Hand Puppets

Our big cuddly AMERICAN ALLIGATOR PUPPET will swamp you with affection! This realistically rendered puppet, with velour ruching on his body and soft plastic teeth, crouches at the riverbank ready to make a splash in your home! A life-size 31-inches long, the American Alligator puppet is recommended for ages 3 and up.

Prized for their lustrous, warm fleece, Alpacas grow their long woolly coats to withstand the crisp mountain air. The Folkmanis ALPACA Puppet is as soft and gentle as a Peruvian flower. Its sweet face and ultra-soft micro fiber body plush make this Alpaca puppet irresistibly cuddly.

Peeking from his hiding place safe inside a tree stump, this familiar face from the woodlands of North America could charm the honey from the bees. With his soft fur and sweet face, you'll love animating the BEAR IN TREE STUMP's mouth and arms to play a game of peek-a-boo!

This familiar face from the woodlands of North America could charm the honey from the bees. One of our original designs, the Baby Black Bear puppet's popularity still runs strong. With his soft fur and sweet face, you'll love him, too.

Out of hibernation and fresh from the den comes the newest POLAR BEAR CUB from Folkmanis® Puppets. Heirloom design with soft plush fur, padded paws and a workable mouth, this cuddly glacial gladiator will easily find a warm place in your heart.

A playful pooch whose raison d'être is to be adored, the Folkmanis® French Bulldog puppet is the epitome of cuteness! Distinctively featured with bat shaped ears and wrinkly face, you'll carry this canine companion everywhere and fool your friends with your newly well-trained lapdog.

Snuggle up with this furry, floppy realistic feline. This Ragdoll Cat is true to its breed. With relaxed paws and a long fluffy tail, it looks almost boneless! Put side by side with a real live cat and it would be hard to tell the difference. Made of long, chocolate tipped plush with white markings.

Shake your tail feathers with the whimsical FUNKY CHICKEN puppet! This groovy gal has feather soft plush, playful eyes and velvety comb atop her cute little head. Animate the head and wings to enliven this gregarious bird for pecking and flapping fun! 

This adorable Folkmanis BABY CHIMPANZEE is a hug-able puppet that can be any child's best friend. With a movable mouth and sweet expression, he is fun for playtime, naptime or taking him on the road as a travel buddy.

Feeling crabby? This brilliantly colored Crab puppet can cheer you up in a pinch! With his bright orange body and soft patterned shell, he'll sidle blithely into your heart. Slip your hand inside his underside to wiggle legs and pincers.

Sitting on his rump, tail curled and reaching for Mom, he may look harmless, but watch out! This BABY DRAGON puppet is a fierce creature in training. Animate his arms and mouth and he'll light fires in your heart. Fashioned in scaly textured fabric with satiny wings, the Baby Dragon puppet measures 8.5-inches tall.

Rising up through the shadows emerges the formidable Folkmanis® Black Dragon puppet. Elaborately detailed with hypnotic eyes, serpentine skin and reptilian accents, this legendary creature comes to life with movement in the mouth, forked tongue and arms. Pull the cord at the base of the tail to expand an impressive wingspan and give flight to your fantastic imagination!  

Sculpted fabric enhances the ethereal look of the SKY DRAGON puppet. With rich detailing, this spectacular dragon features a movable mouth, forelegs and velvet wings to take flight. This champion of mythical creatures is destined to guide your journey into realms of fantasy.

Adding to the Folkmanis family of award-winning dragon puppets is this timeless symbol of heraldry, the Wyvern Dragon. It's easy to manipulate the velvety mouth and tongue of this scaly green iconic beast and have fun for ages and ages! Designed for ages 3 and up.

It's a classic springtime sight, a line of fluffy yellow ducklings waddling after mom. Operate the beak and wings of this baby DUCKLING PUPPET for a little springtime all year 'round. Duckling puppet measures 9-inches tall, is recommended for ages 3 and up. Does not stand alone as shown.

Swooping in for a perfect landing is the Folkmanis® PEREGRINE FALCON puppet. Signature markings of the species, extraordinary design and realistic movement in the head, mouth and wings give flight to your imagination. Create your own medieval scene and practice your falconry skills anywhere with this majestic bird.

Ready for mischief, the FUNNY FROG puppet begs for your attention with expressive eyes and wide open smile. Donned in a hip, chartreuse, textured fabric all the way to his gangly feet, this comical character comes to life with movable mouth and front legs.

A perennial petting zoo and farm favorite, the good-natured goat is charming and sweet. Folkmanis' 19-inch, salt-and-pepper rendition has a sweet face; floppy ears; and soft, safe, stuffed horns. Weighted, vinyl hooves make playtime jumping and climbing - some of a goat's favorite activities - realistic and fun.

Make any house a home with this life-like Golden Retriever Puppy puppet. Featuring soft golden plush, a workable mouth and soulful black eyes, his realism will make him a beloved family pet for years to come. Golden Retriever puppet is 17, is recommended for ages 3 and up.

Make story time something to cluck over with the Folkmanis® HEN puppet. With a feathery red-brown plush body and movable beak, this barnyard beauty will have everyone flocking around for creative play.

This beautiful green Iguana puppet makes a perfect pet for lizard lovers. Versatile and realistic, you can animate his forked tongue, jaws and front feet. His soft, scaly textured body is fun to touch and will never shed!

