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We all know that kids love books. We love books, too! We love to read them and display them on our shelves. The problem is that there isn’t much about cute bookends for kids. That’s why we decided to change the game and find some nice bookends for children.
Bookends for children need not be expensive and fancy. For many of us, we need one that is safe for them but tall enough, wide enough, heavy enough, and pleasing to the eyes of our children. So, I gathered some bookends that fit those criteria.
As always, before buying something, ALWAYS read the manufacturer’s instructions!
What are the Best Bookends for Kids?
Wood Paws Bookends by Pandapark
These paws walnut colored bookends for children are made with wood and coated naturally and can accommodate heavy textbooks and workbooks. But they are thick as sturdy as their size, which is 6.14 inches tall, 4.96 inches wide, and 4.96 in height. Plus, it is finely crafted in the Philippines, so I believe in its quality.
What We Like Less:
- It’s a bit heavy! If you are worried and your kid is too young better avoid this.
Why You Are Going to Like it:
- Although it’s a bit heavy, at 12 ounces, it has a non-skid bottom stopper to avoid slips or any accidents.
- Plus, it comes in elegant packaging, so aside from home or personal use, it is also best as a gift to our little ones.
- Although reading for this children’s bookends has very few reviews, as a user, I am giving it a 10. I am absolutely a fan!
Sunny Safari Animals Wooden Bookends
These adorable Fantasy Fields wooden bookends are perfect for jazzing up your little one’s playroom or bedroom. With a cheerful elephant and giraffe design, these bookends are more than just functional; they’re a splash of fun and color. Measuring 6.25″D x 8.25″ W x 7.25″H, they’re crafted from MDF and solid wood. Just weigh in on the price and durability and decide if it’s the right fit for your little reader’s haven.
What We Like Less:
- The material, while cute, isn’t the sturdiest. It’s a blend of MDF and solid wood, and some parents have mentioned the paint chipping off. Plus, if you’ve got some hefty books, these might not be the heavy lifters you need.
- That said it’s lightweight and it may not hold everything you put on it.
Why You Are Going to Like it:
- Its design is perfectly blended with its material, which is wood, though painted and polished.
- Without a doubt, an incredible gift for your friends and your kids.
- It also functions well as a book rack to hold up books and more neatly.
Day Dreams Kids Bookends by Sass & Belle
The Day Dreams clouds and rainbow bookends for your children’s rooms are perfect! It has a charming, bright yet calming sky-blue color with white beaming clouds, which emanate peaceful atmospheres and rainbow in bright colors to bring so much fun.
What We Like Less:
- Bookends made of wood are good, but I still prefer those made with metal for durability.
- It’s really pretty but it is not that strong and can’t keep any kind of book.
Why You Are Going to Like it:
- I still love what these bookends can provide aesthetically, and its L13.8 x W9 x H28 cm size seems manageable even if it is made of MDF wood only.
- Anyhow, it comes in pairs of two, so they are indeed here to protect your kids’ books and make their bookshelves look extra endearing!
Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Metal Bookends
Are you ready to add some magical wizardry to your bookshelf? These Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Metal Bookends aren’t just ordinary bookends; they’re a portal to the magical world of Harry Potter. These unique bookends feature a silhouette of the iconic Hogwarts castle, and here’s the enchanting part – they glow in the dark! Made from durable diecast metal, they promise not only to hold your books upright but also to add a touch of mystical charm to your room. However, be mindful of the warning about choking hazards, as these aren’t suitable for young wizards still learning their spells. It’s not just a bookend; it’s a collectible. This unique and modern piece is perfect for displaying in your home or office, proudly showing your love for the wizarding world.
What We Like Less:
- The price might be a bit steep for a decorative item, but hey, quality wizardry doesn’t come cheap, right?
- As a dad, the choking hazard warning is a bummer. It means this cool piece isn’t suitable for little Potterheads.
Why You Are Going to Like it:
- First off, they glow in the dark! How cool is that?
- Made from durable diecast metal with weighted bottoms.
- Perfect for Potterheads!
- A great addition to any Harry Potter-themed decor.
Cute Narwhal Not A Unicorn Bookends
Dive into a sea of cuteness with these Cute Narwhal Not A Unicorn Bookends! Perfect for adding fun and imagination to your shelves, these bookends feature a charming narwhal with a rainbow horn, guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and your kids’. They’re lightweight and adjustable, making them versatile for various book sizes. However, their wooden construction and single-sided design might require extra care.
