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DIY book nook kit (Glade Hideaway) Book-Shaped Wooden Kit for Beginners

Book Nook Glade Hideaway — Book-Shaped Wooden Kit for Beginners

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A snug hideaway tucked inside a tree trunk, glowing like a window at night.

  • 2 to 4 hrs to build, phone put away
  • Lights up at night: LED lighting included
  • Free tweezers and ebook with your kit
  • Slips between your books
  • Delivered in 5–15 business days
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  • Missing piece? We send a new one
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  • Beginner
  • 40 to 60pieces
  • 9 × 6,6 × 5,3 cmbuilt
SophocleOct 14, 2026★★★★★

« Ce n'est pas celle que j'ai préférée mais la maquette est jolie, assez compliquée à faire pour durer un peu dans le temps. Bonne qualité des matériaux. Sympa »

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Glade Hideaway lit up on a white background, a book-shaped miniature book nook
Regular price £52.00
Regular price £52.00 Sale price
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One more lit window on your bookshelf.

Somewhere deep in the woods, an old tree has opened its trunk to shelter a secret hideaway: a tiny rabbit-shaped door, a reading nook, an herbalist's shelf, moss and ferns. Glade Hideaway brings this scene to your bookshelf, tucked between two books like a secret window onto a living world.

🌱BeginnerLevel
🧩40 to 60Pieces
⏱️2 to 4 hBuild time
💡Warm LEDLighting

The easiest book nook to start with

40 to 60 pieces, two to four hours: it's the entry kit of the collection, the one you finish the same evening without losing heart. Its book shape (9 cm tall) lets it disappear between two novels—until the LED comes on. If this is your first build, start here.

Who is it for? A first book nook. A calm, hands-on hobby for your evenings: hands busy, mind at ease. An original gift you build and keep, without intimidating the person who receives it.

Assembled dimensions: 9 × 6.6 × 5.3 cm: book-sized

What's inside the Glade Hideaway book nook kit

What's in the box
  • All the pre-cut wooden parts (40 to 60 pieces)
  • Illustrated step-by-step instructions in English
  • The warm LED that lights up the scene
  • The battery box for the lighting

Power: batteries (not included).

Precision tweezers come free with your kit. Just grab some regular wood glue (not included).

Get the right tools

To find out which tools really help during the build, read our guide to book nook tools.

Your questions about the Glade Hideaway book nook

Your questions about this kit

How long does it take to build?
Allow 2 to 4 hours, in one go or in short twenty-minute sessions.

Is it a good kit for beginners?
Yes: with 40 to 60 pieces, it's the kit with the fewest pieces in the whole catalog, and it's rated Beginner. Since there are only a few pieces, they're large and easy to handle.

More questions? Find all our answers in the Nooko FAQ.

How the Glade Hideaway book nook compares to our other kits

It's the kit with the fewest pieces in the whole catalog: 40 to 60, while the Little Izakaya lines up 96 and The Kyoto Bazaar 478. It shares its Beginner level with other Nooko kits, but this is where the step is lowest in terms of piece count: a 2 to 4 hour build, while our large Advanced-level houses take a whole weekend. Think of it as the first floor: once the LED is on, the next step is The Cherry Blossom Parlor and its 478 pieces.

A hideaway to build. A light to switch on.

This kit is part of our nature book nooks and our illuminated 3D puzzles. On the fantasy side, discover Neon Alley next, the cyberpunk alley lit up by its signs. You'll also find it on our diorama kits to build page, and alongside all our wooden kits on the 3D wooden puzzle page.

