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“She won't let anyone else open it. Not even me. It has to be her.”
Grandmother of Isla, 5
Every month, a colourful envelope arrives with your child's name on the front. Inside is the next chapter of the adventure, little treasures to discover and a letter from Cubby Bear.
Loved by 500+ Families WorldwidePlans from $12.48/month (with Complete Season) · free delivery across Australia
The moment you keep meaning to have
Life gets busy. The little things are often the first to slip away.
This one doesn't.
An envelope arrives with your child's name on the front.
You sit down together.
And, for a little while, the rest of the day can wait.
Every envelope is filled with stories, surprises and little discoveries.
Designed to spark curiosity, encourage connection, and give families something new to enjoy together every month.
A personalised adventure
Written just for your child, with a new story to discover.
Adventure beyond the letter
More to explore after the story ends.
Keepsakes to treasure
Little reminders of every adventure, collected over time.
Little surprises
Unexpected extras tucked inside from time to time.
Small moments that become favourite memories.
Monthly, or a full Season upfront. Both include free delivery within Australia.
Your child's first name goes on the envelope and inside Cubby's note. That's all we need.
Then another the month after. And another — until the letterbox run becomes something they do without being asked.
The part families don't expect
It starts as a letter. Somewhere along the way, it becomes a family ritual.
A toy gets unwrapped once. Paddy Pigeon gets looked forward to, month after month.
The real gift isn't the letter — it's the waiting, shared as a family.
They can't wait to tear it open.
They're already asking when Paddy writes next.
Checking the letterbox is just part of the month now.
I almost talked myself out of it, thinking it'd just be a bit of paper in an envelope. It's so much more than that — worth every cent.— Emma, mother of Ruby, 4
The first one is all it takes.
First payment today, then billed on the 15th of each month.
Cubby's first letter will be posted:
—A little more for families staying for the whole journey.
Just $12.48/month, billed annually—one payment today, renewing automatically after 12 months unless cancelled.
Cubby's first letter will be posted:
—One thoughtful gift—twelve months of excitement, connection and conversation.
One payment today—no auto-renewal, the subscription simply ends after 12 months.
Cubby's first letter will be posted:
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Made for the child. Given by someone who loves them.
Some grandparents live close enough to visit every week. Others live a plane ride away.
Either way, a Paddy Pigeon Gift Subscription is a way of staying close — not with more stuff, but with something that arrives like clockwork and gives you a reason to call and ask, "Did your letter come yet?"
That question becomes its own tradition.
Parents don't need another thing to plan.
Paddy Pigeon arrives on its own, every month—a small pocket of time that's already taken care of, just waiting to be shared.
Just a letter. Just a story. One less thing to plan—and one more moment you'll be glad you made time for.
Created for curious children aged 3–7.
Meet Cubby.
Cubby is a curious little bear who loves exploring the world and writing letters to your child.
Every month, he shares the places he visits, the friends he meets, and the special moments along the way.
With every letter, children get to know him a little better. Before long, he doesn't feel like a character anymore—he feels like a friend they can't wait to hear from again.
Loved by families across Australia
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“She won't let anyone else open it. Not even me. It has to be her.”
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“He made me read it three times in a row. Same letter. Three times.”
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“Bought it on a whim for his birthday. He's got the treasure cards lined up on his windowsill.”
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“She put the letter back in the envelope after we read it. Said she was saving it.”
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Read what parents, grandparents and gift-givers are saying about Paddy Pigeon.
My husband and I bought Paddy Pigeon for our granddaughter after looking for a birthday gift that wasn't another plastic toy. We honestly had no idea it would become such a special part of her month. Every time a new envelope arrives she asks if Grandma can come over so we can read it together. We make a cup of tea, sit at the kitchen table and go through every single page. She studies the map, finds the treasure card, finishes the activity sheet and then carefully puts everything back into the envelope. Last week she told me, 'Don't lose these because I want to keep them forever.' That completely melted my heart. Thank you for creating something that gives us memories instead of clutter.
Feb 26, 2026
The excitement when she spotted her own name on the envelope... priceless ❤️
Apr 7, 2026We spread the map out on the living room floor every month and follow Cubby's journey together. My three kids all get involved, even my oldest who usually isn't interested in story time anymore.
Jun 23, 2026
Absolutely beautiful quality.
Mar 29, 2026I wasn't sure what to expect because it's 'just letters', but it's honestly become one of our favourite things we do together. We read the story first, then my daughter insists on finding the treasure card before doing the activities. Afterwards she puts everything neatly back into the envelope ready to read again. It's become a lovely little tradition every month.
