Working Wooden Toys

Toy-making is one of the most satisfying activities for the woodworker. The finished toys give you the pleasure of watching children enjoy what you have created, whether they are balancing Pegasus, pulling the Clatterbang or putting the Ziggedy Man through his paces.Adults too, are fascinated by the pleasing effect produced by simple devices such as counter-weights, levers and pivots or a bent axle. Altogether, over forty enchanting toys are described here by Marion Millett, whose children, grandchildren and young friends have been enjoying her home-made toys for almost half a century. She gives step by step details of their construction, including same-size plans, and there is a chapter on general techniques and helpful hints. With eight color plates showing the finished toys, the result is a book which will appeal to woodworkers, parents, teachers, playgroup leaders and all those who know the joy of children's play.