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Reviews: they built their own book nook

★★★★★4,9/5 · 273 reviews of our kits

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“It's not my favorite one but the model is pretty, complicated enough to keep you busy for a while. Good quality materials. Nice”
Sophocle
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“It's adorable and very intricate. If you like 1/48 or 1/24 scale miniatures, it's made for you. It's also a good introduction to some techniques when you're starting o...”
Lara Turner
★★★★★
“Very fiddly 😁 but so much fun, detailed and pretty.”
Irene Sandberg
★★★★★
“Really pretty kit to build, but not for clumsy hands, because some pieces are really, really tiny. If you've already built one or two book nooks, you'll do fine. The i...”
S.M.
★★★★★
“I found this kit fantastic, with clear instructions, hard to assemble but very satisfying. The end result is outstanding. Built in 8 hours.”
Timoléon Bertrand · see their kit
★★★★★
“Product as described. Excellent seller. Very fast shipping.”
Nicole Picard · see their kit
★★★★★
“Perfect! Very precise parts! A pleasure to assemble, amazing result! Exactly like the picture.”
Ozanne Hubert · see their kit
★★★★★
“Exceeded my expectations. Really beautiful product. Packed super well. It's a bit painstaking, but the result is amazing.”
Iris Pasquier · see their kit
★★★★★
“I bought it as a gift and he showed me the finished result; it was gorgeous, exactly like the picture! And there were no missing pieces, only the box arrived a little ...”
Zacharie Payet · see their kit
★★★★★
“It's really beautiful, very high quality, and exceeded my expectations.”
Anatolie Cousin · see their kit

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How to build the book nook "Glade Hideaway"

No need to have built a model before: the pieces are pre-cut, the instructions show every step, and your phone can stay on the table.

  1. Pop out the pieces

    The pieces pop out of the sheets by hand: nothing to cut, nothing to paint.

  2. Fit and glue

    Follow the illustrated instructions, one step at a time. In one sitting or in twenty-minute sessions, at your own pace.

  3. Light up the scene

    Switch on the LED and watch your scene light up.

No essential tools needed: the tweezers and mini hammer are optional, just to make the work easier.

How to build the book nook "Glade Hideaway"

2 to 4 hrs to build, with illustrated instructions for every step.

  1. Step 1 of the build: Pop out – Book Nook Glade Hideaway — Book-Shaped Wooden Kit for Beginners
    Step 1

    Pop out

    Put your phone away, open the box and pop out the pre-cut pieces.

  2. Step 2 of the build: Assemble – Book Nook Glade Hideaway — Book-Shaped Wooden Kit for Beginners
    Step 2

    Assemble

    Piece by piece, with the free tweezers and the illustrated instructions. In one evening or over several.

  3. Step 3 of the build: Light it up – Book Nook Glade Hideaway — Book-Shaped Wooden Kit for Beginners
    Step 3

    Light it up

    One click on the switch: your little world lights up between your books.

Why choose a book nook from Nooko?

The same joy of building, without the bad surprises.

What is includedNookoOften elsewhere
Free shipping on qualifying orders
Free precision tweezers with your kit
Free ebook: the guide to screen-free evenings
Broken or missing piece replaced with just a photo
A real person answers you
30 days to change your mind, as long as the kit is not built

FAQ: the book nook "Glade Hideaway"

Is it hard to build?
No: it is a beginner kit. All 40 to 60 pieces are included, with illustrated step-by-step instructions in English.
How long does it take?
2 to 4 hrs to build, in one sitting or over several evenings, away from screens.
Do I need to buy anything else?
To build it, all you need is regular wood glue (not included): the precision tweezers are free with your kit. For the light: batteries not included (the type is listed in the description).
And when it is done?
A scene that lights up at night, built with your own hands.
What if a piece is broken?
We will send you a new one, with just a photo.
Shipping and returns

Free shipping on qualifying orders. Your order is delivered to your country in 5–15 business days, dispatch included. You get your tracking number by email as soon as your package ships.

30 days to change your mind: if the kit is not for you, send it back unbuilt and in its original packaging within 30 days, and we will refund you. Read our refund policy.

Power: most scenes run on batteries (not included), and the product page lists the power source of each kit. Glue: regular wood glue, not included. Precision tweezers: free when the offer is shown above the buy button.

Have another question? You will find all the answers in the Nooko FAQ.

A question before you order?
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  • 5 stars: 10 (56%)
  • 4 stars: 7 (39%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (6%)
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Leo W.

