I’ve never been such a big fan of bookends in the kid’s room. Heavy, hard objects along with the books on the shelf make it all seem so cold and serious.

I loved putting some of my teddy bears and soft toys up on the shelf when I was a kid and it made me feel much more at home. This is probably the reason I got a very warm feeling when I saw the elephant bookends. I think I would have loved having those as a kid, and they would have made my bookshelves a lot more tidy as my teddy bears and soft toys had much to light bottoms!

The heirloom quality elephant bookends are handmade of cowhide and filled with steel shots. They are not only heavy and sturdy but also soft and flexible, which makes them perfect bookends for the kids room or nursery, as they can be seated in different positions, making them lifelike for kids. The natural cowhide gives the elephant bookends some very cute folds around the chest and tummy area when seated up against books, and the huge ears adds a whole lot to the cuteness as well.

The bookends come as giraffes as well as elephants and can be bought in pairs or singles. Both versions can be found at romp, along with lots of toys and other accessories for the kids room.