What We Like Less:
- These bookends are a bit on the pricey side
- The single-sided print might limit how you display them. You can only show off their cuteness from one angle!
Why You Are Going to Like it:
- They’re made of high-quality wood, ensuring durability and sturdiness to hold up your beloved books.
- Their compact size makes them ideal for small to medium-sized books, and they’re easy to store when not in use.
Master Yoda Force Metal Bookend, Double-Sided Printing Yoda Pattern
May the Force be with your bookshelf! This Master Yoda Force Metal Bookend is a true gem for any Star Wars aficionado. It’s not just a bookend; it’s a piece of art that creates an optical illusion, with Yoda using his mystical powers to uphold your precious books. With a double-sided design featuring the beloved space sage, this bookend is functional and a fantastic tribute to the legendary Star Wars saga. However, its limited capacity and a missing baffle might require some Jedi-level patience. So remember, it’s more suited for a smaller collection of books, so choose wisely which titles deserve the Force’s protection!
What We Like Less:
- The lack of a baffle on one side might affect its stability and overall look. You might need to use your own Force to keep it balanced!
- It holds about 7 books, so it might not suffice for your grand collection of intergalactic adventures.
Why You Are Going to Like it:
- It’s a perfect item for Star Wars fans! Combining your love for books with the timeless charm of Star Wars – definitely a win-win.
- Craftsmanship is top-notch with rounded corners, high-quality print, and an anti-slip base, ensuring durability and style.
- Priced a bit more that other bookends – a fair deal in the galaxy of bookends.
Star Trooper Mask Themed Decorative Metal Bookend by HeavenlyKraft
If you follow this blog, you know my love with Star Wars. Check out these awesome Star Wars themed kid book lights for example. So this would be expected 🙂
What We Like Less:
- It’s a bit heavy
- If your kid is not a Star Wars fan then probably will not like it.
Why You Are Going to Like it:
- It is Star Wars themed 🙂
- Super cool! Sturdy and great if your kid is more than 5 years old.
Mousehouse Gifts Childrens-bookends, Wood, Blue, 2-piece Set, Safari Themed Decorative Bookends for Nursery or Bedroom
It is another exclusive Mousehouse carefully handcrafted in three dimensional 26cm long, 9.3 wide, and 13.2cm in height, making it the ideal bookend for a baby’s nursery or children’s room.
Plus, it is designed with safari-themed blue ornate like an elephant, giraffe, lion, and zebra, making it more like boy bookends. They also have coordinated matching items like height charts and hooks for a complete safari-themed room.
What We Like Less:
- Although it is made with engineered wood, it is painted and polished.
- That said it’s lightweight and it may not hold everything you put on it.
Why You Are Going to Like it:
- Its design is perfectly blended with its material, which is wood, though painted and polished.
- Without a doubt, an incredible gift for your friends and your kids.
- It also functions well as a book rack to hold up books and more neatly.
- So, I am giving this a 10 for its aesthetics.
Themed Fairy Bookends for Girls Nursery or Bedroom
This kid’s fairies bookend is also a home decor carefully handcrafted in three dimensions, making it an ideal bookend for a kid’s room for a baby’s nursery. This amiable set features a tiny fairy and is detailed in pink and white flowers 26 cm long, 9.3 cm wide, and 13.2 cm high, proudly made by Mousehouse Gifts.
What We Like Less:
- Although it is made with engineered wood, it is painted and polished.
- That said it’s lightweight and it may not hold everything you put on it.
Why You Are Going to Like it:
- I still love its high quality, which can hold up binders, books, comic books, DVDs, family albums, and so much more.
- Plus, it generates a lovely and pleasant air that gives my kids a happy feeling.
- So I recommend this to be used at homes on any little girls’ pixie themed area or as a present to our dear little girls.
Adjustable Bookends for Kids by VAlinks
This bookend can do so much more as well. It can be a folding cartoon metal book rack for students, a heavy book holder, a magazine file book stand, a desktop organizer, or even a bookshelf for the library, office, or room because of its simple geometric design. It has three adjustable vertical space compartments, ranging in width from 4.13 inches to 19.3 inches, to accommodate more.