May 20, 2026
Bought this for my nephew's birthday and honestly it's become his favourite gift. He keeps every letter in a little box beside his bed.
Jul 3, 2026We ordered this after seeing an ad on Facebook and honestly I wasn't expecting much. We have tried subscription boxes before and most lose their novelty pretty quickly. Paddy Pigeon has been completely different. My daughter now knows who Cubby is, talks about him like he's one of her little friends and keeps asking where he'll travel next. She has every single letter neatly tucked back into its envelope and refuses to let me throw anything away. We've started keeping everything in a memory box because I know she'll want these when she's older.
Apr 10, 2026
My son actually runs to the mailbox now 😂 Never thought I'd be saying that.
May 24, 2026The artwork is stunning. My daughter has started pinning the maps on her bedroom wall and loves telling visitors where Cubby has been. I honestly didn't realise a monthly letter could become something she treasures this much.
Mar 11, 2026
My granddaughter waits by the letterbox every month now. She won't let anyone else open the envelope—not even me. It's become our little tradition and I honestly didn't expect it to mean this much.
Jul 10, 2026Love these! ❤️
Jan 28, 2026I ordered this because my granddaughter absolutely loves getting mail. What surprised me most was how much she enjoys talking about the stories afterwards. She tells me all about Cubby's adventures over the phone and asks me where I think he'll go next. It's given us something lovely to share together.
Mar 7, 2026My little boy isn't usually interested in sitting still for stories but Cubby somehow keeps his attention the whole time. Afterwards he insists on colouring the activity sheet before dinner 😂
Mar 25, 2026
Beautiful stories, beautiful artwork and such a clever idea. I recommend it to everyone looking for something a little different.
May 29, 2026My granddaughter lives almost five hours away so I don't get to see her very often. I wanted something that reminded her that Grandma was thinking about her every month. My daughter tells me she checks the mailbox almost every afternoon during the week she expects a new letter. She keeps every envelope, every activity and every treasure card in a little keepsake box. When I visited recently she proudly showed me the whole collection from the beginning. That moment alone made this subscription worth every cent.
Feb 14, 2026
Fantastic idea. Wish something like this existed when my kids were little.
Mar 2, 2026We've tried a few subscription boxes over the years but this is the first one that's actually become part of our family routine. Mail day is a big deal now.
Jun 8, 2026
Didn't think my son would get so attached to Cubby 😂 Now every time the postie comes he asks if today's the day.
Jun 14, 2026We started Paddy Pigeon six months ago and I can genuinely say it's become part of our family's routine. Every new delivery means hot chocolates, sitting together on the lounge and reading Cubby's latest adventure before bedtime. The kids have started guessing where he'll travel next and argue over who gets to hold the map. In a world where everything seems to happen on a screen, it's refreshing to have something that brings everyone together around a real letter. I couldn't recommend it more highly.
Feb 2, 2026
The personalised envelope gets the biggest reaction every single month ❤️
May 8, 2026I wasn't sure what to expect at first but wow... the quality is beautiful. My daughter spreads everything out on the floor every month and won't let us pack it away until she's finished every activity.
Jun 30, 2026Worth every cent.
Jan 23, 2026I'm the grandma buying these and my daughter sends me photos every month when the new letter arrives. Seeing my granddaughter's smile makes every subscription payment worth it. It's one of those gifts that keeps bringing everyone together, even though we live in different states.
Mar 20, 2026Just received our sixth letter. My daughter has every map pinned on her bedroom wall and still talks about the jungle adventure almost every week.
Jun 3, 2026My grandson has autism and can sometimes find new activities overwhelming, so I wasn't sure how he'd respond. To our surprise, he absolutely connected with Cubby. We read each letter together several times before moving on to the activities and he now keeps every envelope lined up in order on his bookshelf. His mum tells me it's become one of the highlights of his month. Thank you for creating something so gentle, thoughtful and engaging.
Jan 6, 2026Cubby has become a member of the family 😂
Jan 18, 2026Everything feels premium. The paper quality is beautiful, the illustrations are gorgeous and the stories are exactly the right length for bedtime. My twins always argue over who gets to hold the letter while we read it 😂
Apr 16, 2026The personalised envelope is such a lovely touch. Seeing her face when she realised it had HER name on it was worth it all by itself.
