I love this as a first bed for my son. He and I especially love the bookcase because we can keep his favorite books close by that we read every night. He also loves it since he can keep a few small toys right with him, above his head. It was all very easy to assemble and the directions were clearly written and very helpful. The drawers provide a lot of extra storage to keep sheets, blankets or whatever. They also make a good treasure chest. I love the color as well. Looks great with almost any pattern or color of choice. I would recommend this bed to anyone who has smaller children!