Are your kids turning every storytime into a chaotic mess of scattered books? Say goodbye to the chaos and hello to calm with our solution.

We've tried a variety of kids bookshelf designs. This guide will help you choose the best Montessori furniture to meet your needs.

What is a Montessori Bookshelf

A Montessori bookshelf is a front-facing shelf that showcases book covers. This design makes it easy for children to see and access books at their eye level. With a Montessori bookshelf, kids can independently choose their reading material without help.

Not all Montessori bookshelves feature the same design.Some are just open shelves. Typically, Montessori-inspired bookshelves are made of natural wood.

Montessori bookshelves feature simple designs, which help children focus on the books and activities available.

Best Montessori Kids Bookshelf: Top 6 Picks

Whether you follow the Montessori method or not, these are high-quality bookshelves for kids. Add them to your child's bedroom, playroom, or even your living room. Here are our top Montessori kids bookshelf picks:

1. Best Versatile Bookshelf for Kids: NALA Adjustable Solid Wood Bookcase

Low to the ground, this child-sized shelf is perfect for babies and toddlers. Our unique front-facing design ensures easy access to books, reducing clutter and fostering independence. As your child grows, you can easily adjust its height.

Slim and sleek, the NALA bookshelf is perfect for easy rotation and a diverse selection of reading materials. Implement a smart rotation strategy by keeping most books in another room and periodically refreshing the bookshelf with a new selection. On this solid wood bookcase, you can display not only books but also baskets filled with toys, art supplies, and various other treasures, making it an ideal addition to your home.

Features we love:

Made of FSC-Certified solid solid pinewood

Greenguard Gold Certified

Adjustable shelves and Rotatable Storage

Easy Access Design

2. Best Best Montessori Bookshelf Overall: NALA Soild Wood 3 Layer Storage Shelf

The NALA Solid Wood 3 Layer Storage Shelf is the Best Montessori Bookshelf Overall for kids. Its open shelving design ensures easy access and a clean, organized look.

With spacious layers for larger items on the bottom and smaller, delicate items on top, it offers customizable storage to fit your child's needs perfectly.

Features we love:

Made of FSC-Certified solid Rubber Wood

Greenguard Gold Certified

Open Shelving Design

Versatile Layer Spacing

3. Best Reading Nook for Your kids: Homfa Kids Bookshelf with Reading & Seat Nook

 

The Homfa Kids Bookshelf Reading Nook is perfect for keeping your little one's books and toys neatly organized. The bookshelf features three tiers, seven cube storage spaces, and a double-seat design, making it ideal for small spaces. Its height is easy for children to reach, and the adjustable shelves allow for flexible storage arrangements.

Features we love:

3-Sides Surround Reading Nook & Sturdy Structure & Anti-Falling Device

Ample Storage Space and Adjustable Shelves

Diverse Storage & Double-Seat Design

4. Best Toddler Bookshelf: Potterybarnkids Elsie Bookcase

Clean lines and timeless styling make our Elsie Collection as versatile as it is beautiful. Featuring beautifully detailed beading, two adjustable shelves and wire management, this bookcase offers versatile storage and display for all their favorite things. Expertly crafted from sturdy wood with a water-based, multi-step finish, it’s built to last for years to come.

Features we love:

Built from solid poplar wood and MDF

Greenguard Gold Certified

Sustainable Solid Poplar Wood and Basswood Veneers

5. Montessori Kids Bookshelf with Most Tiers: Humble Crew, 4 tier, Natural/White Kids Book Rack Storage Bookshelf with Deep Sleeves, Universal

The Humble Crew 4-Tier Kids Book Rack Storage Bookshelf in Natural/White is the perfect addition to any child's room. Made from 100% nylon, this toddler-sized bookshelf displays books with covers facing forward for easy identification. It features four deep fabric storage pockets that can stow reading books, board books, coloring books, and magazines of all shapes and sizes.

Features we love:

100% Nylon

4-tier with bottom shelf

6. Most Versatile Montessori Bookshelf: Westelm Lively Bookshelf

The grooved design of this piece adds texture and timeless appeal to any room, while the oversized drawer provides ample storage for everything from blankets to toys. As part of our Lively Collection, it is crafted from sustainably sourced wood in a Fair Trade Certified™ facility, making it both stylish and ethically produced.

Features we love:

Made with FSC-certified wood

2 drawers open on wooden glides

Adjustable levelers help legs adjust to varying floor levels

Engineered wood and poplar and oak wood top, sides, drawers and shelves with a basswood veneer