London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/13/2015 -- Luxury department stores, Harrods and Selfridges are now selling children's portable wooden bookcases which are designed by a mum to get kids reading. Tidy Books' award winning children's book boxes will be sold alongside children's books, making it simple for busy parents to select a gift of books and a Tidy Books book box to store them in, and creating an ideal first library for a toddler.

Tidy Books, a small East London based business, sells its children's bookcases, book boxes and other children's storage designs around the world. Established in 2004 by Geraldine Grandidier, who created the bookcase designs for her own children, Tidy Books has cemented its reputation for quality and original design, winning many awards and selling over 50,000 bookcases in the UK and abroad.

Harrods and Selfridges attract shoppers from around the world, with over 300,000 visiting Harrods at peak times, and Selfridges has been voted World's Best Department Store for the 3rd consecutive year in 2014.*

The Tidy Books Box displays the front covers of books, making it easy for young children to see and choose a book independently, building their love of books and reading. It is made from FSC sustainable wood, and finished in an eco-friendly water lacquer which is better for the planet and the producers.

The Tidy Books Box is available in Harrods and Selfridges in a white or blue finish, and is sold through WHSmith Travel concessions.

Tidy Books founder and CEO Geraldine Grandidier said; "Harrods and Selfridges' discerning shoppers are looking for the best designs, and many parents and grandparents want a classic gift to begin their children's library. Parents tell us too, that they want their children to read real books, as they did in their own childhoods, and the Tidy Books Box fits that bill perfectly"

The Tidy Books Box is part of the Tidy Books family which began with the original, award winning Tidy Books Children's Bookcase.

*Source: Wikipedia, Fashion United 12.5.14

About Tidy Books
Tidy Books makes innovative children's bookcases and other award-winning storage designs for children. Tidy Books founded 2004 by CEO Geraldine Grandidier, Stevie Gold Award Winner 2013, Goldman Sachs/UCL 10,000 Small Businesses Alumnus. The company operates in the UK, US, Australia and Europe.

Visit Tidy Books website to find out more: http://www.tidy-books.co.uk

For further information please contact:
Ruth Duncan, PR/Marketing
Tidy Books Europe Ltd
10 Hatherley Mews London, Greater London E17 4QP
+44 (0)20 8520 4647
Twitter: @tidybooks
ruth@tidy-books.com

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Winners Announced at Event in New York City

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/14/2013 -- GERALDINE GRANDIDIER, CEO OF TIDY BOOKS has been named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the Female Entrepreneur of the Year category in the 10th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

The Stevie Awards for Women in Business are the world's top honors for female entrepreneurs, executives, employees and the organizations they run. All individuals and organizations worldwide are eligible to submit nominations – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small. The 2013 awards received entries from 18 nations and territories.

Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word for "crowned," the awards were presented to winners during a sold-out event at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

More than 1,200 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories, including Entrepreneur of the Year, Executive of the Year, Company of the Year, Mentor of the Year, Women Helping Women, and Communications Campaign of the Year, among others. Geraldine Grandidier won the Female Entrepreneur of the Year in Europe, the Middle East & Africa category.

Not many women make the leap from violin making to manufacturing for a global market, but Geraldine Grandidier, Tidy Books' CEO found an untapped niche in the market for her innovative front –facing children's bookcase for the home. Geraldine started Tidy Books in 2004 with just $750 and no business experience, to build an international brand with a range of original kid's storage products that are scalable to mass production.

"Geraldine has struck a chord with parents who want their children to curl up with a book, just like they did as children. Her achievement in winning Gold in the Stevie Awards is a testament to Geraldine's innovative approach to business and her ambition to put a Tidy Books Bookcase in every child's bedroom." Ruth Duncan, PR & Marketer, Tidy Books.

Stevie Award winners were selected by more than 240 executives worldwide who participated in the judging process this year.

"For 10 years we have been recognizing the achievements of women in the workplace, and this year's nominations were the most impressive class the judges have ever reviewed," said Michael Gallagher, founder and president of the Stevie Awards. "We congratulate all of this year's Grand, Gold, Silver and Bronze Stevie Award winners for their achievements."

Details about the Stevie Awards for Women in Business and the list of Stevie Award winners are available at http://www.StevieAwards.com/Women.

About Tidy Books
Tidy Books makes innovative children's bookcases - that get kids reading – and other award-winning storage designs for children. Tidy Books founded 2004 by CEO Geraldine Grandidier, and operates in the UK, US, Australia and Europe, & sold through major retailers like John Lewis and Amazon US. Won many awards for product design and business innovation and is poised for further global growth. Selected on to Goldman Sachs/UCL Business Growth Program, 10,000 Small Businesses. Visit the Tidy Books website to find out more.

About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in five programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, The International Business Awards, The American Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at www.StevieAwards.com.

For more information or high res images, contact:

Ruth Duncan
Tidy Books Europe Limited
10 Hatherly Mews
London
E17 4QP
+44 (0) 20 8520 4647
ruth@tidy-books.com

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