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Sling Bookshelf

Item #: 08053


This book shelf encourages kids to read...because it makes books so inviting and accessible! The canvas shelves allow you to display books face front, so cover illustrations can attract young pre-readers. The versatile sling shelves neatly hold books of all sizes, and make it easy for kids to grab a selection without displacing the entire row. Sturdy and well balanced; makes a very useful addition to your child's room. 28"H x 25"L x 12"W. Imported. For ages 3 and up.
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One Step AheadSling Bookshelf
 
4.7

(based on 38 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (29)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (10)
  • Displays books well (9)
  • Easily assembled (8)
  • Easy to assemble (7)
  • Stable (7)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Shelving & storage (8)
    • Toddler (7)
    • Girls (5)
    • Boys (4)
    • Space saver (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Midrange shopper (5), First time parent (4), Parent of two or more children (4), Budget shopper (3)

    Reviewed by 38 customers

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    5.0

    Great bookshelf!

    By Book Lady

    from Des Moines, Iowa

    About Me Budget Shopper

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Displays Books Well
    • Easy To Assemble
    • Sturdy
    • Supports Weight
    • Wide Enough Shelves

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Shelving & Storage
      • Space Saver

      Comments about One Step Ahead Sling Bookshelf:

      This is a great shelf for my purposes. It looks very nice and is a perfect level for kids. It does look slightly different than the photo. It's actually a little lighter in color, and the support board at the bottom doesn't look like a shelf; it's positioned behind the cloth in a more vertical manner. That doesn't, however, affect the aesthetics of the piece. I have one sitting my living room.

       
      4.0

      great product

      By Nana

      from Tacoma, WA

      About Me Midrange Shopper

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Displays Books Well
      • Easy To Assemble
      • Sturdy

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Shelving & Storage

        Comments about One Step Ahead Sling Bookshelf:

        We bought this for storing our toddler grandson's books in a way that he could see them better than in the magazine rack we had been using. As soon as it was put together, he was attracted to his books and could easily see his choices. He has been much more interested in choosing and "reading" them and putting them back himself.

         
        4.0

        Good shelf

        By cdavis

        from NY

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Displays Books Well
        • Sturdy

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Shelving & Storage

          Comments about One Step Ahead Sling Bookshelf:

          I am pleased with this bookshelf. I imagined it would be a little bigger, but it still holds lots of books that would otherwise be sliding off a regular shelf and end up all over the floor. My 4-year-old and 18-month-old both enjoy putting books into it. They actually seem to enjoy reading more too now that we have this shelf. The only thing I might change is the color. A darker color would have matched the other furniture in the playroom better.

           
          5.0

          Love it!

          By swhiteku

          from York, PA

          About Me Midrange Shopper

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Displays Books Well
          • Easy To Assemble
          • Sturdy
          • Supports Weight
          • Wide Enough Shelves

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about One Step Ahead Sling Bookshelf:

              My toddler can now find her books with ease. They don't flop over as they did on a traditional bookshelf.

               
              5.0

              Great for my 1yr old.

              By Busy Mom

              from Gooyear, AZ

              About Me Budget Shopper

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Displays Books Well
              • Easy to assemble
              • Sturdy
              • Supports Weight
              • Wide Enough Shelves

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Decoration
                • Shelving & Storage
                • Space Saver

                Comments about One Step Ahead Sling Bookshelf:

                This shelf came really fast considering I personalized it. It holds a lot of books and does not look cheap.

                 
                5.0

                Great book shelf

                By Stay at home mom

                from Boston, ma

                About Me Midrange Shopper

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Displays Books Well
                • Easy to assemble
                • Sturdy
                • Supports Weight
                • Wide Enough Shelves

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Shelving & Storage

                  Comments about One Step Ahead Sling Bookshelf:

                  Holds books of all sizes. My 2 1/2 year old son loves being able to take books out and put them back himself.

                   
                  4.0

                  Good product

                  By D.

                  from Plainfield, NJ

                  About Me Budget Shopper

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Displays Books Well
                  • Easy to assemble
                  • Sturdy

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Shelving & Storage

                    Comments about One Step Ahead Sling Bookshelf:

                    This bookshelf was just what my son needed in his room for the many books I have collected for him. I have mostly flat Dr. Seuss books in it and was able to stack about 3 layers in each row. One problem we had was where his name was stitched on the bottom, the stitch went through the entire fabric, so we couldn't slide it onto the rail. My husband had to cut it just so we could get it on. Doesn't look too bad, don't know if this was manufacturing error or how it is designed.

                     
                    3.0

                    Very small

                    By momof2gals

                    from Roanoke, VA

                    About Me Midrange Shopper

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Displays Books Well

                    Cons

                    • Hard To Assemble

                    Best Uses

                    • Shelving & Storage
                    • Space Saver

                    Comments about One Step Ahead Sling Bookshelf:

                    very difficult to put together, had to get the husband to put it together. sling put on backwards several times. does hold many books however overall, the shelf is very small. bought for a 4 year old and it fits a 2 year old better.

