This shelf of toy bins was a present from Timmy’s grandparents, and we originally used it to organize his toys. After a few weeks though, we found it was an even better way to organize his books.
Each bin can hold up to a dozen books depending on size. The bins hold his small- to medium-sized books. We used to have Timmy’s books stacked (and scattered) on a table, but this works better because he can easily reach for a couple of books at once. The shelf is at his eye level so he can easily look into the organized bins before selecting books he wants to read. Timmy’s a bookworm, so getting him to spend time with books is no problem. I find that he gets to read more though when his books are within his own reach.
He usually plops down on the floor to read. This is why as soon as he sits down with one book, I immediately take out the little cubs and place them by his side. Doesn’t it look neater this way instead of having dozens of books scattered directly on the floor? The toy bins cluster the books even when on the floor so it looks more organized.
We’ve also taken a bin of books from room to room. Carrying a single bin of books is a safer way for me to transport the books instead of holding a dozen books in my arms.
Use toy bins to organize your kids’ books. They’re just as accessible as having books on a kid-sized bookshelf, but I like how the bins cluster books together and make a room look neater. 
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sheng
March 15, 2012 at 5:58 am (12 years ago)I’m giving away some of the kids’ books. They’ve grown way too fast for those I am sending away. But this is a very nice idea.
cris
March 15, 2012 at 8:09 am (12 years ago)Hi ms. Toni, where I can buy these bins? my son likes cars
thanks!
anj
March 15, 2012 at 8:45 am (12 years ago)Timmy has hair na! Wheeee! Hehe.
I hope my little boy would also like books. Fingers crossed!
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Ceemee
March 15, 2012 at 10:00 am (12 years ago)That’s a great idea! Where do you put the toys?
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wendy
March 16, 2012 at 8:38 pm (12 years ago)kiddos have their own bookshelves but we always end up with books all over:-0…
this is a good idea, your container is mobile and you have organized books wherever you and your little one go.
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Anya Ty
March 17, 2012 at 10:48 am (12 years ago)This is a bright and wise idea. I think it would be better if I follow this because my son’s toys a mess. I need to keep them properly.
Thanks for sharing!
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Michael
March 20, 2012 at 12:26 am (12 years ago)Good furnishings !!! It is necessary to them preferably who have kids. Can you share more for disordinato boys?
Thanks,
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Toni
March 25, 2012 at 2:14 am (12 years ago)sheng: That’s very generous of you!
cris: SM Department Store
anj: I’m sure he will! Basta naman he sees you and Jan reading too eh
Ceemee: I LOVE YOUR QUESTION. Hahaha! The toys have their own bins, but they’re not as organized as his books!
wendy: Better books all over than toys all over!
Anya Ty: Thanks for the comment!
Michael: Disordinato = disorganized?
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