Il est beaucoup plus petit que ce que j'imaginais, mais vraiment très bien fait ! Tellement de détails ! Les minuscules livres ont des pages imprimées, il y a une guirlande lumineuse, plein de petites fleurs, des affiches, le petit fauteuil se recouvre de tissu… :) C'est vraiment génial ! Il y a même des éléments derrière les petites maisons, qu'on ne voit plus une fois fini, mais on sait qu'ils sont là, et c'est ce qui le rend génial. :) On peut suivre la notice très détaillée, mais aussi laisser libre cours à son imagination.

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Ingrid

Il se monte avec beaucoup d'amour pour le bricolage, car les pièces sont très petites et fragiles. Je me suis beaucoup amusée.

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Luc

Je savais qu'il était petit, mais j'ai quand même été surpris de voir à quel point il l'est. Les objets sont plusieurs fois plus grands dans la notice qu'en réalité. Certains détails sont de vraies surprises cachées, visibles seulement en zoomant avec l'appareil photo (…). Il faut de la dextérité, une pince à épiler à pointes fines, de petites pinces solides et beaucoup de patience (surtout parce qu'il faut parfois attendre des heures que les couches de colle épaisses sèchent), mais le résultat est TELLEMENT gratifiant. Certaines petites plantes sont de vraies plantes séchées, et presque tout est en 3D : pas d'autocollants plats qui font semblant d'être des pots de fleurs. La colle fournie suffit pour la plupart des pièces, même si les charnières mériteraient une colle plus forte.

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Indila

Très fidèle à la description

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Abcd

À refaire sans hésiter ! Mon grand favori parmi toutes les maisons miniatures que j'ai construites !

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Horst

Il faut savoir que tout est très petit ici. Pas facile à monter et la notice n'est pas toujours très claire. Mais au final, c'est une belle réalisation.

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Annerose Schoppet

Très joli kit, superbes détails.

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liliii

Très, très petit, notice pas terrible, mais on finit par s'y retrouver. Une fois terminé, il rend bien.

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S.M.

Très joli kit à monter, mais pas pour les mains maladroites, car certaines pièces sont vraiment très, très petites. Si vous avez déjà construit un ou deux book nooks, vous vous en sortirez bien. La notice est facile à suivre, la qualité est au rendez-vous, et au final il est encore plus mignon que sur les photos du produit :-) J'ai eu énormément de plaisir à le monter, et maintenant à le regarder :-)

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Linnéa Ringberg

Très petit et minutieux. Notice parfois un peu compliquée. Demande beaucoup de patience.

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Hanna

Très amusant et minutieux. Ça donne une toute petite maison vraiment mignonne. Mais une pince à épiler est indispensable.

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Grace

Vraiment ravissant, mais j'ai eu énormément de mal à suivre la notice. Résultat satisfaisant.

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Daniela Sensi

Il est très beau, je le recommande.

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Solea21

Très mignon, mais aussi très petit, et avec mes mains d'adulte j'avais du mal à m'en sortir. La pince à épiler n'a pas arrêté de servir. Il faut « fabriquer » soi-même beaucoup d'éléments, ce qui rend le montage très intéressant, mais aussi difficile. Avec tout ce collage et l'attente du séchage, ça prend aussi du temps. La notice est correcte mais pas toujours claire du premier coup. Avec l'image sur la boîte, on s'en sort. J'ai déjà fait d'autres kits, plutôt à emboîter et avec moins de collage, que j'ai personnellement préférés. Mais c'est une question de goût. Dans l'ensemble, un joli bricolage, mais un point en moins pour la difficulté et la notice pas toujours facile à comprendre.

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Irene Sandberg

Très minutieux 😁 mais tellement amusant, détaillé et joli.

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Lara Turner

Il est adorable et très minutieux. Si vous aimez les miniatures à l'échelle 1/48 ou 1/24, il est fait pour vous. C'est aussi une bonne initiation à certaines techniques quand on débute, comme le flocage ou le carton ondulé pour les objets en papier. Le montage prend du temps, ce qui en fait un loisir qui vaut vraiment son prix.

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tekian p.

Compliquée pour ma première expérience mais super intéressant

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Sophocle

Ce n'est pas celle que j'ai préférée mais la maquette est jolie, assez compliquée à faire pour durer un peu dans le temps. Bonne qualité des matériaux. Sympa