                     
                    4.0

                    Nice Product

                    By Mommy of 2

                    from Austintown, Ohio

                    About Me Midrange Shopper

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Displays Books Well
                    • Easy to assemble
                    • Neutral
                    • Sturdy
                    • Supports Weight
                    • Wide Enough Shelves

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Shelving & Storage
                      • Space Saver

                      Comments about One Step Ahead Sling Bookshelf:

                      Nice product to display medium and large sized books. Looks nice in playroom. My girls enjoy being able to see their books on display. We call the unit their library. The only negative is that the smaller books are not visible when displayed.

                       
                      4.0

                      Great Buy! Love it!

                      By Luv being a Mom

                      from Aurora, IL

                      About Me First Time Parent

                      Verified Reviewer

                      Pros

                      • Durable
                      • Easily Assembled
                      • Playful Design
                      • Spacious

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Boys
                        • Girls
                        • Toddlers

                        Comments about One Step Ahead Sling Bookshelf:

                        It helps my son and I to keep his room organized. He loves to put the books back when I'm done reading. The only thing to be cautious of is if you child is a climber. The first day I set it up in his room, I turned to do something and when I turned back around to look at him he had climbed all the way to the top.

                         
                        5.0

                        great book shelf

                        By Mommy Mel

                        from Wisconsin

                        About Me Parent of Two or More Children

                        Pros

                        • Durable
                        • Playful Design

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Girls

                          Comments about One Step Ahead Sling Bookshelf:

                          I love this book shelf. My daughter loves books, this makes it easy for her to visualize her books and pick out which ones she wants to read. Highly recommend.

                           
                          5.0

                          Great bookshelf

                          By Kristin

                          from Holly Springs, NC

                          About Me Parent of Two or More Children

                          Verified Reviewer

                          Pros

                          • Easily Assembled
                          • Stable

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Toddlers

                            Comments about One Step Ahead Sling Bookshelf:

                            This bookshelf is awesome. I bought one about 2 1/2 years ago when my daughter was 2 years old, and I just purchased a second one for my son who is 18 months old. It holds a ton of books, and has stood up to the abuses of two young children, no problem. I have even found my son climbing it and it did not tip over! I would highly recommend this product!

                             
                            5.0

                            Just the right hight

                            By ajohnson

                            from NY

                            About Me Parent of Two or More Children

                            Pros

                            • Easily Assembled
                            • Stable

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Toddlers

                              Comments about One Step Ahead Sling Bookshelf:

                              I bought this for my son when he was 2. I love it so much i bought it for my second child 3 years later!

                               
                              5.0

                              Great for Classroom

                              By Fifth Grade Teacher

                              from Locust NC

                              About Me Child Care Professional, Elementary Teacher, First Time Parent

                              Pros

                              • Easily Assembled
                              • Holds a lot of books
                              • Spacious
                              • Stable
                              • Sturdy sling
                              • Trendy and versatile

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Boys
                                • Girls
                                • Students elementary
                                • Toddlers

                                Comments about One Step Ahead Sling Bookshelf:

                                Thins shelf was affordable yet very durable and trendy. I was able to display several (~30) books in the classroom for students to browse. I love the nuetrality, stability, versatility, and easy assembly. Took me only 15 minutes to assemble and is sure to last a long time. Great for multiple classroom uses and in a childs bedroom.

                                 
                                5.0

                                my daughter loved it so much i bought 2!

                                By mom in SF

                                from San Francisco, CA

                                About Me First Time Parent, Stay at home mom

                                Pros

                                • Easily accessible for kid
                                • Easily Assembled
                                • Easy cleanup
                                • Encourages kids to clean
                                • Encourages reading
                                • Fits anywhere in room
                                • Moveable but sturdy
                                • Perfect height
                                • Playful Design
                                • Spacious
                                • Stable

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Boys
                                  • Girls
                                  • Infants
                                  • Toddlers

                                  Comments about One Step Ahead Sling Bookshelf:

                                  My daughter absolutely LOVES this bookshelf! From the minute I set it up she has been putting books in and taking them out, and i mean constantly! She already loved to "read" books but her play area has become the area in front of the sling book shelf. At 16 months she can reach the top shelf as easily as the bottom, and compared to her last bookshelf (which we have since gotten rid of) she can actually see the fronts of the books and pull them out without any help. We bought one a month ago, and have told all of our friends with children about it. We now have one in our living room and one in our daughter's bedroom. Not only that, but both Grandmothers now have one at their houses for when she visits! We have also bought one for two friends' children who love them just as much as our daughter. One of the best children products on the market!!!!

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