With a simple, practical design that provides comfortable seating and plenty of storage space for your child’s favorite books, this Reading Nook by Whitney Brothers will make a great reading corner in your child’s room.

Most homes are overrun by children’s furniture in every room. If you don’t want to “hide” every evidence that children live in your house but you still want to have some semblance of balance, this Reading Nook is an attractive option. It would be quite at home in the family room as well as in the play room.

The seat comes with a bookcase/shelf attached to back which can also be sold separately. The nook measures 18″ H x 24″ W x 29″ D and costs $161 at  allchildrensfurniture.com.

The Sling Bookshelf by One Step Ahead is a very attractive bookshelf that can be personalized for your child. The soft canvas shelves are anchored so they won’t shift and have staggered depths to accommodate different size books. The two roomy storage bins are a plus. This bookshelf is convenient for writing materials, arts and crafts or anything storybook related such as hand puppets or a small felt board . It’s  like a reading center for your child’s room and can be a fun reminder to parents that it’s story time.

The shelf measures 29¼”L x 13″W x 31″H and costs $69.95 at OneStepAhead.com.

As I started reading Chloe’s Windy Day to my 2 1/2 year old son, I thought it would be a little boring for him. However, I was surprised to learn that he was very interested in the board book. He liked the simple story since it was easy for him to remember and repeat, the bright pages, and the main character–a cat. He wanted to read it over and over, with me reading the words or with him trying to remember them.

I will be sure to keep my eye out for the rest of the Chloe Weather series by Annie Mitra; he will be delighted to receive them. They will make a perfect gift for your favorite little person’s next birthday or for that special newborn whose nursery library needs some expanding. Find yours at Amazon.com starting at $5.65.