{"product_id":"wooden-toy-making-built-to-dominic-b-jefferson-9798261812548","title":"Wooden Toy Making Built to Be Played With: A Modern Guide to Creating Durable, Child-Safe Wooden Toys Using Simple Tools and Smart Design","description":"\u003cb\u003eWooden Toy Making\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eBuilt to Be Played With\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Modern Guide to Creating Durable, Child-Safe Wooden Toys Using Simple Tools and Smart Design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to craft toys that children love-and that actually last. In a world dominated by disposable plastic playthings, this book teaches you how to design and build wooden toys that withstand rough play, chewing, and years of adventures while keeping safety and fun at the forefront.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're a parent, teacher, maker, or beginner woodworker, this book gives you the confidence to create heirloom-quality toys with simple tools and smart design choices. You'll learn how to choose the right wood, apply non-toxic finishes, and use safe joinery techniques that eliminate weak points. Each project is explained step by step, with clear guidance on sanding, finishing, and testing for durability so your creations are always child-safe.\u003cbr\u003eFrom push and pull toys to blocks, stackers, vehicles, and imaginative figures, \u003cb\u003eBuilt to Be Played With\u003c\/b\u003e provides practical, beginner-friendly instructions for timeless toys that inspire creativity, open-ended play, and lasting memories. Beyond making toys, you'll discover tips for modular designs, repair-friendly construction, and even how to involve children safely in the making process-or turn your creations into thoughtful gifts or small-business products.\u003cbr\u003eCreate toys that aren't just seen or stored-they're meant to be played with, loved, and passed down for generations. This book combines craftsmanship, safety, and creativity, offering everything you need to start building your first wooden toys today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dominic B. Jefferson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798261812548\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/17\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 78\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.16d","brand":"Dominic B. Jefferson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48175894429951,"sku":"9798261812548","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0da2e3b2-74cd-4895-9254-aa3e4c64d9a3.jpg?v=1771336237","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/wooden-toy-making-built-to-dominic-b-jefferson-9798261812548","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}