Manga picked by a kid the same age as yours.
Like a friend handing your kid the next great series, every month, with a note on why they picked it. Chosen by real readers, not an algorithm.
More reading, less screen time. Reviewed by an adult, shipped to your door.
- Cancel anytime
- Adult-reviewed every month
- Shipping included
- Ships US & Canada
Build your reader's box
A monthly box, Ages 8 to 12, for a boy, then personalised to your reader.
Build your boxCancel anytime. Shipping included.
Meet your curators
Keane and Iris pick every volume by hand. A parent reviews every pick before it ships.
What arrives every month
One manga, hand-picked
A single volume chosen for your reader, not by an algorithm and not by an adult. The right book, not the most books.
A note from the curator
A summary, what they thought, and something fun, written by the kid who picked it.
A card for you
The parent card: age rating, themes, and what to expect, so you always know what is on the shelf.
Four reader groups. Two curators.
Pick the group that fits your reader. Every box, in every group, is chosen by Keane and Iris, then personalised to your kid.
Ages 8 to 12
For a boy
Ages 8 to 12
For a girl
Ages 12 to 15
For a boy
Ages 12 to 15
For a girl
The two kids who decide
Real readers, not an algorithm and not an adult. They choose together across all four groups.
More than a book on the shelf
Less screen time
Every hour lost in a book is an hour off a device. Manga is the gateway that hooks even reluctant readers, and keeps them turning pages instead of scrolling.
Like a friend, not a feed
Real kids recommend what they loved, with notes, insights, and what to read next, so your reader stays excited and comes back for more.
Something to belong to
Manga is a language kids speak at school. Whether your reader is lonely and looking for their thing, or already obsessed, it gives them something to share and a way to bond.
Step into the world.
Every box opens a new world. Here is a taste of what is out there.
You always know what is on the shelf.
Every box includes a parent card: the age rating, the themes, and a plain summary of what your reader is holding. An adult reviews each pick before it ships. Nothing arrives that you cannot see coming.
- Age rating and content flags on every title
- Reviewed by an adult, every month
- No messaging, no contact between kids and curators
- Nothing collected from your child
Pick a plan
Shipping included. Prices in CAD. Cancel anytime, right from your account.
Gift, three months
$149.97
one time
Three months, then it stops. Great for birthdays and grandparents.
Give CardineaQuestions
Who picks the manga?
A real kid the same age as your reader, Keane or Iris, working together. An adult reviews every selection for age fit before it ships.
Can my kid talk to the curator?
No. There is no messaging anywhere on Cardinea, and no way for a subscriber to contact a curator. Any question is answered by the curator in a future note, chosen by an adult.
What do you collect about my child?
A first name, an age band, and what they like to read. No birthdate, no last name, no school, no location, ever. You hold the account.
Can I pause or cancel?
Any time, yourself, from your account. No calls, no hoops.
How much is shipping?
Included. Never a surprise line at checkout.
Who is behind Cardinea?
A family in Victoria, BC. Keane and Iris are the curators, and the proceeds go toward their education and future tuition. You are supporting two real kids who love books.