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Organising Kids Spaces: Our Book Corner

Do you have a special space for books in your home? A special chair or a cosy corner? Somewhere comfortable to snuggle up and read together?

A place to revisit with favourite ‘friends’ and to celebrate new discoveries?  To share a giggle or a BIG adventure?


I have posted before about my passion for reading with young children (see a list of related posts below). We have children’s books all around our home – in the bedrooms, our living room, my study and in this special corner of Immy’s playroom. I rotate Immy’s books regularly and we are frequent library patrons as we love discovering new books.

And when we are not sitting here reading, you might just find us playing around with literacy in a different way, creating adventures of our own with puppets!

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Christie Burnett is an early childhood teacher, presenter, writer and the editor of Childhood 101. More importantly, she is a Mum who believes wholeheartedly in the value of children learning through play, the importance of quality early education, and the togetherness of family.

Read more of Christie's adventures at https://childhood101.com.

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  2. Liz says

    May 13, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    I have that bookshelf! I love it. I want to get one for each of the kids rooms to put there fave books in (we have too many books).

  3. Kellie says

    May 13, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    That looks so inviting. I really love that. We have a few book spaces, but no where really ``special''. I'd love to do something like this.

  10. Martine says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Love the bookshelf too....will definately get one for my newly renovated playroom! Well my playroom that will be in a few months time......

  11. Kristin says

    May 14, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    This is lovely! I need one of those bookshelves as well. It's just not possible to expect them to put their books away when they have to squeeze them on a regular bookshelf.

  12. daisy says

    May 14, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    what a really lovely reading space! i love seeing examples of great book/reading areas for kids. we also have a very dedicated book area in our play room although with so many books i havent worked out the best way to display them front on. i visit the op shop weekly and always manage to find a number of really great kids books at next to nothing prices, it's almost an addiction of mine!

  13. sarah says

    May 14, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Christie that bunting is so cute, and it looks like we have lots of favourite books in common. Grandpa and Thomas by Pamela Allen is one we have recently discovered (and renewed!) at the library, although I change the words to "Pop and Griff" when I read it to my little guy. He does the 'swish swash swoosh sings the sea'. Gorgeous stuff! I too love that bookshelf, and have 'almost' bought it online several times! I've been meaning to make a wall hanging from an old blanket with pockets for books - it might be a cheaper option. You've just inspired a weekend project (if I ever get these curtains made!). Have a great weekend - I heard it was 24 in Perth. What stunning weather!

    • Christie Burnett says

      May 15, 2011 at 7:59 AM

      Grandpa and Thomas is a long time favourite of ours :) There is another, Grandpa and Thomas and the Green Umbrella, too. Can't wait to see your wall hanging, if you just happen to accidentally make two....LOL!

  14. FrancesVettergreenVisualArtist says

    May 16, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    This is gorgeous. I tried to set up a similar corner (we have a big chair, perfect for sharing) but my little guy prefers to carry his books all over the house. He's not great at putting them away on our traditional shelves, but he sure can identify his favourites by their spines, even at not-quite-three. May I steal your bunting idea, though (I'm guessing you scanned onto fabric transfer paper)? I choose books based on their illustrations and this looks like a small-house-friendly way of displaying them!

  15. Gill@Alice Becomes says

    May 22, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    This reminds me of a child care centre I worked at while at uni. The most beautiful centre (it's Como Child Care Centre - have you ever heard of it??). The owner worked really hard to create lovely spaces for the children and she was inspirational to work for! At home we currently have a little tent (also from Ikea) and lots of cushions as our reading corner but it has been like that for a long time now and I think we are ready for a change...I'll look at implementing some of these gorgeous ideas. Gill xo

  16. Ashley says

    August 27, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Love the fabric hanging! I have a bathtub in my classroom and would love to do this fabric above it; with the books.....how did you go about making this????

  17. Julie says

    September 13, 2012 at 3:37 AM

    Absolutely love the bunting and would love to make some to hang in the year 1 classroom I work in. I have some transfer copy paper but am unsure how to reverse the print in order to ensure it is the right way when I iron it on. Would be grateful for any help !!!!! Thank you

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