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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!

Related Posts – Reading

  • Growing Kids Who Read
  • 9 Things to Notice When Reading with Kids
  • 7 Things To Notice on the Cover
  • 10 Ways to Motivate Your Child to Love Reading

Related Posts – Kids Spaces

  • Sharing Our Kids Art Space
  • Dramatic Play in Our Home Corner Space
  • Inspiring At Home Play Spaces
  • Organising Kids Stuff: Make Pack Away Time Fun

 

Christie Burnett is a teacher, presenter, writer and the mother of two. She created Childhood 101 as a place for teachers and parents to access engaging, high quality learning ideas.

Filed Under: Literacy, Organising Kids Tagged With: organising kids

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  1. Katrina Germein says

    May 13, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Love the book cover bunting. What a fabulous idea. Whole space looks great.
    • Lorri says

      May 13, 2011 at 6:19 PM

      Yes, love the bunting. Did you make it and if you did can you tell us how? Just beautiful!
      • Christie Burnett says

        May 13, 2011 at 7:50 PM

        I did make it, I might be convinced to share how ;)
  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).
    • Mandy Ferry says

      May 13, 2011 at 6:04 PM

      love that bookshelf, can I ask where is it from?
      • Christie Burnett says

        May 13, 2011 at 7:52 PM

        It is by Kid Kraft and ours was from here - http://www.ministyle.com.au/shop/room/4-Pouch-Natural-Sling-Bookshelf/
    • Christie Burnett says

      May 13, 2011 at 7:50 PM

      We have way too many books too!
  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.
  4. ivanka says

    May 13, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Love the whole idea, especially the rug where did you get it ?
    • Christie Burnett says

      May 13, 2011 at 7:53 PM

      The rug is from Ikea, Ivanka
  5. Melissa says

    May 13, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    I just love this space! The bunting is wonderful. So inviting - I just want to grab a book and start reading.
    • Christie Burnett says

      May 13, 2011 at 7:59 PM

      Thank you for saying so, Melissa.
  6. Marnee says

    May 13, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    The artwork on the wall looks fabulous!
  7. sapna says

    May 13, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    simply beautiful...
  8. SquiggleMum says

    May 13, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Love, love, love. I have *nearly* bought that bookcase SO many times! LOL
  9. Valentin says

    May 13, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    This really inspires me to get something going for my son. I know he would love a cozy corner....wonderful!!!!
    • Christie Burnett says

      May 15, 2011 at 8:02 AM

      Thank you, Valentin, it really is very simple to do.
  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......
    • Christie Burnett says

      May 15, 2011 at 8:01 AM

      Oooh, how lovely to be looking forward to a new playroom!
  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.
    • Christie Burnett says

      May 15, 2011 at 8:01 AM

      This style of shelf definitely makes independent packing away much easier but it does not hold as many books at all.
  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!
    • Christie Burnett says

      May 15, 2011 at 8:00 AM

      We have so many books that I rotate them through the different rooms of our house and take some out of rotation for a while also.
  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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