Tot Tutors Book Rack, Primary Colors
Review by F. Garner : Tuesday2

I ordered the product for my 3yr son's room. He has alot of books. The book rack did not hold all the books, so I will have to order another one. I would most definitely recommond this product.

Tot Tutors Book Rack, Primary Colors
Review by R. Hazelman : My 2 cents - Tot Tutors Book Rack - Primary Colors

Since there are so many highly rated negative reviews from 2007 and 2008, I just wanted to set the record straight on this product with my experience so far. I purchased this item on Thursday and Amazon (Prime) had it to me by Saturday of the same week. So one point for Amazon on quick shipping.

The product is not the greatest quality, as to be expected for $27 but it works for what I intended it to do. The shelves are not plastic, nor are they canvas but a sturdy looking nylon one piece that gets threaded onto the rods. I saw the other comments about the nylon ripping but I think a quick call to the company will correct that. I know firsthand because one of the "wood" sides, which are actually press-board or something similar, actually broke during assembly. While I was turning the left piece with the 5 rods attached in order to thread the shelves on, one of the rods came through the screw hole, punching a circle that could not be patched. I still assembled the shelf since the pressure of the other 4 rods on that side and all 5 rods on the other side holds it together, but my daughter isn't yet crawling so for now it's safe. Otherwise I would leave it out of her room. That said, I wasn't going to go through the return process and called Tot Tutors today. Spoke to a very nice man who is shipping me out the correct side today. I will update the review when I receive it.

As relates to the shelves themselves - I do agree that they are rather deep. Kidlet's Goodnight Moon and Baby Animals books are sunk so deeply that you can't see them, so right now they are on the shelf. I do have a fix though that I will apply today - namely stitching some of the shelves shallower (just run a basting stitch along the bottom of the shelf, about 1-1.5" from the current bottom of the hanging shelf. That should solve that issue. I cannot yet comment on the longevity of the shelves but they don't look like they would shred with little kid books on there.

As it is though, I have about 10 books on the shelf right now with TONS of room for more. Seems pretty sturdy even with one busted rod slot and definitely sized for a toddler.

I'll let you know how the customer service pans out, but very nice, non-confrontational over the phone (as has been my experience with some other manufacturers).

Update: 7/10/11 (original review 7/6) - got the promised part today - extremely well packed and sent via UPS. It was whole with all the necessary pieces (meaning, none of the prior assembly punched the pieces out). Issue: it wasn't new like they promised but used, including some sticky gooey sticker residue on the outside that I couldn't remove plus clear scrapes on the bottom front and top corners. Since it was going to be such a dramatic contrast to the brand new appearance of the other pieces of the bookshelf, i didn't reassemble it with that piece (probably part of a return). Will call again to get new part - hopefully will get it then......

Tot Tutors Book Rack, Primary Colors
Review by JenniAmanda : Works Great, Very Cute!

I love this little book rack in my 2 year olds room! He LOVES looking at books and they were always all over the place and this is great to keep them in...tho he's now figured out how to take them all out! lol..but that's ok! :) Now I just need to teach him to put them away! lol. But I haven't had any issues with the fabric tearing or any problems with the weight of the books, etc..

Tot Tutors Book Rack, Primary Colors
Review by CAnderson : Great book shelf for child's room

I wanted a bookshelf for my daughter's room that would go with her pink room. I found this one, and I was able to sew a holder that would match her room. I found a pink one that cost twice as much. I am happier with this one than the other pink one because it matches perfectly.

Tot Tutors Book Rack, Primary Colors
Review by journeygal : Perfect!!!

This only took me 5 minutes to assemble; so easy. My son loves the colors; it doesn't hold a ton of books; but the price is so good that you can order more than one!! Great investment!!! Sturdy; and the sleeves that hold the books are also kind of a tarp fabric, so it is easy to clean; and pretty waterproof!!!!

Tot Tutors Book Rack, Primary Colors
Review by NiciaB : Perfect tot-sized furniture

I'm actually pretty pleased with this unit. The racks are durable, despite what other reviewers have written. My daughter uses this with great ease. It stays in place (not flimsy) when my daughter adds and removes books. It is approx. 2ft tall and 2ft wide. The shelves are sturdy enough that they've withstood the excessive use from my nearly 20 mo. old. The book rack is currently holding around 30 books. I would have it hold less, but my daughter sees to it that she puts far more than just a few on it. The unit was put together in less than 10 min. and came with few pieces. There were 5 metal rods, 10 screws, a 1 piece nylon book rack (divided into 5 separate shelves when put together), and 2 wooden book rack ends. I did not need the hubby for this. It's cute and fits perfectly in the corner of my room, taking up little space. (See pics for a visual)

Tot Tutors Book Rack, Primary Colors
Review by AuntieTia : Good Value

This was bought for the playroom in my house because the books were everywhere! It is for children, so it is small, but it holds plenty of books. As of now, our book rack is holding 20 books of all sizes! The kids love it. They get to look at everybook at eye level, and eventhough they dont know how to read, as the oldest is 3 years old, they like to sit by the rack, grab a book and pretend to read. Great buy, and the playroom stays tidy, its a win win!!

Tot Tutors Book Rack, Primary Colors
Review by Smith : I like this Item - holds 20 or so books

It serves it's purpose. The Sleeves are plastic but are sturdy. It has stood up to toddler and preschool abuse. Granted I'd prefer canvas but for the price this is great. Also it holds at least 20 books. This is with about 2 to 3 deep. I don't know how thick the persons books are that said 8. The books we store are regular kid books, some a few inches thick and some 1/4 or 1/2 inch thick.