wood carving

Long ago in Scotland, a talented young wood carver named Rabbie suggests a way to handle a giant who is terrorizing a far-off town--treat the giant as if he were a king, and he might behave like one.

An introduction to whittling that provides tips on technique, materials, and equipment and instructions for traditional whittling projects.

Provides information about wood carving safety, woods, tools, basic cuts, and carving techniques, with a list of the requirements for earning the wood carving merit badge in Boy Scouts.

A novice wood carver is momentarily defeated when people laugh at the result of a winter of work.

Rob, who passes the time in his rural Florida community by wood carving, is drawn by his spunky but angry friend Sistine into a plan to free a caged tiger.

Rob, who passes the time in his rural Florida community by wood carving, is drawn by his spunky but angry friend Sistine into a plan to free a caged tiger.

Discusses all aspects of the craft including use of tools, selection of wood, small and large projects, finishing techniques, etc.

Plain Kate's odd appearance and expertise as a woodcarver cause some to think her a witch, but friendship with a talking cat and, later, with humans help her to survive and even thrive in a world of magic, charms, and fear.

In this story, inspired by the real life of Oaxacan woodcarver Manuel Jimenez, a young boy dreams of colorful, exotic animals that he will one day carve in wood.

A young girl learns the secret of a strange whittler whose carvings magically come to life.