Why a tuffet??

I am an elementary school librarian. The title of this blog comes from the rather large square upholstered piece of furniture in my Media Center. It was purchased in lieu of the more traditional rocking chair. Some might call it a hassock, or ottoman. I prefer to think of it as a tuffet. If was good enough for Miss Muffet, it's good enough for me. It seems to be doing a terrific job of keeping spiders at bay as well.