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Making Toys That Teach: With Step-by-Step Instructions and Plans

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This is just the book I was hoping to find. The projects are fun to make and fun to play with. I was especially hoping to find plans for some unit building blocks for my grandkids for Christmas, and I just finished making the set from this book. I couldn't keep my wife away from them; she kept playing with them before they were finished! The plans are very detailed and easy to understand. The equipment needed is usually pretty basic, and there's a list of all the tools needed for each project. I'm anxious to get to work on some more of the toys. I don't hesitate to fully recommend this book.

An excellent book with projects that are above the elementary level. Toys that provide continual challenge as the child develops. I have built the block set, a long-time favorite of my grandchildren despite their many "modern" electronic toys, and the train.

Caution: Be sure to double-check the dimensional drawings. There are several errors in the train drawings.

Neufeld presents a set of children's toys of extremely high quality that are fun to build. And, my grandkids play with them for hours. I believe the book describes how to make heirlooms. I highly recommend this for any woodworker.

This is a great book- Great projects, clear instructions. I really like the learning through play secion which explains why these are great learning toys and the growth opportunity they present.

I think what would have really made this book is a section on tools. Showing the different tool, explaining their individual uses what sets them apart....for example how a table saw is diffferent from a band saw etc. Which is the most versatile saw for a beginner getting into toy making

If you are a woodworking beginner I recommend you begin with The Kids' Building Workshop : 15 Woodworking Projects for Kids and Parents to Build Together
by Craig Robertson, Barbara Robertson

So far, "grandpa" has made two toys from this book, with more to come. The square stacking rings are fantastic, as is the shape sorting box with the hinged lid.

We are absolutely thrilled with the book and the toys it makes. Our goal as a family is to provide as many "real" toys as possible, and to minimize the use of the electronic pseudo-educational garbage that is often available.

This Book is a great guide to making children's toys. The toys are simple and elegant. Great illustrations and directions.

One of the best books in my collection. Les is an incredible thinker and woodworker.

If you have never made a wooden toy, this is the book for you. The projects are intrinsically simple and require only modest woodworking skills, but the book provides great enhancements on each theme. As the title suggests, these are toys that provide a young toddler both physical as well as mental play for years to come. My grandson (and his father!) love to play with these toys! The book is well-written, highly illustrated, easy to follow, and worth the price. I just bought a second copy for a friend--recently a new grandfather.

Got this as a present for grandpa, who has enjoyed making toys for his granddaughter. She, in turn, has had a lot of fun playing with the nice and educational toys.

I like this book and its projects. This book has toys that will stimulate the thinking processes and be enjoyed for years. These may take some time to make for a beginner woodworker, but a breeze for an experienced one. But, I'm going to enjoy the fact that all my grandchildren will be stimulated to be creative and thinking critically.