Jackie....it might help if you would determine what tools in addition to the pliers you deem necessary....
knife (large or small)
file
saw blade
awl
scissors
can opener
Phillips screwdriver
flat screwdriver
scraper
wire stripper
Les, at this point (8 yo) I think he's going to use it for tinkering so the priority is probably going to be:
Pilars
Screwdrivers
Scissors
Saw
Can opener
Bottle opener
Knife
File
Awl