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Puppy Pen Pal

Scout's Detective Series: Monthly Subscription (1st-3rd Grade Reading Level)

Scout's Detective Series: Monthly Subscription (1st-3rd Grade Reading Level)

3 letters mailed to your child each month. Designed to build reading passion, confidence, and skills through fun stories, activities, and clues.

$19.99 USD
$19.99 USD
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Money-back guarantee if your child isn’t delighted after the first month!

What parents are saying

Give your child a magical reading adventure they’ll look forward to!

🐾 Meet Scout, a brave puppy detective who becomes your child’s very own pen pal. Three times a month, Scout mails a new letter full of stories, clues, and surprises as he travels the world solving mysteries — and your child helps crack the case!

📬 How It Works

  • Get started for just $9.99 for the first month (3 letters)! To kick things off, your child’s first two letters ship together within 5 business days in a trackable USPS package.
  • Continue monthly for $19.99. After the first month, your subscription continues with 3 new letters each month, delivered via USPS First-Class Mail.
  • Each case lasts about 4 months. The first case lasts 11 letters, and when one mystery ends, the next begins automatically!
  • Cancel anytime. No commitment — just ongoing stories your child will love.

📦 What’s Included

  • 3 letters mailed each month — personalized, fun, and full of surprises from Scout the puppy detective
  • Interactive mysteries and clues your child helps solve
  • Hands-on activities in every letter to keep learning playful
  • Reading levels designed for 1st–3rd graders, building confidence and reading joy
  • Developed with guidance from an educator with 30+ years of experience helping children learn to read

✨ Why Parents Love It

  • Builds reading confidence and a true love of stories
  • Creates a screen-free ritual your child looks forward to
  • Strengthens reading skills while sparking imagination and curiosity
  • Money-Back Guarantee: If your child isn’t delighted after the first month, we’ll refund you — no questions asked.

🎁 Giving Puppy Pen Pal as a gift?

  • Check out our 12-Month Gift Bundle (36 letters) — the perfect year-long reading adventure!
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Your child won’t just be reading, they’ll be part of the story. By the end of each case, they’ll have solved a mystery with Scout — and be ready for the next big adventure!

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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.

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.

Your PuppyPenPal Journey

  • Today

    Get your first month (3 letters) for just $9.99. To kick things off, the first two letters arrive together in a trackable USPS package.

  • One month from today

    Your monthly subscription continues at $19.99/month and includes 3 letters mailed via USPS First-Class Mail.

  • Ongoing!

    Your child keeps receiving 3 letters every month, with mystery adventures that last 3–4 months and roll right into the next case.

What to expect

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    Shipping

    First 2 letters ship together within 5 business days in a trackable USPS package. All future letters arrive separately via USPS First-Class mail.

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    Duration

    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 receives 3 letters each month.

To kick things off, the first two letters arrive together in a trackable USPS package. After that, letters continue arriving one at a time via USPS First-Class Mail, bringing a fun, screen-free surprise to the mailbox.

What does my child get?

Your child receives personalized letters from Scout, the detective puppy, filled with stories, mysteries, activities, and challenges that unfold over time. Each letter builds on the last, keeping the adventure exciting and easy to follow.

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?

The first two letters are mailed together in a trackable USPS package within 5 business days of your order. Ongoing letters are mailed individually as part of the monthly experience.

Can I buy it as a gift?

Yes! Puppy Pen Pal makes a wonderful gift. Simply enter the child’s name and mailing address at checkout, and we’ll take care of the rest.

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.

When will my child receive their letters?

The first two letters are mailed together within 5 business days in a trackable USPS package, so you can follow along as the adventure begins.

After that, letters are mailed individually via USPS First-Class Mail and typically arrive within a few business days, though delivery times can vary by location and season. During busy mail periods, delivery may take a little longer.

You’ll receive an email when the first letter of each month is mailed, and if anything ever seems delayed, we’re always happy to help.

Do the letters include tracking?

The first two letters are sent together in a trackable USPS package.

Ongoing letters are mailed via USPS First-Class Mail without tracking to create the authentic joy of receiving real mail in the mailbox.

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.