Every child's bedroom should include a bookcase. Not only does it help keep everything in its place, but books in the bedroom can make reading a daily habit from an early age. Bookcase needs may expand as a child grows, going from a small collection of picture books to popular series, novels, reference books, and texts. Begin with a bigger bookcase than you currently need; just put current books on a lower shelf the child can easily access, and use the upper shelves for stuffed animals or knickknacks.