Jun 24, 2026As a dad I'm usually pretty sceptical of subscription products because they often lose their appeal after the first delivery. This has honestly been the opposite. Every month our daughter gets just as excited as the first time. She immediately recognises Cubby, remembers previous adventures and starts making guesses about where he'll end up next. We've even caught ourselves getting excited when we see the envelope arrive. It's become one of those small family rituals that I hope we'll remember for years.
Feb 20, 2026We have a little shelf just for Cubby's letters now 😊
Apr 24, 2026Just wanted to say thank you. It's rare to find something that isn't another toy or another screen. My daughter genuinely waits for these letters and even her older brother has started joining in. Beautiful quality and such thoughtful little details throughout.
Apr 29, 2026We actually read each letter twice 😂 Once when it arrives... then again before bed.
Mar 15, 2026Bought these for my granddaughter because I wanted to give her something that lasted longer than another toy. She's only received three letters so far but she already keeps them all in order and loves looking back through them. It's become a really thoughtful little gift.
Apr 2, 2026My granddaughter lives interstate so we read Cubby's adventure together over FaceTime every month ❤️ It's become something we both look forward to.
Jun 19, 2026Honestly one of the nicest gifts we've ever given our daughter. Beautiful stories, gorgeous illustrations and just enough activities without feeling overwhelming. She reads the letters over and over again and still notices little details she missed the first time. Highly recommend.
Feb 8, 2026Beautiful quality and amazing customer service.
Jan 12, 2026We weren't sure if our 4 year old would enjoy it because she usually loses interest pretty quickly. She's now asking if Cubby has written again almost every week. She keeps the treasure cards in her bedside drawer and the map is currently stuck on the fridge. Such a clever idea.
May 13, 2026Bought it for my niece. My sister called me after the first delivery just to say thank you. Apparently the envelope with her name on it completely made her day.
May 17, 2026I'll admit I thought this might only last a month or two before the excitement wore off. We've now been getting the letters for several months and my daughter is somehow even more excited than when the first one arrived. She remembers the characters from previous adventures, keeps all of the maps together and loves trying to guess where Cubby might go next. We've recommended Paddy Pigeon to two other families already because it's been such a great experience.
Apr 20, 2026My grandson lives interstate so we don't get to spend as much time together as we'd like. We both read Cubby's latest adventure before our Sunday video call and then spend half an hour talking about where he might be travelling next. It's given us something to share together despite living so far apart.
May 4, 2026Good questions
Every envelope is personalised with your child's name. Inside they'll find a personal note from Cubby, their next adventure, discovery notes, an explorer map, a collectible treasure card and an activity sheet.
Paddy Pigeon is designed for children aged 3–7 years. The stories, activities and discoveries are created to spark imagination and curiosity at this stage, with just the right amount of reading support from a grown-up.
That's exactly what makes it special. Paddy Pigeon isn't designed to entertain every day. It's designed to create one little moment each month that children genuinely look forward to. The waiting becomes part of the experience, and many families tell us the excitement begins long before the envelope is opened.
Most children are delighted by getting their own mail. But the real magic often arrives after the second or third letter, when they start recognising the envelope and looking forward to Cubby's next adventure. For many families, the anticipation becomes part of the experience.
Your first letter is sent according to when you order. Order by the 15th of the month and it joins the upcoming mailing; order after the 15th and it joins the following month's mailing instead.
After your first letter, one new adventure is mailed each month. For the exact next mailing date and estimated delivery times, visit our Shipping & Mailing page.
Absolutely. After checkout, you'll receive the FREE Gift Reveal Printable (Mini Mailbox Craft Kit) by email — a printable mini mailbox you print, colour and assemble together. The child opens it to discover a surprise envelope announcing that their first Paddy Pigeon letter is on its way, giving you something fun to enjoy together on the day you give the gift. Your child will then receive their first personalised letter in the next Welcome Mailing. Gift subscriptions do not renew automatically.
Yes. Log in to your account at any time to pause, skip or cancel your subscription yourself — you don't need to email or ask us. You stay because your child looks forward to the next letter, not because you have to.
Imagination comes first. Every letter naturally encourages reading, curiosity and conversation, but Paddy Pigeon isn't designed to feel like homework. We believe children learn best when they're enjoying themselves.
A digital copy of every adventure, so you can read along together from anywhere.
The first one is waiting.
Picture their face when it arrives.
Their name on the front.
Cubby's next adventure inside.
A little moment they'll look forward to every month.
A little moment
to look forward to,
every month.