The simplicity and beauty of the wooden toy can sometimes be overshadowed by more modern fancy and flashy toys, but the true toy connoisseur can appreciate the workmanship behind the masterpiece. A woodworker might spend hundreds of hours cutting, sanding, and finishing before declaring a project complete. Craftsmanship that is often lacking in the mass production of today's modern toys can be found in handcrafted toys.

Classic Wooden Toys

Perhaps the most popular wooden toy is the wooden rocking horse. Many a child has had the pleasure of rocking for hours on the back of a proud steed as they built imaginary adventures. Variations on the rocking horse include other rocking animals such as lions, giraffes and alligators. Carousel horses and other animals not only grace the carnival ride but feature prominently in many toy collections.

Another favorite wooden toy is construction logs such as Lincoln Logs and Tinkertoys. Both types allow children to build just about any structure they can imagine. On a larger scale, wooden doll houses, tree houses and play houses are all great creative projects that can keep woodworkers and little ones busy. Keep them busy even longer with their very own puzzle box.