ECR4Kids Single-Sided Wooden Book Storage and Display, Montessori Furniture, Natural

Superable durable! Very sturdy and heavy book case. Holds a lot of books and looks great in our play room! It was easy and quick to put together!

I bought the ECR4Kids Single-Sided Book Display used, and honestly, I was pleasantly surprised—it looks and feels brand new! No scratches, dents, or signs of wear. The white wash finish is clean and modern, and the materials feel really sturdy and well-made. It’s perfect for organizing books in our playroom, and the angled shelves make it easy for little ones to see and grab their favorites. Great value for the quality. I’d definitely buy from this brand again!

Love ECR4Kids products, and this bookshelf is no exception. It’s perfect for toddlers and really promotes engagement by encouraging little ones to grab their own books. The forward-facing design is fantastic because kids can see the full book cover. We’ve had this bookshelf for about two years now, and it’s held up extremely well. It’s easy for toddlers to reach, simple to organize, and fits a lot of books. The material is durable, well-made, and clearly designed with kids in mind.

I have numerous products with this brand, I am very happy, it’s quality at a great price point.

At first like to say overall, we've been very pleased with this bookshelf since we got it. So far it looks like it should hold up for a while. However, there are definitely some pros and cons to this bookshelf. Pro: -deep slots that can store lots of books -over all it seems quite sturdy -can be assembled by one determed mom -no major tools required just an Allen wrench -just the right size for a 2yr to reach all the book -light enough to be carried up the stairs by one parent at night Con -One of the back panels never fully seated. It doesn't seem to affect the structural integrity and you can't see it but it still bugs me. -instructions are a bit confusing but eventually one can get it. -its hollow inside. I expected more internal structure. If I was going to build this myself I would have more cross support to keep the shelves from sagging ever. -its only comes in one color and raw wood isn't an option either. Would I but it again. Probably not but that's because I can make it. However, if I didn't have the tools and skills to do that I would buy one again. It is worth the money if you can't make one. The wood to make it would cost about the same right now which is why I bought one instead of making one from scratch.

After researching many different types of bookshelves for kids I settled on this one, and I'm very glad I did. Not to state the obvious, but this is a "display-type" bookcase in which the books face forward. My 18-month-old daughter has a far easier time selecting a book when she can see the front covers than when she can only see the spines -- and from conversations I've had with other parents, it sounds like a lot of kids are the same way. Most bookshelves of this type are either wooden, cardboard, or a wooden frame with fabric slings for shelves. If you want a sturdy bookshelf, wood is the way to go! Here's what I love about this bookshelf: 1) Did I mention that it's 100% wood? From my experience, cardboard display shelves tend to be pretty flimsy, and the wooden ones with fabric slings tend to cause the books to lean way forward and sometimes even fall out. 2) The shelves have a good depth to them (about 1 3/4"). This is especially important with board books, which tend to be pretty thick. As you can see from one of my photos, you can actually fit two average-thickness board books one behind the other. There are other wooden display shelves out there that are actually too thick for board books! 3) Enormous capacity: Despite this unit not being very tall, it actually has FIVE shelves (most others have only three or four). This means it can hold a huge number of books in a relatively small footprint. 4) The wood is a decent quality; no, it's not mahogany, but it's not pine or balsa either. It is strong enough to withstand a little abuse without being too heavy to move around if needed. It also has smooth edges and slightly rounded corners, making it toddler-safe. 5) Assembly is easy and requires NO additional tools. You simply use the included Allen wrench to install the 18 or so identical screws. Everything fit together nicely and I had no problem lining up the screw holes. My daughter was so excited about this bookshelf that she actually squealed when she first saw it. And I'm pretty excited not to have her books all over the floor anymore! (I did not squeal, however.) My only SMALL complaint is a purely aesthetic one: there are screw heads visible on the fronts of all of the shelves. They are all recessed so there's no safety concern, but they are a bit of an eyesore in an otherwise attractive piece of furniture. Overall I couldn't be happier with this bookshelf and I would buy it again in a heartbeat. Could you spend less money and get a cardboard unit or a wooden one with fabric slings? Certainly, but with this shelf you definitely get what you pay for.

Love ECR4Kids for preschool/ECE furnishings and learning materials. Like other items I've purchased from the company, this single-sided book browser is built to last and withstand serious child's play. PROS * Super durable, solid birch wood (even the thin backings are solid birch plywood) * Holds a great many books for the floor space * Although made for picture books, shelves are deep enough to accommodate chapter & board books * Attractive, neutral, simple design (I much prefer the simplicity over the gaudy colorful canvas book slings this replaced) * Nicely child-proofed, with sunken screws, rounded edges, thorough sanding * Easy & quick to assemble; one line in the instructions indicated "2 adults required" but I was able to assemble by myself with my two children "helping"; no tools or special strength required CONS * Honestly can't think of any! unless it's that the consistent quality of the ECR4Kids label is making me pass on furnishings by other brands :) [ETA: After reading other reviews, I'd like to point out three things: 1. Some here have commented that the thinness of the boards makes them flimsier. But in my experience, the thinness or thickness of a given material matters less than the material itself. That is, you can have a thin board but if it's a hardwood, as this is, it will still be strong. As it happens, birch is an excellent choice for children's furnishings because it is a strong, fine-grained hardwood that -- importantly!! -- can be cut relatively thin. Thinness is actually a good thing here, because it means that the furnishing can be better scaled to children's small bodies... The fact is, if you tried to make this product with thicker boards, you'd end up with thicker shelves, which would mean fewer shelves, and/or shelves that are less accessible to children. Most makers of children's furnishings select birch (or sometimes maple) for this reason. (But maple is much costlier, way out of the price range for many families and preschools/schools.) 2. Others have commented that their displays fell apart soon after construction. With due respect, I wonder if they followed the instructions to use the provided hex tool or another hand tool (rather than a power screwdriver) and to avoid overtightening the hex screws. If you overtighten them, you strip the holes, the screws come loose, and the boards start to fall apart. But as long as you tighten gently, this browser should hold together for many years' use. Pro tip: Don't be afraid to *undertighten* if you're not sure! You can always tighten a screw more later. You cannot, however, undo damage to a stripped screw fitting. 3. A couple of reviews mentioned that this doesn't fit very many books. Although I was able to pack in about 30 books, in my (ECE) view this is PLENTY because the purpose of a browser is to offer a LIMITED selection of books to children from which they can choose without feeling overwhelmed. What a book browser is NOT meant to be is a substitute for a conventional bookcase that stores books with their spines out. So, if you're looking for a solution to your book storage, consider incorporating BOTH a browser and a bookcase: Use the browser to hold a small number of books based on a given theme or your child's interests at the moment (bugs? dinosaurs? fairies? space?), store the rest in the bookcase, and ROTATE the books to keep things fresh. :) Hope these comments help other caregivers! <3 ]

Wow. I stumbled upon this and it’s exactly what I was looking for. Not only was the gray ridiculously cheap and delivered next-day, I’m surprised at the quality and ease of assembly. It’s very sturdy and every piece was in good condition. In addition I appreciate that every screw is the same size, and the instructions were very clear. I am 37 weeks pregnant and assembled it on my own with ease. I just needed my husband to move it when I was done. I was expecting to need to paint it to match my soho baby chandler furniture set, but to my very pleasant surprise, it matches pretty darn well. Also, I was looking for a display bookshelf slightly larger than this, but decided the price was good enough I’d go for it. I’m glad I did. It’s an adorable size and will be easy for my little girl to choose from when she’s older.