Cat of the Month vs The Summit Society Kids

Where they differ

Both are art & prints and letters clubs. They cover the same ground, so the decision comes down to how each one does it rather than what it is.

On price there is effectively nothing in it — $10/mo against CA$13.50/mo, which works out within a dollar a month of each other. Price is not the deciding factor here.

What each one sends

Cat of the Month

A new illustrated cat character each month with a short story and something collectible, made by illustrator Lisa of Roar Modern. The maker describes it as suitable for any age, "whether you're 8 or 80" — an all-ages club that happens to work well for children rather than a children's club specifically.

The Summit Society Kids

Monthly handmade art mail on themes of resilience, encouragement and adventure, made by a creator with more than 25 years working with young people. Ships from Canada to more than 195 countries.

Which one to pick

We are not going to pretend there is a winner here — they are close enough to be on the same shortlist, which is why this page exists. What we would say is that the choice usually turns on the household rather than the club: how much adult time there is, whether the child reads independently yet, and whether you want post that asks something of them or post that simply arrives.

Read the full listings before deciding, and follow through to each club's own site — prices, terms and gift options are theirs to change and ours only to record.