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The Desk: A Heartwarming Children's Book + Real DIY Project
Meet Ruby, a wildly creative kid with big ideas and a messy room whose confidence, creativity, and focus are sparked by a simple desk.
The first of Wylie Creative Co’s Book & Build collection — The Desk is a story that comes to life. With beginner-friendly DIY plans included, you can build the exact desk from the story, or simply fall in love with Ruby's journey. 💕
Peek inside the book + plans→.
As of June 30th, 2025, The Desk is the #4 bestseller in Amazon’s Children’s Books > Woodworking category — helping families build confidence, creativity, and memories that last.
Thank you for the 5-star love on Amazon!
What early readers and builders are saying (June 2025)
✅ Verified Amazon Review
It’s such a cute story and the characters reminded me so much of my own little ones! Easy, sweet read for my 6 year old who immediately asked “can Dad make me one?!” The free plans will definitely come in handy for this new project. ;)
- Sangeetha
✅ Verified Amazon Review
"Absolutely adorable book. It is a great to do project for parents and their kids. It is a fun activity that doesn’t involve screen time and you have something to show for it at the end."
- Martin
✅ Verified Amazon Review
"Our daughter loved the illustrations and bright colors, and it made her really excited to have a desk where she can let her imagination run wild. We just love the idea that we can actually build the same desk as Ruby! The plans to create the desk are easy to follow and all the pieces can be cut from just one sheet of easy-to-find 4ft x 8ft plywood - including a stool and side storage! This is such a clever concept, and we are looking forward to more books (and builds!) from this author."
- Arun
✅ Verified Amazon Review
"This was a great book and my young children loved it. The illustrations are gorgeous, the story touching - and best of all, there is a DIY project that you can choose to engage in if you so choose. I am not very handy, but it is doable and rewarding for parent and child."
- Mathew
👀 Peek Inside the Book and DIY Plans
The book: Where creativity comes to life.
Ruby’s world is full of color, wonder, and possibility — and The Desk captures the moment when a simple piece of furniture unlocks something magical. It’s a story that celebrates imagination and the joy of having a space to dream big.
The plans: Build the desk from the story.
With full-color, printable beginner-friendly instructions, you can build Ruby's real desk. Materials list, cut list, and every step is clearly illustrated to help even first-time builders succeed.
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Bring it to life in your own home.
This is the actual desk built from the plans inside The Desk. Whether you're a weekend DIYer or building alongside your child, it’s a project that turns storytime into something tangible — and turns your kid’s imagination into their very own creative space.
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