13 Stylish Bookshelves to Encourage Your Little One’s Love of Reading

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updated Apr 7, 2023
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When you have a child you quickly come to realize that with that child comes a lot of stuff. Yes, clothing and toys make up the majority, but there’s another category of items you’re likely inundated with as well: books. 

Whether they were nursery gifts or part of a library you personally started for your little one, you’d be hard-pressed to find a kid’s room without a few classics on the nightstand — and with good reason. Studies have shown early reading intervention to help with everything from emotional wellness to cognitive health to linguistic skills, with one study estimating that children who are read to during their first five years of life are introduced to 1.4 million more words in this time frame than children who are not read to. Not to mention, storytelling has a great effect on a child’s imagination

Suffice it to say, books are a must. That being said, housing all those books can be a challenge — without the right equipment, that is. Below, we’ve rounded up 13 of the most stylish kids’ bookshelves on the market today that’ll have your little one more than excited for their next bedtime story.

Montessori Kids Bookshelf
$110$66

This sweet display is a lovely little way to get books off the floor. Best of all, it’s low enough that you can practice clean-up skills after reading time is over.

$66 at Etsy
Homfa 4-Tier Wall Bookshelf
$84$50

If floor space is precious, think vertically. This wall shelf is great for those with a large collection. It features four shelves in a chic, classic styling that’ll look good in any nursery, kids’ room, or playroom.

$50 at Walmart
Madison Standalone Bookrack
$399

Looking for a bookshelf with some extra storage? This Pottery Barn Kids pick features three bookshelves up top while the open storage compartment below works great for things like bins and baskets to hold toys, clothing, or, you know, more books.

$399 at Pottery Barn Kids
Vertical Mini Library
$760

Part library, part sculptural decor piece, the Ouef Vertical Mini Library is a stunner. Tall and compact, it comes in two colors and features a mix of shelves and stylish cubbies perfect for your little ones growing library.

$760 at Oeuf
Kidkraft Kids Bookshelf with Seat
$125$111

Create an instant reading nook with this Kidkraft favorite. Part bench and part shelf, this roomy bookcase is a dream.

$111 at Wayfair
Humble Crew Kids Sling Bookshelf
$30$28

The sling bookshelf is popular for a reason. This sturdy, multi-colored version features four tiers and is perfect for housing books of all sizes.

$28 at Amazon
Babyletto Tally Storage Bookshelf
$259

Talk about easy on the eyes! The Tally bookshelf is a designer and parents' favorite for its Scandi-chic design coupled with easy access for children of all heights.

$259 at Maisonette
Babyletto Presto Acrylic Bookcase & Cart
$399

Acrylic is having a moment and this book cart is the perfect example of why. The Presto is a modern beauty with an especially enticing feature — an angled top shelf that keeps books from falling off.

$399 at Wayfair
Babyletto Cactus Bookcase
$399

Reading and creativity go hand in hand so it only makes sense to store books creatively, too. Aside from offering a fun, whimsical element to your kids room, the Babyletto Cactus Bookcase also offers an impressive amount of shelves for lots of storage.

$399 at West Elm
Haotian Book Display
$125

To keep that MCM-flair of yours going throughout every room of the house, opt for this mid-century pick, complete with crisp, clean lines and tapered legs.

$125 at Amazon
Walniture Floating Bookshelves
$45

For fans of floating shelves, go for this Amazon favorite. Sturdy and easy to install, we like the containment bar across the center that keeps books safe and secure.

$45 at Amazon
Mid-Century Toy Dump w/ Bookrack
$399

Part game storage, part book storage, the Mid-Century Toy Dump from West Elm is the perfect piece for those looking to keep game night goods reigned in, too.

$399 at West Elm
KidKraft Little Dreamer Deluxe Reading Nook
$260$160

This KidKraft Little Dreamer nook may just be our favorite of the bunch. With tons of storage and a cozy seat to curl up in, it’s time to let imaginations run wild.

$160 at Amazon

This post originally appeared on Cubby. See it here: 12 Stylish Bookshelves to Encourage Your Little One’s Love of Reading

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