Carving made easy for kids! Gnomes, cats, crocodiles - the fun carving figures in this book are simple to create, as they are made from balsa wood. The wood is soft, easy to work with, and therefore perfect for children and beginner carvers. It is splinter-free, can be easily glued, and painted with watercolors. The introduction section shows which carving knife is particularly suitable for children and what tools and materials are needed to create the figures. The finished wooden companions are excellent for playing and gifting. 17 simple carving projects for children aged 8 and up, with safety tips for carving and free downloads of the drawing templates.