I regret not having read this book when I was very young. Maybe I would not have appreciated it as much, though. Now I am old enough to know how much care and love has gone into it, how carefully each suggestion is considered and balanced until just of the right weight to be put onto paper. The ideas are partly easy, paertly tricky to work out, but always rewarding and interesting and make the young adventurer feel supported all the way. The book is also beautifully illustrated by the author's wife. I am trying to think who I could give the book to, but it is a book one neds to discover for oneself. So maybe one should donate it to the local library, a treasure for someone to find. ( )

I liked the style of writing and the philosophy more than the instructions, but the instructions were clear and most children even now should be able to find most of the buttons & burrs & paper & leather scraps needed for these little projects. Every child should spend time relying on his or her own resources instead of just video games and friends. ( )