What We Like Less:
- Nothing really.
Why You Are Going to Like it:
- I love its illustration because it creates a cossy look.
- It has round scratch-resistant edges, a rivet silicone pad for noise reduction, a smooth and flat surface painted using anti-static paint, and wear resistance to avoid metal friction.
- All those features and you will be assured that your books are organized without risk of easy slip.
- I must say, another excellent bookend for children as a present.
- Plus, they offer a 90-days 100% money-back guarantee.
- Thus, I must give this a score of 10 for its functionality and design.
Adjustable Metal Bookends or Book Racks for Kids by SubClap
This one, for me, is more than a bookend for kids. It can also be an expandable, foldable cartoon bookend for students’ heavy books or merely a book or magazine holder or a desktop organizer for the room and office. As its name suggests, it’s retractable, and it can be extended from 4 inches to 18 inches in length to fit a space up to size and for me to accommodate more books or pads.
What We Like Less:
- Although having an adjustable feature is advantageous, this one has a disadvantage. If you try to extend one part, it will move altogether.
Why You Are Going to Like it:
- Other than that, I love this bookend for its strength, durability, and functionality with three vertical compartments.
- Its size of 8.74 inches in height and 3 inches in width is manageable enough for me.
- Its extended capacity is impeccable for stowing documents, magazines, notebooks, and more.
- Plus, they offer a 90-days 100% money-back guarantee.
Pink Llama Boxed Bookends for Kids by Concepts in Time
Concepts In Time 12×6 Pink and White Llama kids’ bookends come in a set of 2. It keeps magazines and books neatly on tabletops or bookshelves. Its ballerina aesthetics is, all in all, an ideal view for any kid’s room. It can even become a playroom decoration—absolutely a superb gift for your families and friends.
What We Like Less:
- Although I like metal bookshelves, this one is made of engineered MDF wood, finished painted and polished, so yes, you may still want to get this one because its size.
Why You Are Going to Like it:
- I love its colorful design because it gives me the feeling of a new bright day in my child’s bedroom and even in our study room.
- I can say it is also a perfect birthday or any occasion present for girls. It is suitable for book and reading lovers or cartoon enthusiasts.
Cute Rainbow Decor Home & School Kids Bookends for Heavy Books by CasaNita Decorative
This bookend for children keeps books, journals, notepads, and textbooks ship-shape and organized; it is also stunningly hand-painted with a lacquer coating and prudently carved design. It is 6.7 x 3.9 x 6.7 inches with sturdy and smooth woody construction to revitalize the kid’s bedroom, nursery, or playroom.
CasaNita’s children’s bookend is fit for all book types and, thus, suitable for any occasion present to kids and nurses, school teachers, and their likes.
What We Like Less:
- May not fit heavier book.
Why You Are Going to Like it:
- I love that it is robust and stably designed for max strength and stability to hold up books from all shapes and sizes.
- Also, it has some safety features for our kids, which is on the bottom of each bookend. It has four non-skid rubber stoppers to safeguard no slipping or experiencing the domino effect.
- I think it’s adorning and pleasing atmosphere aesthetics are great by toting colors that will match any room and elevate our daily bedtime story stint to the next level.
Adjustable Purple Unicorn Bookends by Sinrextraonry
This bookend for kids is cute and functional at 5.9 inches long, 3.94 inches wide, and 7.48 inches in stature. It is made of iron with a surface coating of an environmentally pleasant paint to prevent oxidation and rust. Thus, it helps save space, durable for extended use, aside from organizing my kids’ stuff. When I received it, it was ready to use.
What We Like Less:
- The metal accordion. It may not be suitable for young kids 🙁
Why You Are Going to Like it:
- I love that it has a super sweet unicorn design that makes it suitable as a nursery or girls’ room décor. It is also perfect as any occasion gift for children.
- Besides that, adding cute décor to an organizer can be easily adjusted and expanded to hold more books. I like that it has safety features, which are its corners are sleek and sophisticated so my children can avoid cuts.
- The kid bookends are large enough to hold notebooks, magazines, and books.
Before you go…
We have a couple more ideas for you before you go. If you’re searching for additional methods to help your kids read, you might be interested in our post on the best book lighting for kids. Reading in bed or in dimly lit areas can be difficult, but a nice book light can help.