Wooden toys have been objects for children’s recreation since very earliest times. Archeological excavations and discoveries have located different types of wooden dolls from as early as 1100 BC. Ancient Greeks, Egyptians and Romans made miniature versions of all the things they were using in wood. These were obviously play things for their children. Some of these toys were miniature animals like crocodiles with movable jaws, carved horses, wooden dolls, chariots and spinning tops.
Production of wooden toys for sale started as early as the 1500’s in Germany. German artisans started selling their toys across Europe. Initially, European royals placed orders for such toys to commemorate any special royal occasion like a royal anniversary or birthday.
Educational wooden toys, like wooden alphabet blocks, appeared during the 1700's in England. By the 1800's, humble wooden toys became more elaborate and intricate. In addition to miniature animals and dolls, elaborate and decorative dollhouses, fire engines, trolley cars, decoratively painted soldiers, wooden trains that could be moved along grooved tracks and jack-in-the-boxes became popular.
In this book, you will learn about:
Growth and Development of Wooden Toys
What Makes a Good Wooden Toy?
The Allure of Wooden Toys
Why You Should Have Wooden Toys for Your Child?
Types of Wooden Toys
Children's Traditional Wooden Toys
Children's Modern Wooden Toys
The Art of Making a Wooden Toy
Building a Wooden Toy Car
Building a Rocking Horse
How to Make a Wooden Puzzle
How to Make a Wooden Toy Spaceship
How to Make a Wooden Toy Train
How to Make a Wooden Toy Helicopter
How to Make a Toy Wooden Bug
And much more!
