Making Toys That Teach: With Step-by-Step Instructions and Plans Paperback – September 15, 2003

I just received this today from Amazon. I looked through it and can't wait to begin cutting wood.This book is so well organized and simple to understand! Les Neufeld did a great job. I can't say enough good things about it. There's diagrams with dimensions of each piece as well as a cutting list. There's steps with very simple-to-understand directions. There's cutting lists and much more. I applaud you Les!These are simple learning toys that will be treasured for years after they're made for a special child or grandchild. I'll be in my shop tomorrow!!

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.

This book is well written,good advice/tips and easy to follow directions. I would recommend this book for beginners, veteran toy makers might be looking for something more challenging

I purchased this book as a gift for my husband. We are expecting our first child soon and the toys in the book are wonderful! Most of the projects are simple and easy to understand and include wonderful color pictures. Also, unlike some books we have purchased the tools needed are pretty standard. The projects don't seem to take up large amounts of time or materials. Would highly recommend!

This looks like a nice book, but is not of good print quality. About ten pages didn't go through the printing process correctly and are not evenly cut (hang out over the edges) and have deep wrinkles that when unfolded, shows the ink didn't lay correctly. This was not advertised as a second-quality run.

I can't say enough good things about this book. The only negative is that I don't know which toy to make first. Stop reading, just order the book, and start making toys.

I found this book by chance and was smitten. I love woodworking and we have 2 small grandsons. We have just completed the blocks project and yes it did take time, but that was the most expensive item. We had enough scrap (!) to complete them all. Mr Neufeld recommends Varnish Oil, but I used Howards Butchers Block Conditioner, also available from Amazon. It is completely non toxic and great to apply, softens hands nicely. I think our boys will love them. Their father has architectural training and there may be competition for the blocks. Great book. Highly recommended if you like working with wood. I also made the domino tiles a few years ago and they were a great success.

The directions are fantastics! The toy ideas are great. Photos are wonderful. I can't say enough good about this book!