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Tidy Books Bookshelf with Alphabet

125 reviews

$192.60 – $214.00

Grows a reader

Tidy Books’ original alphabet bookshelf design makes it easy for your child to pick out books for themselves, encouraging independent reading. The 3D alphabet helps kids learn their letters.

  • Helps kids to discover the world of books for themselves.
  • Designed by a mother. Multiple award-winning design.
  • Made with sustainable solid lime wood & lime plywood.
  • Investment buy. Will last for at least 10 years and can be passed on.
  • Fast Delivery (5-10 days)
  • Personal customer support from the Tidy Books team. We’re here for you.
  • Handmade product. Finished in an eco-friendly water lacquer for a natural vintage look

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Description

Get your child reading with the award-winning Tidy Books Kids Bookshelf with Alphabet

Designed by a mom, 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.

Ready to get your child reading?  Shop now!

  • Holds up to 85 books of all shapes and sizes.
  • Dimensions: H 45.3 in x W 30.3 in x D 2.8in
  • Eco-friendly sustainable wood. No MDF
  • 3 styles available: Alphabet, Plain & Personalized
  • Delivery usually within 5-10 working days
  • Safe, water lacquer finish
  • Handmade finish
  • Fixes securely to the wall.
  • Self Assembly - Clear instructions provided & we're always here to help.
  • Worldwide delivery
  • Safety Tested

" The Tidy Books Children’s book case has certainly been a huge hit here, it’s encouraged Monster to pick out different books each story time which is a minor miracle and has kept his beloved books neat and tidy when not in use. "

- Monster Fun House

" It looks stunning in the playroom, and it has encouraged the children to read even more than they did before, having the books all spread out on the shelves means they can see books which would normally be buried under a pile in a box. So not only is our playroom tidier, but it has encouraged even more reading! "

- Blog by Baby

" The Tidy Books bookcases engage children in reading, and reading is one of the greatest skills a child can have; it unlocks gateways to new worlds of wonder and imagination. And you can't put a price on that. "

- The Boy and Me

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Product Details
Capacity

Holds up to 85 children’s books of all shapes and sizes.

Dimensions

H 45.3 in x W 30.3 in x D 2.8in

Assembly Required

Yes

Alphabet

3D letters encourage kids to learn letters

Material

Sustainable solid lime wood and lime plywood (No MDF)
Will not bend under weight of books

Back panels included

Books will not slip behind the bookcase

Eco-Friendly Finish

Finished in safe water lacquer which has low VOCs and is virtually odourless. It’s better for the planet, the producers and your family.

Handmade Finish

Our designs are handmade and finished with water lacquer. We could have coated the wood with a thick, solvent based acrylic, but we made an ethical choice. Water lacquer is a safe, eco-friendly finish that shows the natural imperfections and grain patterns in the wood. Your product will have a natural look in style and finish, with the charm of a handmade product.

Replacement Parts

Available to order from us when you need them.

Safety

Fixes securely to the wall. Can\\\'t be toppled. Manufactured to safety standard BSEN1727.

Originality Guaranteed

Copyrighted and trademarked design.

Design Classic

The original design was a first, and changed the concept of what a ‘good’ kids bookcase should do.

Investment Buy

Will last for at least 10 years and can be passed on.

Color Combination

Ivory – Colour Alphabet, Natural – Colour Alphabet, White – Colour Alphabet, White – Provence Grey Alphabet, Pale Grey – Colour Alphabet

The Story
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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 Alphabet 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 added the alphabet to my original design to help Adele learn the alphabet casually and gradually. 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.
Geraldine Founder and Designer of Tidy Books
Fitting

Fitting Your Bookcase To the Wall

The bookcase is designed to rest on the floor, at about 5cm from the wall. For safety, you will need to screw the top of the bookcase into the wall. The bookcase will lean towards the wall at a slight angle, leaving space for dado rails and skirting boards (skirting boards up to 30cm high).

Wear and tear might mean a letter goes missing from your bookcase.  If it happens, get in touch and we’ll make sure your bookcase has a complete alphabet once more.

For your child’s safety, we leave the screws uncovered.  The bookcase is designed for very small children to use,  and a cap or cover on the screws would be a choking hazard.

The heights of the shelves mean small and large books fit neatly.

Small books don’t get lost, and large books have a home on the differently sized shelves.

The dimensions of each shelf are:

  • Top, open shelf: height 21.2 in
  • Second shelf down: height 9 in
  • Third shelf down: height 7 in
  • Bottom, fourth shelf: height 10.6 in
  • Just a reminder, each shelf is 30.3 in wide and 2.8 in deep.
Delivery

  • Standard delivery $25. FREE delivery on orders over $300. Excludes personalized items as these ship from our workshop in the UK. Please see personalized delivery costs at checkout.
  • Delivery via UPS usually within 3-5 days from dispatch. Please note there is a 2-3 days processing period. Once dispatched you will receive an email with your tracking number.
  • Products marked as sold out will be delayed. Please see product for delivery times.

Finish
  • Handmade and finished with safe, eco-friendly water lacquer.
  • We made an ethical choice not to use thick, solvent based acrylic.
  • Water lacquer shows wood’s natural imperfections and grain patterns.
  • Your product will have a natural, handmade vintagey look in style and finish.
  • Read more here:'How We Manufacture.'

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Debra Conway
Love the product

Product itself we love BUT be very careful when ordering color of bookcase & letters! We thought it was not clear & actually thought we ordered natural but came in Barley color which we never heard of. Wish we called & questioned before we ordered.

Dear Debra , many thanks for your order. we are pleased you are happy with your bookcase . We are sorry you didn't realise the barley came painted as barley colour . The barley colour is a natural looking colour similar to pale wood /wheat . We have added more to the description to make very clear. We hope your child will enjoy their bookcase for many years. Best wishes, Tidy Books

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Chloe Waller
Fabulous

Fab product, super easy to put together and looks very slick.
My son loves using it to get his books each evening 🙌🏼

Dear Chloe, Thank you so much for your lovely review and 5 * . We are happy your son loves his bookshelf and hope he will enjoy it for many years :) , Best wishes, Tidy Books

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Nurser Room
Great sturdy

Kids love it, very well built and instructions to assemble very easy. 100% recommend to everyone!

Hi, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback and recommending us :) As a small business we really appreciate it . We hope you will have your bookcase for many years . Happy Reading ! :) Best wishes, Tidy Books

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sarah
Great little book shelf

This is ideal for space saving and looks great

Dear Sarah , thank you for your 5 * We are happy you like your bookcase :) Best wishes, Tidy Books.

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Jakki Mather

Excellent product and good service!

Dear Jakki, Thank you so much for your feedback we hope your child enjoys their bookcase for many years, Best wishes, Tidy Books

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