# Child Bookworm Subscriptions The Sproutkit Subscription for Kids Gifts New E-Books Each Month By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-03-12 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subscription-for-kids References: [popsugar](http://www.popsugar.com/moms/Kids-Subscription-Services-22537558) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/app/id852331226) Appealing to little ones that love to read, Sproutkit is an educational e-book library that's full of entertainment for kids up to the age of eight. The selection of books on the digital shelves of Sproutkin's app are hand-picked by educators and the app even tailors suggested titles based on a child's interests. The app also features exclusive stories that have been written just for Sproutkit acclaimed authors. Although the app can be downloaded for free, there's also a subscription component that ensures unlimited reading for about $5 monthly. Additionally, favorites can be purchased so that they can be read over and over again. While Sproutkin used to offer Sproutkit as a subscription service in a gift box format with tangible books, the digital service helps to cut costs and appeal to parents who favor tablets for storytime. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Personalized E-book Subscriptions:** Opportunity for companies to curate e-books based on a child's interests and offer a subscription service for unlimited reading. - **Exclusive E-book Content:** Opportunity for publishers to commission original content from acclaimed authors for exclusive use in subscription services. - **Digitalization of Children's Literature:** Opportunity for companies to enter the market of e-book libraries for kids and offer educational entertainment content in a cost-effective manner. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Publishing:** The publishing industry can leverage personalized subscription models and commission original content from acclaimed authors for exclusive use in subscription services. - **Education:** The education industry can leverage the digitalization of children's literature and curate e-books based on a child's interests to encourage education through entertainment. - **Technology:** The technology industry can provide platforms and apps for e-book libraries for kids, making educational and entertaining content accessible on tablets and other devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalized Book Subscription Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-book-subscription-service.md) - [Preschool Gaming Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piknik-app.md) - [Children-Friendly E-Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindle-colorsoft-kids.md) - [Low-Cost eBook Subscription Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kobo-plus.md) - [STEM Subscription Crates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiwico.md) - [Cognitive Toy Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovevery.md) - [Math Project Subscription Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoomybox.md) - [Bestseller Book Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/literati.md) - [Curated Book Subscription Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-of-the-month.md)