Product Type: Toys
Age: Early Elementary School Years
Categories: Puppets
2003 Award
(Folkmanis $50 Score:
) All of this company's oversized puppets double as big huggables that older kids enjoy. The mythical Griffin had great appeal to older kid testers and adults. 5 & up. We fell in love with the company's 30" honey-colored Retriever. Also special, a furry 23" Giant Panda puppet ($56 ) with velvety paws and leathery claws. 5 & up. Age: Early School Years. Award Year: 2003.
2004 Awards
(Manhattan Toy $16 Score:
) The Cat in the Hat, The Grinch, Max, and even Horton are some of the favorite Seuss characters that you can bring to life with these easy-to-use hand-puppets. New for , the Lorax. Also fun, Scufflies puppets ($10 each) done in wacky purple, blue, or red fabric—easy to operate for small puppeteers. Still top rated, Handy Work Heroes ($10 each ) community workers. 3 & up. (800) 541-1345.
Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2004.
2006 Award
(Folkmanis $36 Score:
) Polar bears are beloved in our office. This is a formidable bear. On a more domestic scale, there is also a new adorable 13" brown Tabby Cat ($22 ), the favorite of one of our toddler testers! Also interesting, dragon puppets that sit on a shoulder and are operated with a hand lever. Not ready for testing. Still charming, a 30" honey-colored Golden Retriever ($60 ). (800) 654-8922. Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2006.
2006 Award
(Lauri $12.99 Score:
) The latest in the wonderful collection of precut felt puppets (among other themes: bunnies, bugs, circus animals). 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: 2006.
2006 Award
(Manhattan Toy $10 Score:
) These hand puppets are perfect for fairy tales: a splendid new dragon, a unicorn, and a pup who’s dressed as a wizard. Still top rated, Knightingtales Pup-pets ($10 each). You need all five fingers to make the most of these velour royals—a king, queen, and knight. (800) 541-1345.
Age: Early School Years. Award Year: 2006.
(Gund $16 Score:
) Good news! Gund has reintroduced their beautifully made hand puppets. Choose from some of their classic bears such as Manni, or other animals, such as Luke the Lion or Bamboo Panda. PUppets give children a safe way to play out their feelings and develope their language. (800) 448-4863. Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2007.
2007 Award
(Folkmanis $36 Score:
) An oversized floppy-eared grey elephant with a clever two-ring mechanism that raises and lowers the trunk, this full-bodied puppet is sure to take over the show! On a more domestic scale, there is also an adorable 13" brown Tabby Cat ($22 4), the favorite of one of our toddler testers! Still charming, a 30" honey-colored Golden Retriever ($60 4). (800) 654-8922.
Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2007.
2007 Award
(Folkmanis $13.99 Score:
) Replicas of typical pet rabbits, these handpuppets have a creamy white chest, face and paws, with brownish bodies and ears. The larger 10” puppet has floppy ears while the 8” baby’s ears stand up tall. Pop them into an Easter basket for a special treat.
Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2007.
2008 Award
(Gund $70 Score:
) Close to three feet tall, this 30" full body puppet has an easy-to-activate mouth and openings in the hands so Grover can gesture and talk, with a little help from a friend. Big and cuddly, this will do double duty as a huggable and puppet. Elmo, Ernie, and Cookie Monster are also available. Pricey but special for puppet lovers. Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2008.
2008 Award
(Kids Preferred $15 Score:
) Bring the magic of Eric Carle's Very Hungry Caterpillar to life with a plush 11" green caterpillar, a multi-colored hand puppet butterfly, or a caterpillar plush puppet. This is a well-executed collection of plush and puppets that are true to the spirit of Carle's work. Makes an ideal present with the book! Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2008.
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