Create the perfect reading nook for your child with 6 simple steps

Hang this canopy in a corner, or really anywhere in a room where you think a reading nook works best. Toss in some comfy pillows and a few books, and boom. You just made a reading nook!

Or, just buy the whole nook itself and find some wall space for it! This bookcase with reading nook comes with 6 storage compartments for books and 3 comfy cushions for your child’s ultimate reading comfort. Just get ready to fill it with books!

Fact: Bean bags never go out of style. Kids of all ages love them, and they make the perfect comfy chair to curl up in and get lost in a book. Choose a chair that fits your child’s personality best—rainbow? Personalized with their name? Sports-themed? And you just made their reading nook 100x better. Prices for the Anywhere Beanbag start at $149.

Add a comfy kids’ couch like this one (with matching ottomans!) to your reading nook and your kids will be thrilled. It’s soft, glows in the dark, and the covers are removable and washable!

Spice racks (yes, spice racks!) are a popular choice for displaying young children’s books so kids can see them easily. This white 2-piece set by Gracie Oaks would look cute in any reading nook. (See inspo here!)

The easiest way to store book is in a classic bookcase. From antique and refurbished to modern and whimsical, you can find one that matches any room. Just be sure to mount them to the wall to avoid littles from pulling them down.

There’s nothing kids love more than hiding in a tent—whether it’s to play hide-and-seek or to snuggle up with a good book and their favorite stuffed animal. This castle play tent would make an ideal reading nook as it has has plenty of room for a comfy pillow, a few books, and your little reader!

Another way to make your child’s reading nook unique is to personalize it with cute wall decor or a book bin like this one with their name on it.

Hang a pendant light like this one that resembles a hot air balloon and your kids will easily float away on an adventure as they delve into all their magical books.

If your child’s nook is more tent or closet-like, string up some fun LED lights like these (they even come with a remote!) to brighten up the space and make reading even more fun.

No child’s bookshelf is truly complete without at least one Eric Carle treasure on it. And although there are so many choices when it comes to Eric Carle classics, “The Mixed-Up Chameleon” is one of my favorites due to the beautiful lesson it teaches of loving yourself exactly the way you are.

Inspire your girls to love coding and all things STEM with the “Girls Who Code” book series. “The Friendship Code (Girls Who Code #1)” tackles the challenges making new friends (as well as the challenges of hard math equations) and is appropriate for ages 8-11.

Another way to ensure your child’s reading nook will be well-stocked with books is to join a book subscription service like Bookroo. You choose your subscription based on your kid’s age and wait for amazing and exciting books to arrive on your doorstep!