Get your child reading with the award-winning Tidy Books Kids’ bookshelf.

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 childrens 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 & Personalised
Free 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.
Safety Tested
Worldwide delivery

" 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

Choose the color of your product:	Ivory, Natural, Pale Grey, White
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
Simple Design	Stylish design to fit with your decor
Assembly Required	Yes
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. It means 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.

The Story

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.

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

Free delivery, via FedEx 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 FedEx 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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Name: The Tidy Books Kids Wall Bookshelf – Plain
Brand: Tidy Boks UK
SKU: 1002192
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

$159.20

Grows a reader

Tidy Books’ original kids bookshelf design makes it easy for your child to pick out books for themselves, encouraging independent reading. Simple, stylish design.

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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SKU: N/A Category: Kids Bookshelves

Choose the color of your product:	Ivory, Natural, Pale Grey, White
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
Simple Design	Stylish design to fit with your decor
Assembly Required	Yes
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. It means 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.

Great product

Searched high and low for a decent children’s book shelf. Most were so wide or short they either wouldn’t fit the space or the quantity of books we have. I also live in Saudi Arabia and the item arrived quickly with no issues.

Great

Bookcase is great and arrived so quickly Child loves it

No problems with delivery lovely little bookcase

Sturdy well made good size

Looks great, I think it was easy to assemble and holds lots of books, compact against the wall too...our son loves it

We love it

My Daughter loves her tidybooks bookcase! She loves that she can choose which book she is going to read anytime she wants. I love the design as well it fits perfectly in our apartment! Love it❤️

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