Non toxic water lacquer finish (low VOCs ) My background as a violin maker means I am passionate about how products are made.

So I have to say, we have had these front facing bookshelves for 2-3 months now and I am just tickled pink about them. I presented my woodworking husband a ready-to-make plan, with sizes and details of all the pieces needed! Yes, Lexi still read a lot for a two year old, but I would say her interest in reading diminished by at least 40%. Made of non-toxic materials, our Montessori bookcase promotes independence as your kiddo chooses what to read.

The books tucked away in a closet might become forgotten about, or at least not asked about as frequently. I’m not sure how much more old school you can get than ours unless they have something new on offer.

I’m a front-end developer for a living, but I also have a degree in archaeology, and I've been working for more than a decade in museums and digs. Do you have a book subscription service or how do you stay up to date on choosing good quality books for Lexi? NOTE: It is important that the back edge (the 100mm width) is larger than the smaller front edge (50mm width) so that you're able to fit a tool in to put a screw through it to screw it to the wall. The shelves are organised as a staircase, which gives stability to the whole structure and allows the child to see all the book covers. Now, we also have some empty wall space, particularly in the little kids’ rooms, where I haven’t done a ton of decorating.If you’ve already done that, your item hasn’t arrived, or it’s not as described, you can report that to Etsy by opening a case. If your child has the appropriate age, you can involve them in the process: I love when our daughter watches us make things, being for her or not.