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The best range of hand puppets!
Put simply ... a hand puppet is operated by your entire hand giving you control of the puppet’s movement. Common hand puppets can resemble plush toys, like teddy bears, but they include a hole for your hand and have less stuffing.
Hand puppets are ideal for storytelling and roleplay fun with children, both at home and in therapy. Our puppets are commonly used by nurses, psychologists, teachers, and in aged care. Puppets have a way of breaking down barriers, so it's not uncommon for people to feel disarmed by a puppet and willing to communicate.
Remember all the puppets we grew up with? Ozie Ostrich, Fraggle Rock, Tucker Bag, Agro, Sesame Street, ALF, Mr Squiggle, the Muppets, and so many more. Yes, Punch & Judy were hand puppets too, though a bit 'non-pc' now.
What is the best hand puppet?
Consider these factors before you buy a hand puppet online in Australia.
Character: Hand puppets come in a range of characters including people, animals, fantasy creatures, and objects. Choose a hand puppet that suits the story you’re wanting to tell. If you’re unsure, choose a character that is flexible, customizable, or most expressive in design and features.
Mouth or no-mouth: If you possibly can … choose a hand puppet with an operable mouth. While not essential, being able to open and close the mouth drastically improves the impact when telling stories etc.
Budget: Our hand puppets come in a range of prices between $20 and $200. Larger puppets with greater detail are more expensive, but don’t worry … some of our less expensive puppets are amongst our best.
Size: Choose a small hand puppet for a small hand, and a large puppet for large hands. When using a puppet with small groups of people up close, a small hand puppet is fine, but if your audience is at a distance, you’ll need a larger puppet.
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Hand Puppet - Pinocchio (33 cm)
Kaper Kidz$16.50This little hand puppet is a great way to enjoy the story of Pinocchio. You can read the story aloud to your kids, and use this little character to...
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Hand Puppet - Koala
Souvenir of Australia$21.50An very reluctant icon of Australia! The Souvenirs of Australia Koala hand puppet has a hole size suitable for both adults and children. The size o...
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Hand Puppet - Possum
Souvenir of Australia$21.50Love 'em or hate 'em! The Souvenirs of Australia Koala hand puppet has a hole size suitable for both adults and children. The size of the puppet al...
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Hand Puppet - Kangaroo
Souvenir of Australia$21.50Quiet, gentle, soft and beautiful! The Souvenirs of Australia Kangaroo hand puppet has a hole size suitable for both adults and children. The size ...
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Hand Puppet - Galah
Souvenir of Australia$21.50The cockatoo's gentle, pink cousin! The Souvenirs of Australia Galah hand puppet has a hole size suitable for both adults and children. The size of...
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Hand Puppet - King Parrot
Souvenir of Australia$21.50A gentle, quiet little visitor! The Souvenirs of Australia King Parrot hand puppet has a hole size suitable for both adults and children. The size ...
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Hand Puppet - Cockatoo
Souvenir of Australia$21.50Bold, brave ... and very noisy! The Souvenirs of Australia Cockatoo hand puppet has a hole size suitable for both adults and children. The size of...
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Hand Puppet - Lorikeet / Blue
Souvenir of Australia$21.50A gentle, quiet little visitor! The Souvenirs of Australia Blue Lorikeet hand puppet has a hole size suitable for both adults and children. The siz...
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Hand Puppet - Crocodile / AU made
Ocean Yuen$21.50Who's lurking in the billabong?! The crocodile is one of Australia's scariest creatures and isn't found down here in Victoria ... thankfully! They ...
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Hand Puppet - Tasmanian Devil / AU made
Ocean Yuen$21.50The family grouch from the south! Now only found in Tasmania, the Tasmanian Devil is an odd little creature. A growling, scavenging carnivore, they...
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Hand Puppet - Emu / AU made
Ocean Yuen$21.50Nope ... that's not an ostrich! It's a bird, a giant bird ... so giant it can't fly, but it can run like an ostrich! Emu's are very curious birds, ...
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Hand Puppet - Koala / AU made
Ocean Yuen$23.50Our sleepiest native animal! Lower your expectations ... the koala kinda' just sits there, sleeping or munching. They're very cute (from a distance...
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Hand Puppet - Kookaburra / AU made
Ocean Yuen$23.50The rockstar of the Aussie bush! Kookaburras are remarkable birds and part of the kingfisher family (thus the beak). They can grow up to 45 cm and ...
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Hand Puppet - Kangaroo / AU made
Ocean Yuen$23.50Unique in the world! If you visit Australia, this is our most iconic native animal. You can see them across our country once you leave the cities ....
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Hand Puppet - Platypus / AU made
Ocean Yuen$23.50Unique in the world! If you sit very quietly on the bank of river in Australia and wait long enough (and don't get eaten by a crocodile) ... you ma...
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Hand Puppet - Wombat / AU made
Ocean Yuen$23.50The humble wombat, the forest nibbler! The wombat is a beautiful, gentle creature that lives on the forest floor, munching on roots, grasses, plant...
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Hand Puppet - Echidna / AU made
Ocean Yuen$23.50The cutest thing you can't touch! If you get to see an echidna ... you've been very lucky indeed. They are silent, bumbling, determined and very we...
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Hand Puppet - Cockatoo / AU made
Ocean Yuen$23.50What ... is ... that ... noise!! The Aussie cockatoo is famous and comes in many varieties ... but they have one thing in common ... their screach!...
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Hand Puppet - Bee / AU made
Ocean Yuen$23.50Not enough of theeeez beeees about! The native Australian bees are in danger both from imported bees and from introduced pests and diseases. This p...
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Hand Puppet - Kookaburra / with Soundbox
Elka$23.95The sound of the Australian bush! Elka make some of our most popular puppets ... all designed here in Melbourne. Parents buy these puppets to make...
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Hand Puppet - Dingo
Elka$23.95Australia's very own wild dog! Elka make some of our most popular puppets ... all designed here in Melbourne. Parents buy these puppets to make be...
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Hand Puppet - Cow / with Soundbox
Elka$23.95Old MacDonald's cow got away! Elka make some of our most popular puppets ... all designed here in Melbourne. Parents buy these puppets to make bed...
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Hand Puppet - Dog / with Soundbox
Elka$23.95Man's best friend! Elka make some of our most popular puppets ... all designed here in Melbourne. Parents buy these puppets to make bedtime storie...
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Hand Puppet - Duckling / with Soundbox
Elka$23.95A yellow duckling ... not duck! Elka make some of our most popular puppets ... all designed here in Melbourne. Parents buy these puppets to make b...
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