Made to Play! by Joel Henriques, Roost Books, 2011.

Lovers of Joel Henriques’ madebyjoel column can get a fresh fix with Made to Play! His new book offers 35 easy and accessible projects to stimulate imaginations and encourage an explosion of in-home creativity.

Organised into themes such as Zoo, House, Cars and Trucks and Dress-Ups, every chapter is bursting with innovative ideas for open-ended play. Make a Modern Doll’s House one day, and try your hand at the Abstract Vertical Puzzle the next.

From drawing to sewing and light woodwork, each project is simple enough to invite endless variations and comes with step-by-step instructions and colour photos for idiot-proof crafting fun.