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Have you ever noticed how books become irresistible to children when the covers are visible? When you visit a library or bookstore, the ones that get the most attention are the ones where you can see the attractive artwork on the cover. You can get a feel for what is inside the book.

Here are some practical ideas for displaying books:

• Display a  few books that your child hasn’t explored yet with the covers face out.
• Store books at eye-level for your youngest readers
• Rotate books frequently to keep things fresh and exciting
• Instead of book shelves, use bins or baskets to hold children books
• Consider installing “rain gutter bookshelves.” These shelves can be installed at any height in a child’s bedroom, living room, or play area, and they make it easy for kids to explore books on their own.

It’s exciting when our children pick up books to read on their own, and the extra reading practice naturally helps them become even better readers.

What ideas do you have for displaying books in an inviting way?