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Tidy Books Childrens Bookcase - Montessori Bookshelf - The Original - Nursery Bookshelf - Eco-Friendly - Wood - Bookshelf for Kids

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  • Designed by TidyBooks

  • Materials: wood, plywood, lime wood, lime plywood, water lacquer finish, low VOC finish, eco friendly wood, sustainable wood

  • Width: 77 centimeters
    Height: 115 centimeters
    Depth: 7 centimeters

Get your child reading with the award-winning Tidy Books Children’s Bookcase. The original design, Montessori bookshelf makes it easy for your child to pick out books for themselves, encouraging independent reading, and is an ideal toddler bookshelf.

- Holds up to 85 books of all shapes and sizes
- Dimensions: H 115cm, W 77cm, D 7cm
- Eco-friendly sustainable wood. No MDF
- 3D Alphabet
- Safe, water lacquer finish
- Handmade finish
- Fixes securely to the wall.
- Suitable for painting with your own colour*

Designed by a mum, the Tidy Books bookcase was the first front-facing bookcase for the home, and aligns with Montessori principles. Eco-friendly production and stylish, compact design make this the ideal child’s bookcase.

Everything I make is designed to be fun and enjoyable for children, to draw them in and foster their sense of independence.

I created the Tidy Books bookcase because ordinary children's bookcases decorated or not made no sense to me - books fall out. Plus how can you put such thin books of different sizes on an ordinary shelf? A box doesn't work either as the kids can’t see the covers. I wanted something that works well for kids and their books and looks good too, so I created the original Tidy Books children's bookcase for my daughter, Adele in 2004. And this changed the way books are presented to children in the home.

I make sure all my designs are stripped back to keep them looking stylish so they blend easily into a home. It’s about creating a timeless classic that can be passed down through the generations.

My designs give kids the freedom to discover their world by themselves- because kids really do know best.

*Any of the Tidy Books bookcases are suitable to paint yourself. We recommend giving them a light sand first, and then using a water based paint such as Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.

Message me if you have any questions! Always happy to help :)

Geraldine, Founder and Designer of Tidy Books

“This quality piece of furniture is both a practical storage solution and a learning vehicle offering children easy access to their favourite books ...The experience is multi-sensory and three dimensional: they can see and recognise the cover images, browse, touch and read….Giving words and images a firm place in your house, your children learn to appreciate the importance and fun of literacy and books at an early and crucial stage in their lives.”
Dr. Klaus-Dieter Rossade
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  • Cost to ship: $41.85
  • Ships from: United Kingdom

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Etsy buyer Jan 23, 2023

A perfect book shelf for my 5 year old Grandson. He loves his books and is delighted with it. Thank you.

Etsy buyer Jan 23, 2023

4 out of 5 stars 4 This item

Elsa Aug 25, 2022

- Not super clear that it doesn't come with the letters (as they are featured on the photo and on the packaging) - Has visible and external screws - Overall though, works well and was delivered in a timely manner

Elsa Aug 25, 2022

5 out of 5 stars 5 This item

Shiv Jul 4, 2022

Super quick delivery and excellent quality :)

Shiv Jul 4, 2022

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Odali Feb 14, 2022

The item matched exactly the description. The shelf looks great and it is thin which leaves plenty of space around it. It is also fairly easy to mount.

Odali Feb 14, 2022

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