Easy Carpentry Projects for Children (Dover Children's Activity Books)
by Jerome E. Leavitt
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Book Reviews of Easy Carpentry Projects for Children (Dover Children's Activity Books)
Book Review: Good Little Book
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this for my son to go with a set of "grown up" hand tools he received as a Christmas gift. The book is well written with just enough illustrations...not cluttered with too much information. It's like the author is standing next to you, talking you through the entire project. Every project seems to be laid out in logical order.
A caution I'd mention is that the reading level suggested with the book is Ages 4-8...which is accurate...but reading level and carpentry skill are not the same. My son is 6, and this is fun with LOTS of adult supervision. I think he will enjoy this book more when he is in the 8-10 age range.
One other caution I would mention is that this book was written in 1959. Some of the projects - like the shoeshine kit - are a bit dated.
So, all in all, I would recommend the book, but for an older age-range and don't expect anything high-tech here.
Book Review: A Review from South Africa
Summary: 3 Stars
This little book looks good so far although we'll still have to saee how the kids cope on their own & if they'll be able to successfully plan each project - unfortunately it's all in inches & feet & I'm not keen to teach my kids all that stuff so we are going to have to do conversions.I feel this could have been highlighted prior to purchase.Book Review: Not an easy Book
Summary: 1 Stars
I ordered this book to ahve some projects to work on with my kids. Although the projects themselves are not so difficult, it shouldn't take so much work to figure out what the project is and how to do it. I have seen better productions that were easy for both adult and child to follow.Book Review: My almost 6yo son made one of the projects within days of opening his gift of this book
Summary: 4 Stars
and the bird feeder has worked wonderfully! He wanted to make some projects with his tools, and it was a great bonding experience working with his grandpa. It was one of his Christmas gifts he was excited about!Book Review: project plans
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this for my 9 year old grandson for Christmas. He's really excited about some of the projects but some in the book seem dated in decor. Adult assistance with projects is needed.