KidKraft® Avalon 3 - Shelf Bookcase

by KidKraft

Product Features

• Tall Bookshelf: 25in L x 11.75in W x 45.75in H / Weight: 30.1 lbs.
• Display Books, Picture Frames, Toys, and More!
• Sturdy MDF and Rubberwood Construction with Protective Veneer Coating
• Includes 3 Wide Shelves
• Features a Curved Arch Design

Product Description

KidKraft Avalon 3 - Shelf Bookcase. A beautiful and sturdy spot for your child's books, toys, DVDs and picture frames! Organization built to last and look great. Now all you have to do is teach your kids to use it! This all-wood Bookcase provides generous shelf space and an elegant, curved arch beneath the top shelf. Take your pick from a variety of beautiful finishes to fit your decor. Measures 25" l. x 11 1/2" w. x 45 3/4" h. State Color! Order Now! KidKraft Avalon 3-Shelf Bookcase

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 32 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000UX12P4
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not stable enough for books, July 21, 2010

By 

Marston - See all my reviews

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This review is from: KidKraft® Avalon 3 - Shelf Bookcase (Misc.)

I never write reviews, but this product was so bad that I feel compelled to warn other prospective buyers. We purchased this bookshelf for our girls' playroom for their books. We assembled it correctly and strapped it to the wall. Even so, it is in no way stable enough to be filled with books. It quickly buckled under the effort and was a hazard for the kids. The shelves were ready to give way at any moment so we took all the books off and piled them on the floor which became a different kind of hazard. We have replaced this bookshelf with a different one now and have had to pay twice for the bad experience. I therefore write this review to let you know that this bookcase cannot be used for books. If you would like to use the bottom shelf for books and the upper two for picture frames or stuffed animals, that might work. Good luck!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Avalon Bookcase, November 2, 2007

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C. Friend (Columbus, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: KidKraft Avalon Tall Bookshelf - White (Toy)

I had originally seen this bookcase in a Sears ad for $134.00 plus shipping. I was very pleased to find it cheaper through Amazon.com. This bookcase was the perfect size to turn an under the stairs closet into a little reading alcove for my daughter's bedroom. I am very happy with the finish on the product. It looks great. The only thing I would suggest to the manufacturer is the need to use a thicker dimension of wood for the shelves themselves. We have a lot of books which are very heavy. I am worried about the shelves bowing under the weight. I will probably purchase some small "L" brackets to beef up the support. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Definitely not worth the money, February 3, 2009

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Kpod (Vinton, VA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: KidKraft Avalon Tall Bookshelf - White (Toy)

KidKraft Avalon Tall Bookshelf - White I ordered this shelf as a Christmas gift for someone and I couldn't be more disappointed. First of all, it arrived with a broken leg. I thought I would glue it, but then realized the entire shelf is made of pressed paper and it would have no structural integrity. The pieces were marked incorrectly, so when I ordered a replacement part from the KidKraft website, I got the wrong part. I ordered another replacement part and it was apparently engineered differently than the originals...the screw holes and dowel holes were reversed. By the time I got the second replacement part over a month had gone by and I just wanted the thing together...at least until I could buy a better shelf. It took a little glue and drilling, but I finally got it put together. What should have taken 10 minutes to put together took several hours. I purchased a $20 bookshelf from Target that was much better quality than this one. This KidKraft bookshelf was a joke. It really turned out to be quite the crummy Christmas gift.

I will give KidKraft credit for offering an easy way to get replacement parts via their website. I will also give the company I purchased it from, BabyAge, some credit for offering to help me get the correct replacement parts. After 3 bad experiences (the broken leg to begin with and the 2 wrong replacement parts), however, I just got tired of giving them chances to get it right and decided to move on. I will be replacing the Christmas gift with another bookshelf, but I plan to buy it locally this time.

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