I think most parents, eager to get their children off to the right start, begin purchasing books for their babies even before they arrive. Pretty soon, you find yourself swimming in a sea of board and picture books. That’s why I love the idea of these upscale bookends. The dinosaurs caught my eye, but many other animals, even some ultra-modern robots, are also available. Made out of leather by artist Sandy Vohr, these are truly a unique way to showcase your child’s growing library. Such quality work doesn’t come cheap, however. Plan to pay $170 when you purchase these at theredballoon.com.

LC Creations have some amazing, artistic bookends available; we received this particular set as a baby shower gift from a family friend. I absolutely love the vibrant colors and the fact that the layers of butterflies and flowers result in a three dimension look not often found in ordinary bookends. Let’s face it, there’s nothing wrong with functional items also being beautiful and pleasing to the eye.

These would no doubt be a nice addition to any nursery or young child’s room. But don’t worry, if your child isn’t quite into butterflies and flowers, there are plenty of other designs to choose from. This particular set sells for $30, but other styles run as low as $20. You can find a variety of bookends by LC Creations on minitots.com.

If you are like me, you enjoy buying all kinds of books for your children.  As your library grows, it is nice to have a cheerful way to display it.  These cute little bunny bookends by Manuella Design are one great option.  Available in a number of colors to suit any nursery or bedroom decor, these bookends are made to be soft, so you don’t need to worry about injuries from sharp edges.  Your child will be delighted by their cute, friendly appearance, and you will love having your child’s books all within reach. You can buy a pair on sale for $34.99 at giggle.com.