This handbook uses step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions to teach you how to whittle whimsical miniature creatures. With just a sharp knife, a little practice, and the tiniest block of wood, anyone can make a charming carving in less than an hour. You will create a simple turnip bear and a carrot mouse to start; graduate to wood and master a variety of cuts and carving techniques. Learn how to sand, paint, and decorate your tiny carvings create a fox, an owl, a horse, a hen, and even a forest or farmyard setting for your miniature menagerie and more.