Product Type: Toys
Age: Early Elementary School Years
Categories: Puppets
2011 Award
(Creativity for Kids $19.99 Score:
) Finger puppets are fun to use and great for on the go pretend play. This activity set comes with six finger puppet forms (made of felt) and all ready to be decorated with smaller pre-cut pieces of felt, sequins and the all important wiggly eyes. What makes this accessible for older preschoolers is that the smaller pieces are self-adhesive- making this a project they can do, not just watch! The craft glue is needed for attaching the pom-poms, the sequins, the flowers and the bows. The stage itself is not particularly sturdy-it's made of cardboard--but it's not the type of stage you'll have forever. The set is more about making the puppets!
Age: Preschool, Early School Years. Award Year: 2011. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.
2010 Award
(Manhattan Toy $19.99 Score:
) I am the Walrus--CooCoo Kachoo! And what a walrus Warren is! He's all wrinkly and velvety dark brown with blue-grey mouth and two white tusks. The details on this big 13" puppet are marvelous. His eyes are set into the tan fabric with pockets of white lower eye lids that give him a special look. Above his mouth he has wonderful black whiskers and a dark black snout. A little hand will fit easily inside the whole body puppet with elongated body and flippers. This can be used for dramatic play and storytelling with or by kids 3-33 and up.
The company has signed a verification form complying with our safety requirements. We did not independently test this toy in a lab.
Age: Preschool, Early School Years, Later School Years. Award Year: 2010. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.
2010 Award
(Manhattan Toy $16 Score:
) It's a hard choice between Benny Bulldog, Larry Labrador and Harry Husky. The latter looks a bit like a wolf, that might be a plus when a villainous character is needed. These have arms that droop down, but only motion is in the pooches' mouths. These are good sized puppets with a very animated look when you move their snouts. 4 & up. The company has signed a verification form complying with our safety requirements. We did not independently test this toy in a lab.
Age: Preschool, Early School Years. Award Year: 2010. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.
2009 Awards
(Manhattan Toy $12 Score:
) This orange Louis Lion with brown felt mane and bright red nose is the cutest of the jungle group. All of them have ribbon tails of satin as well as stitched safe features. Most also have licks of satin trim as well as felt fringes for sensory feedback. There is a black and white zebra with black mane, an orange and black tiger, and a tan monkey with pink ears and muzzle. All of these are good tracking puppets for playing with babies as well as being small enough for young siblings to use with ease for playing with or with out the baby. We pass on the elephant and giraffe that have tufts of fuzz on their heads as these would not be good for babies who mouth things.
Age: Toddlers, Preschool, Early School Years. Award Year: 2009. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.
2001 Awards
(Folkmanis $60 Score:
) We fell in love with this 30" stunning dog puppet. If your child can not have a real dog, this oversized puppet may do the trick. Past favorites: full-bodied tiger and irresistibly cuddly black Labrador puppy ($23). 5 & up. Age: Early School Years. Award Year: 2001.
Awards
(Constructive Playthings $24.95 Score:
) For realistic role playing, try this four-piece family with Mom, Dad, brother, and sister. Caucasian, Hispanic, African American, and Asian American sets available. All-fabric heads and bodies. Company will customize families!
Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: .
Awards
(Alex $80 Score:
) An updated version, this puppet theatre has a clock for show time and new eye-appealing graphics! This stable floor model is 48" high, with painted trim on one side and a chalk surface for messages. Their small tabletop model is also available ($27).
Age: Preschool,Early School Years,Later School Years. Award Year: .
2005 Award
(Lauri $4.99 Score:
) Choose from a variety of precut felt puppets, such as a green witch, bunnies, bugs, or circus animals. New this year, a big Fairy Fantasy Set with six precut hand puppets and one finger puppet. Kids lace them up and use them for storytelling. Kits come with yarn and big plastic needle for sewing (which develops fine-motor skills kids need for writing). 5 & up. (800) 451-0520. Age: Early School Years. Award Year: 2005.
2005 Award
(Mary Meyer $15 Score:
) Just right for a lively telling of the Three Pigs, bring home these 13" full-body hand puppets. The pig is very cheerful and the wolf is not too scary! Made with a nubby finish, these are pleasing
to use and will be enjoyed by the next age group as well. The Happy Lion and new Happy Tiger and Dino are also charming. (800) 451-4387. Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2005.
2009 Award
(HaPe $7.50 Score:
) These Velour hand puppets are sure to make a hit with dinosaur lovers. They fit like a glove. Uncomplicated and ready for dramatic play of the prehistoric kind. Inexpensive enough for good stocking stuffer gifts for the science minded. Tuck in a book on the same subject.
Age: Toddlers, Preschool, Early School Years. Award Year: 2009.
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