if it’s the right fit? If your child is just starting to read, enjoys being read to, or is already reading simple chapter books, they’ll still love it. You can always read the letters together at first — many families treat it as a cozy read-aloud before bedtime.

Do you offer a money-back guarantee?

Yes! We want your child to love their new pen pal. If you’re not happy after the first month, just let us know and we’ll give you a full refund — no questions asked.

How do you protect my child’s privacy?

We only use your child’s name and mailing address to send their letters. We never share, sell, or publish personal information. Your child’s details are kept safe and private. For more, see our Privacy Policy.