Beam 6 Compartment Book Browser With Trays

The Beam 6 Compartment Book Browser With Trays combines front-facing book storage with twelve shallow classroom trays in one mobile unit. Six open browser compartments across the top keep picture books visible and easy to sort, while the three columns of trays below provide organised storage for stationery, worksheets, creative resources and small learning materials.

The maple-finished unit is manufactured in the UK from an 18mm MFC carcass with a substantial 25mm top. Twelve shallow Gratnells trays are included, and the trays coordinate with the selected coloured edging. Colour-coordinated castors allow an adult to reposition the unit when classroom layouts change.

Available with Blue, Levante, Lime, Heather or Custard colour detailing, this book browser can be coordinated with different learning environments. It is supplied with a five-year guarantee and is designed for classrooms, nurseries, reading areas and shared school-resource spaces that need books and activity materials stored together.

Six Compartments for Visible Book Browsing

The six upper compartments hold books upright with their covers visible above the dividers. This is particularly useful for picture books, where the cover often helps a child identify a familiar story or choose something new. Rather than arranging every title spine-out on a conventional shelf, staff can create smaller, clearly defined groups.

Compartments might be organised by topic, author, season, fiction and information, or the reading system used by the setting. Adults can rotate the selection so the browser remains focused and manageable. The six-section layout also makes it easier to separate books used for different classes, activities or curriculum themes.

The number of books held will depend on their dimensions and thickness. Avoid overfilling the compartments, as books should lift out comfortably without covers or pages catching against neighbouring titles.

Twelve Shallow Gratnells Trays for Classroom Resources

Beneath the browser are twelve shallow Gratnells trays arranged in three columns. Each tray can hold a defined group of lightweight classroom materials, helping staff keep frequently used resources close to the related books or activities.

For a literacy area, trays might contain story props, sequencing cards, mark-making materials or vocabulary resources. In a wider classroom setting, they can separate paper, pencils, counters, collage materials or prepared activity packs. The shallow format helps prevent small items becoming buried beneath deep piles and allows staff to see and retrieve contents more efficiently.

Use clear labels where appropriate and establish a consistent return position for each tray. Children can participate in choosing and returning suitable materials with adult guidance, while staff remain responsible for deciding which resources may be independently accessed.

One Unit for Books and Supporting Activities

Keeping books and related resources in the same unit can simplify lesson preparation. A teacher planning a topic may place relevant titles in the browser and supporting materials in the trays beneath. When the topic changes, both areas can be reorganised together.

This creates practical activity possibilities:

• Place storybooks above and sequencing cards or puppets in the corresponding trays.
• Group information books with related sorting, counting or vocabulary resources.
• Create a rotating author or illustrator focus with drawing materials stored below.
• Prepare individual trays for small-group literacy activities.
• Use separate compartments and tray columns for different topics or classes.
• Store book-repair and labelling materials in an adult-managed tray.

The educational benefit comes from the planned resources and interaction, rather than from storage furniture alone. A visible, consistent layout can make it easier for children to compare categories, make choices and participate in tidy-up routines.

Mobile Storage for Flexible Learning Spaces

Colour-coordinated castors support controlled adult repositioning. This can be useful where a reading area needs to move, where resources are shared between groups or where floor space is regularly reorganised. The unit can be positioned for a literacy session and then moved when the room is needed for another activity.

Before moving it, check the route, prevent children from pushing or riding on the unit and secure loose contents as required. Once positioned, confirm that the book browser is stable and follow the supplied castor and positioning instructions. Mobility is intended to support staff-managed room changes, not unsupervised movement.

Built for Educational Organisation

The carcass is made from 18mm MFC and the top is 25mm thick. The maple finish provides a familiar wood-effect appearance, while the choice of coloured edging and matching trays adds clear visual definition. The available options are Blue, Levante, Lime, Heather and Custard.

The coordinated colours can help identify a unit within a shared space, but they should not replace clear labelling where precise organisation is needed. Colour perception varies, and staff should ensure that storage systems remain understandable to all users.

For routine care, follow the supplied cleaning guidance. Remove trays before cleaning rails or internal areas where appropriate, avoid saturating edges and joints, and check castors, tray runners and panels regularly. Stop using the unit if a structural component becomes damaged or loose.

Why Choose the Beam 6 Compartment Book Browser With Trays?

• Dual-purpose storage: combines book browsing and classroom trays.
• Six book compartments: separates visible, front-facing book selections.
• Twelve included trays: three columns of four shallow Gratnells trays.
• Mobile format: colour-coordinated castors support adult repositioning.
• Substantial construction: 18mm MFC carcass with a 25mm top.
• Colour choice: Blue, Levante, Lime, Heather or Custard detailing.
• UK manufactured: produced in the United Kingdom.
• Five-year guarantee: supplied with long-term manufacturer support.

Perfect For...

• Nursery and preschool reading areas
• EYFS and primary classrooms
• School libraries
• Literacy and topic-resource zones
• Shared curriculum-resource spaces
• Classrooms requiring mobile, coordinated storage

Beam 6 Compartment Book Browser With Trays Features

• Six upper book-browser compartments
• Twelve shallow Gratnells trays
• Three tray columns with four trays in each
• Maple-finished carcass
• Colour-coordinated edging, trays and castors
• 18mm MFC carcass
• 25mm top
• UK manufacture
• Five-year guarantee

Specifications

• Product name: Beam 6 Compartment Book Browser With Trays
• Book compartments: 6
• Trays included: 12 shallow Gratnells trays
• Tray arrangement: 3 columns of 4
• Carcass: 18mm MFC
• Top thickness: 25mm
• Finish: Maple with selected coloured edging
• Colour options: Blue, Levante, Lime, Heather or Custard
• Mobility: Colour-coordinated castors
• Country of manufacture: UK
• Guarantee: 5 years

Safety, Positioning and Care

Adult positioning and supervision are required. Place the unit on a level surface and follow all supplied loading, castor, cleaning and positioning instructions. Distribute books and tray contents evenly. Do not allow children to climb, sit, ride or push the furniture, and keep fingers clear when removing or replacing trays.