The best way to display books for children is by placing them in a forward facing manner. If a child can see a book cover, they are much more likely to become interested and read. Here are some clever ways to create the most effective reading environment for your kiddos! I certainly didn't come up with these ideas on my own, although I plan on trying a few of them when we move into our new home!
If your not feeling very crafty, you can purchase these book racks at Land of Nod or Pottery Barn Kids. My girls have the Pottery Barn Kids book rack in their rooms. They are a bit pricey, but definitely do the trick!
If you're looking for a cheaper, DIY job, try gutter bookshelves! Apparently gutters carry more than leaves! Buy a gutter, cut it down to your desired size, sand down the edges and attach to your walls with gutter brackets. Put the gutters in spaces on the walls that are usually wasted, like behind doors or under windows. I can't tell you how excited I am to try this!
Purchase this spice rack from Ikea for just $3.99 and store books in these! Purchase a few and hang them side by side or vertically down the wall! Just make sure they're low enough for your little ones to reach.
Great idea... love em!
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