Join the original animal letter subscription

Writings from the Wild is a monthly animal letter subscription that will engage your child in learning more about wildlife - delivered directly to your mailbox!

Go on a new adventure with an animal each month to various locations around the world.

Each letter is traditionally handcrafted and handwritten with paper and pencil, making it a custom work of art that is sure to spark your child's curiosity and creativity.

  • How-to-Draw

    Tap into your inner artist and learn how to draw each animal

  • Geography

    Distribution range maps and location facts often lead to geography studies and down rabbit holes of learning!

  • Collector's Cards

    Color-coded by biome, facts list, and conservation status

  • Stickers

    UV-protected, weatherproof, and eco-friendly ink. Kids (and adults!) will love collecting these!

  • Postcards

    Practice writing and send a work of art to a loved one

  • Personalized Envelopes

    Your child will be excited to receive an envelope in the mail addressed to them!
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What's Included?

Basic Subscription

  • Double-sided handcrafted letter
  • Double-sided collector's card
  • Printable activity sheets

Premium Subscription

  • Double-sided handcrafted letter
  • Double-sided collector's card
  • Printable activity sheets
  • Postcard
  • Sketchbook Files page showing the scientific classification and steps to draw the animal
  • Die-cut sticker

How does it work?

  • 1. Discover the Wild

    Choose between a basic or premium subscription, how many people you are purchasing for, and then subscribe! Don't forget to create an account so you can manage your subscription.

  • 2. Snail Mail

    Wait for your brown kraft paper envelope with the handcrafted letter to arrive in your mailbox! We use USPS First Class Mail, so traditional snail mail can take a bit for delivery.

  • 3. Sign up for emails

    Don't forget to sign up for emails in order to receive your activity sheets!

  • 4. Read, Learn, & Explore!

    Dive deep into rabbit holes of learning as you explore wildlife and their habitats! These letters allow you to get creative with the learning process as there are so many ways to use them. From simple story times cuddled on the couch to full on unit studies! Enjoy!
Discover the Wild

Traditionally Handcrafted

Each letter is created using traditional art mediums such as pencil and paint. With attention to detail in mind, the process can take a few weeks from the very beginning stages of a letter to the completed stage with finished artwork and handwriting. Each letter you receive is a custom work of art.

Take a peek behind the scenes!

Who is the face behind the letters?

Greetings! I'm Nicole, a homeschooling mom of three boys, and sole person behind WFTW! That's right, it's a one-woman show here. From customer service to social media management, to fulfilling orders, to the artwork and writing the letters - it's all me. I'm a real person behind the screen, not a bot.

This small business journey has allowed me to stay home with my children while providing for them. I still do a happy dance when someone subscribes! I hope everyone enjoys these letters just as much as I enjoy creating them! If you'd like to learn more, see the About section.

Worldwide Shipping

We are based out of the United States, but we ship worldwide!  The cost for shipping is simply a postage stamp! Currently, we have shipped to 37+ countries and all 50 US states!
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