
' All adults can make toys the simpler the better & less perfect is even better! It is the love & attention that goes into the making of the toy that really stand the test of time By paying attention to the color texture smell & shape of something one enables the young child to create an inner picture & imaginative play will flow forth'-- from the Foreword by Leslie Burchell-Fox This simple book of projects encourages adults to take up the joyful task of making toys for the children in their lives Using a few basic techniques & classic archetypal shapes Gun Lee Blue demonstrates how to work with colour & form to craft beautiful dolls knitted animals & other playthings that foster creativity & imagination This is a fully illustrated guide to making beautiful toys & playthings for children
Includes:: colour photographs & black & white patterns