Double Book Bag Storage

The Double Book Bag Storage unit is a low-level, double-sided organiser designed to make books accessible to children under three. Three deep sling pockets on each side provide six storage spaces in total, allowing picture books, magazines or book bags to be displayed where young learners can browse, select and return them with growing independence.

Its double-sided layout allows children to approach the unit from either direction and makes effective use of a central position within a reading area. The Double Book Bag Storage is therefore particularly useful in nurseries, early years classrooms, libraries and home learning spaces where several children may want to look for books at the same time.

Made from 15 mm covered MDF with an ISO 22196 certified antibacterial finish, this storage furniture is built for busy shared environments. It is supplied flat-packed with assembly instructions, and a single-sided version is also available separately for settings with less floor space.

What makes this book storage unit special

The Double Book Bag Storage presents books differently from a tall shelf. Deep sling-style pockets support front-facing or accessible display, helping young children see and reach reading materials without relying on an adult to retrieve them. This can make choosing a book a more active part of the reading routine.

Six pockets provide scope to organise resources by theme, group, format or current classroom topic. Practitioners might use one side for familiar favourites and the other for new discoveries, or separate storybooks from magazines and book bags. The layout stays flexible as provision changes.

Key features

• Double-sided low-level book and bag storage
• Three deep sling pockets on each side
• Six pockets in total
• Designed for accessible use by children under three
• Supports books, magazines and book bags
• Made from 15 mm covered MDF
• ISO 22196 certified antibacterial finish
• Supplied flat-packed with assembly instructions
• Single-sided version available separately for smaller spaces

Encouraging independent book choice

When reading materials are presented at a child-friendly height, young learners can take a more independent role in choosing what interests them. The Double Book Bag Storage enables children to browse the available selection, remove a book and return it after use. These repeated routines can support care for classroom resources and early organisational habits.

Independent choice can also make reading provision more responsive. One child may return to a familiar picture book, while another selects a book connected to animals, transport or family life. Adults can observe these preferences and use them to begin conversations or plan future resources.

Supporting early literacy

Accessible book storage keeps stories and illustrations visible within the learning environment. The Double Book Bag Storage can help educators create an inviting reading area where children handle books, explore pages and share pictures with adults and peers. These experiences support positive early relationships with books before formal reading begins.

Practitioners can rotate the selection to reflect seasons, topics, rhymes or children’s current interests. Grouping related books in individual pockets may help children make connections between stories and classroom activities, while a varied display introduces new vocabulary and ideas.

Social and communication benefits

The double-sided design helps more than one child browse at the same time. Children browsing together may recommend a favourite, point out an illustration or choose a story to share. These everyday interactions encourage conversation, listening and shared attention around meaningful content.

Adults can sit nearby and invite children to select the next book, describe its cover or predict what the story might contain. Because the books remain easy to access, the unit supports both planned story sessions and spontaneous moments of communication.

Practical organisation for early years settings

Six deep pockets provide useful capacity without relying on high shelving. The Double Book Bag Storage can stand within a reading zone so both sides remain available, or be positioned according to the room layout and supervision requirements. Its covered-MDF construction and antibacterial finish suit regular use in shared educational spaces.

Flat-pack supply can make delivery and initial movement more manageable before assembly. Settings that need a unit against a wall or have a narrower area can consider the separately available single-sided version.

Why choose the Double Book Bag Storage

The Double Book Bag Storage combines accessible display, six-pocket capacity and two-sided use in furniture designed for children under three. Its greatest benefit is that it brings book choice down to the learner’s level, helping create a reading environment where children can browse and participate in tidying routines.

For nurseries and classrooms, the unit offers flexible organisation for different themes and groups while allowing simultaneous access from both sides. For home learning spaces, it provides a defined place for favourite books and bags. Durable covered MDF, the certified antibacterial finish and supplied assembly instructions add practical value.

Perfect for

• Nursery and early years reading corners
• Children under three developing independent routines
• Picture books, magazines and book bags
• Front-facing or accessible reading-material displays
• Shared classroom areas with access from two sides
• Organising books by theme, topic or group

Specifications

• Product name: Double Book Bag Storage
• Product code: S-3760
• Contents: One double-sided storage unit supplied flat-packed with assembly instructions
• Capacity: Six deep pockets; three on each side
• Suitable contents: Books, magazines and book bags
• Material: 15 mm covered MDF
• Finish: ISO 22196 certified antibacterial finish
• Design: Low-level, double-sided sling storage
• Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor use
• Assembly: Required; supplied with instructions
• Batteries: Not required
• Learning focus: Independent book choice, early literacy, organisation, communication and care for resources
• Recommended age: Children under 3 years
• Alternative: Single-sided version available separately