Bookcases are valuable because they give your child a place to keep their books and toys and since there aren't any drawers they are always easy to access. Keep in mind the material when you're looking for this piece of children's furniture. Kids bookcases come in just about any material ranging from wood to metal to plastic. The material changes based on how easy it is to move around the room. So, if you like to rearrange bedrooms often, a lighter bookcase material is better for you than something heavier.