Quick & Easy Whittling for Kids

A fun, kid-friendly guide to whittling wood, this is the perfect introduction to the rewarding craft of woodcarving for children. In this convenient, small-format woodcarving book, bestselling author and master carver Frank Egholm offers simple techniques and 18 step-by-step projects that kids can complete in just one sitting that will get them excited about woodcarving.

All they need are two basic tools, a handful of twigs and branches, and a bit of creativity to get started. After helpful opening sections on safety, materials, tools and carving techniques, the book presents a collection of fun and functional beginner woodcarving projects and full-size patterns that both kids and adults will love, from a mushroom and a ship to a whistle, a ring toss game and kitchen utensils.

Easy to pack and bring with you for your next outdoor adventure, this approachable guide is a must-have tool to share your favorite hobby with the next generation as you supervise and teach kids how to carve wood.

Softcover, 88 pages, 2023.