Four forward-facing sling-style tiers show book covers instead of spines, so a preschooler can pick a story by its picture. The shelf stands 23 inches high, 22.5 wide and 10.5 deep, a reach that works for a small child standing or sitting on the floor. The compartments are deep enough to hold picture books, magazines and comics upright. Thick engineered wood panels with a white finish form a trapezoid frame that steadies itself, and anti-slip foot pads keep it from sliding on wood floors. Net weight is 19 lbs. The white finish wipes clean with a damp cloth. It ships as one shelf with a user guide and needs assembly. The low height suits a nursery, a playroom or the corner of a bedroom.