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Melissa & Doug
Character Puppets & Theater Introducing the stars of your show, a collection of plush character and animal puppets for children by Melissa and Doug Toys. Each puppet has an easy to move mouth, the people puppets features removable clothing and removable hand operating rod. This wide selection of hand held puppets by Melissa & Doug Toys may be your newest cast of celebrities at your next child's puppet show production. Your child may play the role of rescue heroes or sail the ocean with a pirate and his crew or dance with the ballerina, either way make your next playroom Broadway production memorable with these adorable character hand puppets! Educational Value of Melissa & Doug Puppets: These creative hand puppets for children help to develop fine motor skills while fostering imagination. Children have the opportunity to use their imagination while developing pretend play skills, creative storytelling and performance arts. |
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Puppet Theater - Our wooden puppet theater for children by Melissa
& Doug has a sturdy, non-tip base and plenty of room inside for a
puppeteer or two to put on a show! The playful, detailed graphics and
plush, velvety curtains will help inspire creativity and expression in any
child. Includes a chalkboard panel and clock with movable hands. Ages 3+
24.75" x 52" x 18" |
Ballerina Puppet - In her elegant pink tutu ready to dance this
ballerina in ready for Showtime. This full body ballerina puppet for
kids is manufactured by Melissa & Doug Toys. |
Police Officer Puppets- This
hero character puppet for children has a hat and badge is ready to get the
"bad guys" This police puppet by Melissa & Doug Toys has a removable blue
uniform. |
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Firefighter Puppet - This rescue hero is ready for duty, with his
firefighting uniform and fire hat. This firefighter puppet for kids is
manufactured by Melissa & Doug Toys. |
Construction Worker Puppet -
This hard working repair man is ready to build. This construction worker
puppet by Melissa & Doug Toys is wearing removable overalls with a tool
belt. 6.5" x 15" x 5" |
Cowgirl Puppet - This cowgirl is
ready to square dance with her pretty pink cowboy hat and pink western
outfit. This cowgirl puppet for children is manufactured by Melissa & Doug
Toys. |
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Baby Puppet - Born a star this
baby plush actor is ready for the puppet show. This full body baby puppet
for children is manufactured by Melissa & Doug. 8" x 20" x 6" |
Surgeon Puppet -This doctor
puppet for children is ready in his scrubs for his puppet reality show.
Melissa & Doug plush character puppets have removable hand held rods. 6.5"
x 15" x 5" |
Chef Puppet -This Chef Puppet by
Melissa & Doug is ready to cook a delicious dish. This chef puppet for
kids has a removable white uniform and red handkerchief around his neck.
6.5" x 15" x 5" |
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Pirate Puppet -Available late September |
Cheerleader Puppet - This spunky cheerleader puppet by Melissa &
Doug with bring team spirit to any show. This girl cheerleader has
an adorable cheerleading outfit and pompoms. |
Make Your Own Monster Puppet -
This is one of the most creative toys Melissa & Doug offer. Children will
begin with a "blank" purple puppet then create their own unique monster
puppet with
interchangeable Velcro pieces. boys and girls can create a different
monster every playtime. Includes 30 pieces of monster "parts" |
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Dragon Puppet - This magical dragon will
make a big hit for any medieval puppet show. |
Triceratops Dinosaur Puppet - This hand
held meat eater with bring excitement to any puppet show. Bight color and
high quality detail, this prehistoric favorite is sure to steal the show. |
T-Rex Dinosaur - Create the land before
time with this king of dinosaurs. This purple dinosaur has bright colors
and high quality detail, with large teeth and "ferocious" claws. |
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Horse Puppet - This adorable animal
puppet is perfect for the next playroom production. This plush horse
puppet is easy to manipulate and use. |
Rooster Puppet - Rise and shine
with this country feathered friend hand held puppet manufactured by
Melissa & Doug Toys. |
Stegosaurs
Puppet - This hand held prehistoric pal puppet will bring adventure
to any puppet show. This stegosaurs dinosaur plush puppet is bright
colored and detailed and watch out... he may steal the show. |
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Cow Puppet This hand held
country cow puppet will take the show with a smile on its face. This kids
farm animal puppet is manufactured by Melissa & Doug Toys. 16' x 10.5" x
5" |
Pig Puppet This little piggy is
ready to perform on Broadway. This plush pig puppet for children is
manufactured by Melissa & Doug Toys. 16" x 10.5" x 5" |
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History of Puppet Since storytelling and the need to express ourselves have always been a human quality so no one really knows when puppetry first began. Puppets were created as an extension of the person who made it. They allow us to create an imaginative world or recreate a human experience. Puppets were used to teach others a story, lesson or just for entertainment. Studying the history of puppetry, some believe that the first puppets began in China with the classic shadow puppets and shadow theater. Chinese puppet designers often created shadow puppets form animal skin, colored with paint, they are placed in front of a screen with light passing through it. The shadows of the puppets are seen by the audience on the other side. Native American created some of the earliest kind of puppets with ritual masks with hinged jaws, the puppeteers would move the mouth and limbs to tell stories though performance. Native Americans used puppets in festivals and ceremonial dances. While Egyptians created puppets from dried terra cotta pieces joining them to allow for movement. Puppets have a long history among humans. Puppet shows and puppets were mentioned in Aristotle and Plato's writing. Although puppets and story telling have existed throughout human history, with a simple hand gesture or motion, a story can be told. Puppets became an extension of the person performing with it. Puppets and puppetry allow us to make sense of our world and create imaginative worlds. They have and can be used to educate and entertain all ages. |
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