I wasn't all that keen on some of the projects in here, but quite impressed by the variety. I've made a lot of projects that had their roots in this book, often using their base measurements. Seat heights, widths, & overall project sizes were excellent. They use a lot of plywood & that's not a preferred material for me. I prefer real wood & that meant a lot of changes.

There is a really neat stool in here, that I made for my boys when they were 2 & 4. They kept & used them for years, eventually one made it to their younger sister before biting the dust. It was so simple, basically 2 odd squares with an L shape between them. Holes in the square ends allowed the kids to carry them easily. The L turned into a rocking chair, seat or 2 different height stools. Very neat design & much beloved.

When odd shapes need to be drawn, they show it on a grid, so even I can draw a pretty good replica in most any size. They have pretty pony heads for a teeter-totter & a stick pony. I made a cartoon elephant head decoration, too.

If you want to build for kids, this is a great book to keep handy. ( )