Memberships available from 7pm, 3rd of June 🐣 Free UK delivery 📮 One-off boxes available 7th June 🎁

Pre-loved Children's Book Subscription

From Newborn to Age 12

For Busy Parents & Thoughtful Gifters

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What other parents have to say..

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Great Concept, Amazing books and Easy to use

Such a great concept and perfect for my 1 year old who gets bored of books so quickly.

Najmin

5* fantastic small business!

We placed a subscription order and the books that came were immaculate - Something that is very difficult to find when buying pre loved books

Lyndsey

Our daughter loves her new books!

Our experience with The Second Life Library has been brilliant and the team put real thought and care behind the service and daughters learning / development.

Billy

Hand-picked, age-appropriate books

Individually quality checked

Flexible plans - amend or cancel anytime

Memberships designed to grow with your child (Up to age 12)

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One-Off Boxes Available 7th June

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1. Choose their age

Leave any hobbies or interests in the checkout notes and we will further customise their boxes!

2. We curate their box

We carefully select 3 books they'll genuinely enjoy, include little extras and carefully package their box

3. Unwrap the gift of reading

Your first box will arrive in the post, including a hand written note

One-off boxes available now

160 trees saved

Over 4000 books saved from landfill

Female founded

TSLL is run by a lifelong bookworm, with a degree in environmental sciences

By age 5, children who are read to regularly hear 1.4 million more words than those who don’t

Why the Second Life Library?
💰 Save money compared to buying new books
❗️Make reading exciting as children receive personalised deliveries
♻️ Eco-friendly choice that teaches children sustainability
⭐️ No overwhelm - we do the choosing for you
📚 Reduce clutter without compromising on quality
⏰ Flexible subscription that fits real family life
Perfect for:
  • Busy parents developing a reading habit
  • Eco-conscious families
  • Children who race through books
  • Gift-givers looking for something meaningful

Delivered to your door, every month

Curiosity and excitement builds as your little one receives a personalised delivery

Screen-free time

Enjoy offline fun discovering new authors, stories and illustrations, guaranteed to spark your little one's imagination

A gift they'll enjoy again and again

Our flexible subscription allows you to change your delivery frequency or cancel anytime