NALA Adjustable Bookshelf

It suits children from around 12 months, when a baby first reaches for board books, up to the early school years and beyond. Younger children use the bottom tiers they can reach, and once they are taller the upper shelves come into play. Adjusting the tiers keeps the height right at each stage.

When a child can see the cover rather than a thin spine, choosing a story becomes part of the fun. The NALA kids bookcase displays books face-out at their height across every tier, so a toddler spots a favourite, pulls it out and slots it back alone. Fewer titles on show at once also makes the choice easier.

You can choose a 3-tier or a 5-tier frame. The 3-tier stands 920 mm tall and 1000 mm wide at 5.2 kg, while the 5-tier reaches 1400 mm tall and 1200 mm wide at 9.8 kg. Both share a slim 120 mm depth, so they sit flat against a wall in a bedroom, hallway or playroom.

Each tier lifts out and repositions to a different height, so you can set narrow gaps for chunky board books early on and taller gaps for chapter books later. Rearranging the shelves takes a moment and needs no extra parts. It means the same frame keeps fitting your child's library as their reading changes.

It is crafted from solid pinewood and designed in Australia, then finished with a clear, non-toxic varnish that shows the natural grain. Solid timber holds screws and wall anchors more securely than particle board, which counts on a piece fixed to the wall. The warm, plain look sits easily in most rooms.

Yes. Because it is slim and front-facing, the NALA must be anchored to the wall, and the wall anchors are included. Fixing it stops the frame tipping if a child leans or pulls on a shelf, which matters most with the taller 5-tier.

For a firm hold, drill the pilot hole with a bit slightly smaller than the anchor. Wall types differ, so check yours first, since plaster walls may need hollow wall anchors rather than the ones supplied. It suits skirting boards under 150 mm high and 15 mm deep.

A slim shelf like this works well with a rotation habit. Keep most of the library in a box in another room, put a handful of titles face-out on the NALA, and swap them every week or two. A smaller, changing selection holds attention better than a crammed shelf your child stops seeing.

Assembly is straightforward for one adult. The tiers and side panels join into the frame with the supplied fittings, and the final step is anchoring it to the wall. The 3-tier is light at 5.2 kg and simple to handle, while the 5-tier is taller, so having a second person steady it helps.

For a spinning option that holds a bigger library, look at the BINDI Revolving Bookcase, and for storage that moves between rooms, the NALA Trolley rolls under a desk. Browse the full kids bookcase range to match pieces across one reading corner.