Get your child reading with the award-winning Tidy Books Children’s Alphabet Bookshelf

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.

Ready to get your child reading? Shop now!

Holds up to 85 books of all shapes and sizes.
Dimensions: H 115cm, W 77cm, D 7cm
Tidy Books products are built to last - we provide replacement parts should you ever need them
Eco-friendly sustainable wood. No MDF
3 styles available: Alphabet, Plain & Personalised
Delivery within 1-3 days. UK Delivery charge £6
Safe, water lacquer finish
Self Assembly - Clear instructions provided & we're always here to help.
Handmade finish
Fixes securely to the wall.
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.
Safety	Our products are safety tested for your peace of mind. The Tidy Books bookcase is designed to be attached securely to the wall so that it won't topple if your child uses the bookcase to pull themselves up. Manufactured to standards EN14749 and ASTM F963
Dimensions	H115cm x W77cm x D7cm
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.
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.
Choose the colour of your product	Ivory – Colour Alphabet, Natural – Colour Alphabet, White – Colour Alphabet, White – Provence Grey Alphabet, Pale Grey – Colour Alphabet
Weight:	8kg

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 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.

Fitting Instructions

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 31cm
Second shelf down: height 23cm
Third shelf down: height 18cm
Bottom, fourth shelf: height 27cm
Just a reminder, each shelf is 77cm wide and 7cm deep.

Delivery

Delivery via DPD usually within 1-3 working days. You will receive a text when your order is on its way.
UK Delivery charge £6. EU delivery typically 15 Euros. Worldwide delivery - see charge at checkout.
Brexit customs information for deliveries to Europe & Northern Ireland: You will NOT be charged customs clearance and your order will arrive as usual. Tidy Books have set up an account to cover the custom charges and customs clearance. If you have any problems please get in touch straight away. Email info@tidy-books.com or call 00 44 (0)20 85204647. This process is working well and customers are receiving orders as they did pre Brexit.
Products marked as sold out will be delayed. Please see product for delivery times.
Please ensure you add the correct delivery address as mistakes cannot be changed at a later stage.
Tidy Books products have a craft finish; they do not have the sleek finish of a mass produced item. We will not consider this a fault and you will be charged for the return postage. See 'Delivery and Returns.'for more information

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 craft look in style and finish. It will not have the sleek finish of a mass produced product.
Read more at 'How We Manufacture.'

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Tidy Books Alphabet Bookcase

Name: Tidy Books Alphabet Bookcase
Brand: Tidy Boks UK
SKU: 1002513
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (19 reviews)

£135.20 – £169.00

Grows a reader

Tidy Books’ original alphabet bookcase 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 (1-3 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.

We donate to literacy charity Coram Beanstalk with every purchase

SKU: N/A Categories: Children's Wooden Bookcase - The Original, Kids Bookcases

Capacity	Holds up to 85 children’s books of all shapes and sizes.
Safety	Our products are safety tested for your peace of mind. The Tidy Books bookcase is designed to be attached securely to the wall so that it won't topple if your child uses the bookcase to pull themselves up. Manufactured to standards EN14749 and ASTM F963
Dimensions	H115cm x W77cm x D7cm
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.
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.
Choose the colour of your product	Ivory – Colour Alphabet, Natural – Colour Alphabet, White – Colour Alphabet, White – Provence Grey Alphabet, Pale Grey – Colour Alphabet
Weight:	8kg

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

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

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

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.

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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Tidy Books Alphabet Bookcase

Grows a reader

Get your child reading with the award-winning Tidy Books Children’s Alphabet Bookshelf

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Fitting Your Bookcase To the Wall

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