Cloth Book Display Single Sided (12"D)

by GuideCraft

Product Features

• Book Storage and Display Unit Dimensions: 28in H x 12in W x 25in L / Weight: 15 lbs.
• Lightweight and Economical
• Features Fabric Design and Deep, Easy-Clean Pockets
• Ideal for the Classroom or Other Play Area
• Also Available as 2-Sided Unit

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 25 x 28 inches ; 13 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 13 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000FI6ZO2
• Item model number: G6427
• Manufacturer recommended age: 3 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #167,420 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Product Description

Add a soft touch to your reading areas with our cloth book display. We've even included extra space at the bottom for other storage. Some assembly required. Canvas color may vary slightly. 28"H x 25"W x 12"D.

Customer Reviews

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 2nd Guidecraft book display purchased, March 6, 2007

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Ursula K. Raphael "AstraDaemon, The Zombiephiles" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cloth Book Display Single Sided (12"D) (Toy)

I already bought the Noah's Ark design for this type of display; we keep it in the living room (I reviewed that display in more detail). We purchased this one for our son's bedroom.

I wish the canvas came in more colors than just red, but the natural wood is beautiful. It was very easy to put together - only took a couple of minutes. It's sturdy, but light-weight. It holds all sizes of books, and can hold anywhere from 12 to 36 books depending on their size and shape.

The 1st Guidecraft book display help us teach our son to respect his books. He took such good care of them (like putting them back in the display instead of throwing them on the floor), that we have been able to introduce paperbooks to our 18 month-old, and he doesn't try to tear them apart.

I think this type of book display is more practical for children's books than a traditional bookshelf, due to shapes and sizes.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A book HIDER - not a book display!, July 23, 2007

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Suzi "modsuzi" (SF, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cloth Book Display Single Sided (12"D) (Toy)

I bought two of these, but was disappointed in their design from the beginning. First problem, all the shelves are the same depth of 8 inches, so none of the regular toddler size board books are even visible when you put the books in the shelves. I would have assumed they would have made the top shelf with 8" depth, the middle shelf with 6" depth, and the bottom with the 4" depth, so could display a variety of books, but no, all the same. Next problem, is that the only books that look right in this display have to be at least 12"-14" tall, but then the books tend to start leaning out at a funny angle toward you at the top. Besides, most toddlers prefer the 5" x 8" size toddler board books so their hands can manage them. We ended up buying CD storage boxes to hold most of our toddler board books instead.

We got this toddler bookcase with the natural canvas, but this red canvas one I would be very afraid would very likely stain books. Avoid this item and go with the commercial grade Jonti-craft single sided display (or double if you have large space) with the masonite dividers. We borrowed 2 of the Jonti-craft ones from a preschool teacher friend, and our kids are happy to be able to again find and see their books that have been lost in this canvas book hider. I'm giving these canvas bookcases away and sticking with the better Jonti-craft shelves for my toddler and preschooler.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good product, July 2, 2007

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This review is from: Cloth Book Display Single Sided (12"D) (Toy)

Nice and sturdy, no sharp edges and very easy to put together. Took me about 10 minutes from the moment I opened the box. My daughter loves it, and it's sturdy enough that she can use it to pull up on before selecting her books. My only comment is that it would be nice to have one pocket for smaller books (hence 4 stars not 5), but it's not a complaint.