{"product_id":"lil-friends-puppet-blue-heeler-26-cm","title":"Lil Friends Puppet - Blue Heeler \/ 26 cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn Australian Blue Heeler Puppet!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lil Friends Blue Heeler hand puppet has a hole size suitable for both adults and children. The size of the puppet also means that an adult's hand can utilize the thumb and pinky to animate its little arms. Put this all together, and your dog can rest on your arm and tell stories from the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Lil Friends puppets are made with recycled plastic fill and feature a recycled paper tag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find blue heelers on farms throughout Australia because they are exceptional working dogs with incredible energy and resilience. This hand puppet colouring is realistic and it makes a wonderful little buddy.\u003cspan\u003e Be brave, have a go ... don't let puppets intimidate you. Kids typically react very well to puppets, and we're happy to show you a few tricks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLil Friends puppets are so affordable they can be collected in sets for parents, educators and healthcare professionals. Puppetry itself fosters creativity, communication, and empathy in children, making learning enjoyable while enhancing social and emotional skills through imaginative play.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLil Friends \u003c\/span\u003eare made by Korimco - puppets makers for over 30 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducational and just plain fun!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModular and flexible open ended play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo packaging ... so no waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for use at home, storytelling with the kids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for professionals in healthcare \u0026amp; education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAge Suitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety standards : 3 yrs+ (AS\/NZS ISO 8124.1:2023)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat about 0-3 yrs : Only if supervised play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarget age : 2-12 yrs (ideal developmental target)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26 x 20 x 5 cm (approx.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150 grams (approx.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be machined washed (instructions on tag)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot clean using a mild clothes detergent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSponge rinse then dab dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of prolonged exposure to direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from any direct heat sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/6449\/1121\/files\/GWProductPageTrustBadges_FastDespatch_01_db3161d5-f4b9-4323-bf48-1ff27bc4dc1b_100x100.webp?v=1694307057\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/6449\/1121\/files\/GWProductPageTrustBadges_EasyExchange_01_dd46c6f7-9541-4609-a026-00dce2660c7c_100x100.webp?v=1694307045\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Korimco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53701904335153,"sku":"9312552609541","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/6449\/1121\/files\/147177-01-korimco-lil-friends-blue-heeler-hero.webp?v=1775825414","url":"https:\/\/geppettosworkshop.com.au\/products\/lil-friends-puppet-blue-heeler-26-cm","provider":"Geppetto's Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}