In an era when everything is factory made of disposable plastic, well-made wooden toys stand out every time: They re simple, ageless, and just plane fun. The twenty projects in this book are smartly designed and built to last engineered to stand up to hard play and still look good when passed down from one generation to the next. Whether you re looking for rugged toy trucks, delicate dollhouse furniture, or timeless bookshelves and toy chests designed to grow with your kids, Classic Wooden Toys is a reliable guide and helpful hand that walks you through the entire building process. Complete with step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow photos and drawings, these projects are perfect for makers at all levels from first time woodworkers to seasoned pros. With projects from Andy Rae, David Wakefield, and Chuck Hedlund, these twenty designs offer something for every maker and hours of imaginative play for the lucky kids who get to play with them.

Make toys that will be treasured for generations! Wooden toys stand the test of time. They're played with, love and often go on to become treasured family heirlooms. Plus making toys is a great way to put to good use all those small offcuts of nicer wood you've been saving. Making Classic Wooden Toys is filled with 21 projects selected from the archives of Popular Woodworking Magazine and American Woodworker. The toys inside hark back to a time of childhood wonder and fun. From tricky puzzles and clever gizmos to sports equipment and kid's furniture, you'll learn to make a wide array of gifts that any child is sure to love. Within these pages you'll find step-by-step instructions along with helpful photos and illustrations for: • A variety of wooden puzzles • Tabletop versions of games including hockey and foosball • Fun furniture including a play table, a game table and a tractor-trailer toybox • Popular lawn games including bocce and kubb • Spinning tops, whistles and other classic toys What better way to show your love for a child than with a handmade wooden toy that will be passed on for generations to come?

Eager young readers can now discover and experience Laura Ingalls Wilder's books like never before. Author Annette Whipple encourages children to engage in pioneer activities while thinking deeper about the Ingalls and Wilder families as portrayed in the nine Little House books. The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion provides brief introductions to each Little House book, chapter-by-chapter story guides, and "Fact or Fiction" sidebars, plus 75 activities, crafts, and recipes that encourage kids to "Live Like Laura" using easy-to-find supplies. Thoughtful questions help the reader develop appreciation and understanding of Wilder's stories. Every aspiring adventurer will enjoy this walk alongside Laura from the big woods to the golden years.

Norm Marshall was a well-known toy maker, whose classic toys were loved by children and woodworkers alike. They provided hours and hours of entertainment for countless generations, and best of all - they were easy to build. Now you can build a Norm Marshall wooden toy! With Great Book of Wooden Toys, you'll discover 37 three-dimensional projects, each complete with an exploded illustration, a materials list and detailed step-by-step instructions for a fool-proof building experience. More than 125 photographs show woodworkers how every piece goes together. A special chapter is also devoted to finishing or painting your toys for a professional look. Toys include: -Classic Model T car -Steamroller -Bulldozer -Biplane -Trains and much more. There's also 16 projects perfect for beginners - like a pull-along train and circus animals.

In a lineup of children's toys that are mass produced, disposable, or made of plastic, a handmade wooden toy will stand out every time: they're sturdy, timeless, and just plain fun. With twenty projects that are smartly designed and built to last, Classic Wooden Toys delivers the goods that can stand up to an energetic child and still look great when passed from one generation to the next.

"Wooden toys stand the test of time. They're played with, love and often go on to become treasured family heirlooms. Plus making toys is a great way to put to good use all those small offcuts of nicer wood you've been saving. Making Classic Wooden Toys is filled with 21 projects selected from the archives of Popular Woodworking Magazine and American Woodworker. The toys inside hark back to a time of childhood wonder and fun. From tricky puzzles and clever gizmos to sports equipment and kid's furniture, you'll learn to make a wide array of gifts that any child is sure to love. Within these pages you'll find step-by-step instructions along with helpful photos and illustrations for: -a variety of wooden puzzles -tabletop versions of games including hockey and foosball -fun furniture including a play table, a game table and a tractor-trailer toybox -popular lawn games including bocce and kubb -spinning tops, whistles and other classic toys. What better way to show your love for a child than with a handmade wooden toy that will be passed on for generations to come?"--

150 beloved toys--from Woodhaven tin tractors to the Red Ryder BB gun to Woody from Toy...

Provides detailed drawings and patterns, parts lists, construction photographs, and step-by-step instructions for making twenty-two wooden toys

The Swedish toy industry has long produced vast quantities of colorful, quality wooden items that reflect Scandinavian design and craft traditions. This superbly illustrated book, including specially commissioned photography, looks at over 200 years of Swedish toys, from historic dollhouses to the latest designs for children. Featuring rattles, full-size rocking horses, dollhouses, and building blocks to skis, sleds, and tabletop games with intricate moving parts, Swedish Wooden Toys also addresses images of Swedish childhood, the role of the beloved red Dala horse in the creation of national identity, the vibrant tradition of educational toys, and the challenges of maintaining craft manufacturing in an era of global mass-production. Published in association with the Bard Graduate Center Exhibition Schedule: Paris, Musée des Arts Décoratifs (06/18/14-01/11/15) Bard Graduate Center March 2015 Stockholm Summer 2015

From the yo-yo to the hula hoop to the Frisbee®, Slinky®, Barbie®, and so many more, the classic toys honored in the National Toy Hall of Fame bridge all generations with the most basic of joyous endeavors: play! Regardless of one's age, this book will hold a special place in everyone's heart, as the toys inside not only bring back happy memories for the older generations, but they are still being enjoyed today. This deluxe package is a vibrant celebration of America's favorite playthings, brimming with exciting color photography and delightful text that capture the essence and evolution of our country's most beloved toys.