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Would you like to add an extra dose of motivation to your child’s day? It may be as easy as creating a cozy and creative reading nook. When you create a space your child loves, chances are he’ll spend more time reading.
Need some creative ideas?
Some of our readers have shared photos of their kids in their favorite reading spots!
An antique bed on a breezy porch? Perfect!
A good book, a soft rug, and a cozy blanket—a winning combination!
Sharing a big comfy couch with a “reading buddy” is an extra special treat!
And sometimes just having a quiet place in your own room is all that’s needed.
But there may be no more comfortable nook than the nook your child creates for himself!
Don’t forget…even little kids love cozy reading nooks!
If you want to create an extra-special reading nook for your reluctant reader? Click to visit our Cozy Reading Nooks Pinterest board to see some really amazing reading nooks.
And if you’re looking for engaging reading material for your children to enjoy in their cozy nooks, look no further than our free downloads: Delightful Picture Books for Kids of All Ages and 200+ Chapter Books Your Kids Will Love! Download them below!
Have you created a great reading nook in your home? Leave me a comment and tell me about it!
Photo credits: @the.rome.home, @loveandletgrowblog, @raisingbravelittlearrows, and @thesimplehappylife
MomDx11
says:We have created a nook using an old pack and play. We cut out one small side of the netting. They can crawl in with a blanket and pillow and a pile of books. You can even cover the top with a crib sheet to make a “tent”.
Robin
says: Customer ServiceWhat a great idea! Everyone loves a blanket fort, and this makes it especially easy and cozy! Thank you for sharing this.
Stephanie
says:A cozy nook definitely encouraged our youngest to increase independent reading! After moving our Christmas tree in January and before we could move the furniture, she claimed the vacant spot with a blanket and an armload of books. Thanks for the list of chapter books! What a great resource!
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceI love that your child made her own cozy reading nook, Stephanie! That makes it all the more personal and therefore more likely to get used often.
Stormy Vick
says:Very inspiring! Even a basket with books switched out every week or so would be inviting!!!
Jonell A
says:I’ve been contemplating a nook of some kind for my 5yo daughter in her bedroom, but so many of the fun, comfy chairs/beanbags are made with toxic materials. Wish I could find an affordable, natural option.
Liz Hilton
says:My daughter’s bed, and my son’s rocking chair are our go-to spots for reading and snuggling!
Nicole Bly
says:We love our reading nook in our school room!
Jennie
says:This post has encouraged me to take another look at my daughter’s book shelf area in the playroom. Thanks so much for the encouragement!
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceYou’re welcome, Jennie!
Sarah
says:We created a reading nook under our stairs. I made a giant cushion and some pillows. We built in shelves for books that are being read right now, on our to read list and some favorites. It is such a comfortable place to read and it has become a family favorite place to be. We are so glad we made an awkward space into something that is functional, cozy, and encourages more reading!
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceI love the idea of making an underutilized space become such a cherished space for your family! Great idea, Sarah!
Zorah F
says:Yes, we have a reading nook at home with a growing collection of children’s best loved stories. I also put a small CD player to play audio version of the books while kids read along. It has encouraged my kids to read and love reading.
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceI love the idea of adding a device for audiobooks as well to your reading nook, Zorah! Thanks for sharing it. ?
Joanna
says:I love the idea of a reading nook, what a great way to create a reader. My favorite is the vintage bed on the porch, adorable!!
Emily
says:I love these ideas. I often find my boys cuddled up somewhere with a pile of books around them!
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceTake pictures, Emily! They will bring back nostalgic, warm memories in later years. ?
Elizabeth McDowell
says:I love ours we setup one in the corner of the living room
Ashley
says:I love having places to read all over the house!! We have books with bookshelves in all of the kids rooms, the playroom and the living room! I want to create a special nook in our living room soon!
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceI love the idea of reading nooks all over the house, Ashley!
Brittany
says:I am so looking forward to creating something more enjoyable and personalized for each kiddo in a specific area. We have a general area with bookshelves but a small basket and some personalized colors and fun pillows in an enjoyable corner of their room might create the perfect way to encourage more reading throughout their day! My daughter loves to sit and look at books when she’s feeling angry/frustrated so this is the perfect solution for her!
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceSounds like a great plan, Brittany. And how wonderful that your daughter uses looking at books to help her relieve stress!
Anne
says:Ours love reading/listening to their books on their beds or on the lounge next to the window. A great reminder to be intentional about creating space to read.
Kelly-Lee
says:Such a clever way to allow the joy of reading be part of your every day life.
Tiffani Warren
says:We’re moving into a bigger apartment soon and will have a dedicated homeschool room. I can’t wait to see how my kids make it their own for cozy things like reading; I hadn’t even thought of that!
Tonya Willoughby
says:These sweet reading books are so special!! Thanks AAR for creating and inspiring our little readers!!
Rin
says:We’re very into al fresco/plein air reading on blankets under a tree in our back yard. This is our main, but not only, outdoor “nook.” I’m hoping to associate reading with other outdoor joys.
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceI love reading outdoors, Rin! The daybed on the patio is my favorite reading nook of the ones featured here.
Christine
says:Love this, we have a sweet little reading spot for our boys. They love it!
Tawnie
says:Great ideas!!
Lisa
says:I have always wanted to have a cozy spot for reading, it’s on list to do. Thanks for the ideas!
Michelle Richardson
says:Thanks for the great ideas!
Kelly R Land
says:Love aar!!
Allie
says:We have so many nooks around the house for the kids. They have bunk beds and we invested in some high quality (super bright!) reading lights for them. We allow them to snuggle in the beds at night and read for a while before they go to sleep. Its be huge for their confidence!
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceAllie,
When I started letting my kids stay up an extra half hour to an hour if they were in bed reading, the amount of reading they did each day increased beyond that hour! It is a great way to help motivate children to read more.
Andrea
says:My son created a reading book in his (huge) closet!! It has a 4-ft tall teddy bear that he lays on and he snuggles in to read.
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceAwww! I would love a 4 foot tall stuffed animal to read with too! What a great idea, Andrea.
Karen Gillette
says:I have been searching for the perfect little cozy nook for my son. Does anyone know of or have actual diy building plans available for download for some of these ideas?
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceI don’t know of any specific plans, Karen. Sorry. I think the idea is to use what you have to create a comfortable place for reading.
Gillian
says:We love AAR and AAS. And, we love all the books. Instead of a dedicated book nook due to space confines we use what should be the kitchen dining corner and eat at the island instead.
Jess
says:These are such great ideas. I plan do create a reading tent for my little ones.
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceTents and forts are always a hit with kids, Jess!
Melissa A Hansen
says:I plan to make a corner tent.