An Australian Brushtail Possum Puppet!
The Lil Friends Possum 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 possum can rest on your arm and tell stories from the forest.
All Lil Friends puppets are made with recycled plastic fill and feature a recycled paper tag.
You'll find brushtail possums across Australia in a variety of habitats. We have LOTS of them in the Dandenong Ranges, and their preferred habitat often overlaps with housing. At night, they can make a bizarre growling sound and grow quite large. Unfortunately, they managed to invade New Zealand and are really harmful to their environment. This hand puppet is a little smaller than an actual possum and makes a wonderful little buddy. 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.
Lil 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.
Heritage
- Lil Friends are made by Korimco - puppets makers for over 30 years
- Designed in Australia
Features
- Educational and just plain fun!
- Modular and flexible open ended play
- No packaging ... so no waste
- Suitable for use at home, storytelling with the kids
- Suitable for professionals in healthcare & education
Age Suitability
- Safety standards : 3 yrs+ (AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2023)
- What about 0-3 yrs : Only if supervised play
- Target age : 2-12 yrs (ideal developmental target)
Specifications
- 26 x 20 x 5 cm (approx.)
- 150 grams (approx.)
Care Instructions
- Keep clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth
- Can be machined washed (instructions on tag)
- Spot clean using a mild clothes detergent
- Sponge rinse then dab dry
- Keep out of prolonged exposure to direct sunlight
- Keep away from any direct heat sources
