Jane Harrop started making miniatures as a hobby nine years ago, when she made and demonstrated the projects at her local miniatures group - her enthusiasm turned this hobby into her job. She has been teaching adult education classes for the past five years, and has had articles published in Dolls' House World magazine. Jane sells her work through local miniatures fairs to both collectors and the trade, and is presenting workshops at the 2002 British Miniature weekend fair. This is Jane's first book. Jane is married with two children, and lives in Poynton, Cheshire.

Introduction: including the development of toys and games basic tools, materials and equipment; colour, illustrated glossary of materials; basic techniques; Toys That Teach: building blocks and mini houses; abacus (traditional and modern styles); xylophone (metal and wooden); picture bricks; blackboard; hammer and pegs; rattle; paper toys (paper dolls, jumping jacks, paper building bricks); Push And Pull Along Toys: rocking horse; barrel horse; sheep on wheels (horse and pig variations); train; pram; brick truck; Dolls And Puppets: small puppet theatre with paper puppets; large Punch & Judy puppet theatre; paper ribbon dolls; jack-in-the-box; Parlour Games And Activities: skittles; quoits; indoor croquet set; bagatelle; draughts; Outdoor Games: skipping rope; hoop and stick; windmills; tennis racquet and ball; cricket bat and ball; go-cart; kites; boats; colour pattern page; black & white pattern page; suppliers; acknowledgments; index