Experience the beauty of life and the magic of metamorphosis with the Folkmanis® Monarch Life Cycle puppet. A wonderful teaching tool with extraordinary design, this unique toy changes from caterpillar to chrysalis to adult monarch butterfly. Utilize the zippers to tuck and reveal one stage to the next and watch life unfold before your eyes! Once the transformation is complete, insert your hands into the monarch wings to cause a flutter with your friends.  

Keep an eye on the bananas - this Monkey is nimble-fingered! When you manipulate its arms, head and mouth, this velvety puppet will steal any scene...maybe even a snack.

Alert and eager, this adorable rodent sits hoping for cheese, or maybe it would rather keep you company at your computer? With big ears and a movable mouth and arms, he's a small fellow who will be a big favorite.

Tall, silent, with curving "horns" and stern-looking, yellow eyes, the Great Horned Owl possesses a disturbing beauty. At night, in the dark when we have trouble seeing, he startles us with a sudden, "Who-who-whoo!" And we are glad we are not smaller than he. This magnificently crafted puppet features feather-like plush, movable wings, a rotating head and blinking eyes.

Feathery tan and grey plush mimic the soft, silent feathers of the SCREECH OWL puppet so realistically that they almost camouflage this woodland creature. With the hidden rod, turn his head to fix his watchful eyes on you!

A North American beauty, the Folkmanis® Snowy Owl puppet is a real head-turner. With the post inside, rotate the head 360° or you animate the wings and let your imagination soar. Take flight with your furry friend out in nature or snuggle up together with a good book.

Equipped with a realistic sounding grunter that activates with a squeeze of his pot belly, this cuddly little porker will have you rolling on the floor laughing! Delightful silky soft plush of pale pink with grey patches and a curly tail come to life with a workable snout, mouth and front trotters.

With its sweet smiling face and curlicue tail, this PIGLET PUPPET is all yours to sing along with your favorite barnyard tunes, zip-line through the forest, or snuggle in your arms.

Special plush gives this Porcupine puppet the appearance of having quills, but never fear! While she may poke about, she won't poke you! Hand enters from chest area to animate the front legs and head.

FLOPPY BUNNY RABBIT is a delightful 17-inch bundle of softness. Created in cream-colored fabric that so ultra soft no one will ever want to put her down. Floppy Bunny Rabbit will hop into the hearts of young and old with her charming looks.

The classic and timeless design of this Standing White Rabbit puppet make him a winner, no matter what race is run. Large as life and twice as cuddly, once you pick him up you won't want to put him down. Standing White Rabbit puppet features movable front paws and mouth, stands 17, is recommended for ages 3 and up.

A curious critter with ring-tail and bandit-mask, the Folkmanis® Raccoon puppet sits up begging for interaction. He's an opportunistic omnivore so keep an eye on your snacks! Animate the mouth and forelegs of this friendly forager and engage your friends in fun animal antics.  

Who's that masked creature making all that racket? The raccoons must be looting the trash again. Even if he is spending too much time in the can, you won't mind when you see this adorable creature peeking out from under the lid. Little Raccoon says, please recycle!

This little masked critter would rather snuggle in your arms than steal food! With a bit of encouragement, you'll have it acting as curious as only a raccoon can be.

Even if you find the real thing creepy, this roly-poly Rat puppet will win you over. With soft fur, expressive eyes and a little twitchy nose and tail, he can be shy or bold, cautious or curious. With his detachable "Pack" he can collect to his heart's content.

You do not need to journey to our oceans' coasts to experience the beauty of the Harbor Seal. This adorable puppet has such a heartwarming, soulful face it is hard to put down. Big, black eyes; soft whiskers, and silky fabric fur make the puppet a sure-to-be favorite.

He pants, he barks, he hunts for fleas, he wags his tail, he tilts his head quizzically, he sniffs your sleeve- and he makes your friends believe he's real, all with your help, of course. But a hidden entrance and long fur hide the secret of your participation, so prepare to charm and be charmed by the magic of one of our most popular puppets.

What's your hurry? This two-toed BABY SLOTH PUPPET is taking it easy and wants to be carried everywhere with you. This fascinating creature comes from the rainforest but can saunter right into your heart.

This nocturnal wide-eyed Flying-squirrel puppet is designed in ultra-soft plush in his flying position, allowing the puppeteer's hand to glide this adorable creature along.

In the tradition of Folkmanis' award-winning wildlife puppets, comes this gracefully detailed Gray Squirrel Puppet. Featuring rich plush, a movable mouth and thread whiskers, this inquisitive squirrel comes with his own acorn so he won't need to raid the nut bowl!

Is this Tortoise looking for a hare to race? This silk-screened, suede-cloth puppet is just one step away from nature. Head & front legs articulate or retract into shell completely.

An ancient marine creature, the SEA TURTLE puppet is beautifully rendered with patterned shell, scaly-looking body fabric and suede cloth underbelly. Her wise eyes and movable mouth tell the story of her ancestors as her front flippers propel her to the depths of the sea and your heart.

He's a lean, scaly green eating machine. The giant Tyrannosaurus Rex continues to fascinate young and old alike, retaining his legendary status as king of the dinosaurs. Animate his jaws (of course) and feel the raw power of the mighty 'Rex.

More cuddly than fierce, this tawny brown and white Wolf Pup puppet is fresh from the den with fluffy, soft fur to keep both you and him warm this winter. His sweet expressive face features perky ears, brilliant blue eyes and a movable muzzle. Not the lone wolf type, this gregarious little guy will prey on you for lots of love to surely become a leader of your puppet pack.

The GRAY WOLF is 22-inches long and has feathery plush fabric in gray, brown and white. