Banjo Robinson

What's in the box: A travelogue letter from Banjo with a country guide, local map, recipe, creative activities, a colouring page, stickers, and a reply page and envelope.

Banjo Robinson is a UK letter subscription for children aged 4 to 9. Each month your child gets a real letter in the post from Banjo, a cat who travels the world, along with an activity pack about the country he is visiting. Bestselling children's authors write the letters. The company says the content covers most of the KS1 English curriculum, so it will suit families in England who want gentle reading and writing practice away from screens. The first letter comes with a large world map poster, and your child adds stickers to it as Banjo moves from place to place, picking up some geography along the way. Every pack includes a reply page and envelope. Children are encouraged to write back and leave their letter under the sofa overnight, and the welcome emails include notecards so parents can keep the story going with personal answers. That part takes some effort from adults, but it is a big part of the fun. The site does not state prices or shipping details, so check them before you subscribe. There is a help page explaining how to cancel. Children at the top of the age range may grow out of the make-believe, and the paper format works best for kids who enjoy sitting down to read and draw.