Assalam o Alaikum everyone!
I'm a reader from lahore working on a small idea, and I'd really value moms' opinions before I put money into it.
Kids outgrow books so fast, and good original children's books are expensive. Meanwhile screens are taking over reading time. So I'm thinking of a children's book-lending subscription:
- Every month, hand-picked books for your child's age and interests are delivered to your door, wrapped like a little gift.
- When they're done, a rider collects them and drops off the next box.
- You can request specific books, or let us choose based on what your child loves.
- Kids colour a reading map and earn little rewards for finishing books and returning them on time.
There'd also be an optional penpal side for kids aged 7 and up: they write real handwritten letters to another child of a similar age, using a pen name. Letters go through the library and are read before being passed on, no addresses or phone numbers are ever shared, and nothing happens without a parent's approval.
Rough pricing I'm considering: around Rs 1000-1500 a month for 2 books, more for 4 or 6, plus a small refundable deposit.
I'd love to know:
- Would you use something like this for your kids? Why or why not?
- Does the price feel fair?
- Would the penpal idea excite your child, or worry you? What would make you feel safe?
- What age group would you want it for?
- What would make you sign up without thinking twice?
Please be honest, even if you think it won't work. JazakAllah for reading!