My good friend recently made a quilted book like you describe for her Grandson which went over very well.

Maybe1day

Back in the mid-60s/early 70s, my MIL used to make those types of books all the time... and not just for her grandkids, but for her students when she worked with mentally challenged kids. These books actually helped the kids a lot (upper grade school kids who were actually functioning at a 2–6-year old levels). The kids idolized my MIL and she felt the same way about them. Unfortunately the school closed, so my MIL went on to work with special ed kids in public elementary schools.

If there aren't any patterns for these types of books available "out there" I strongly encourage you to go ahead and make your patterns. I believe they'd be well worth the time and greatly appreciated.

I say go for it! You won't know for sure unless you try it! Good Luck!

I've seen several tutorials online with step by step instructions for making fabric busy books, so I think that some of your market would be diverted by the freebie tutorials. That said, there are plenty of quilters who are not that net savvy and who would like buying a paper pattern, so as long as you enjoy doing it, why not?

RST

I would buy the pattern. I think they're a great idea!

I bought a pattern a few years back that has a lot of the activities in them (ties, zipper, button....)

Sounds cute but there are several patterns out for these very books. I have made several of them and just love them as do the children I have given them to. Why not make a few samples of yours and see how they go? New ideas are always welcome on the market.

I have great grandsons who lovethee books I have made but they are panels and I am stuck with what is mass produce. I would really enjoy making my own. So I agree you should go for it.

I think its a great idea!

I love it. But, how about going from "awake" to "z z z z's".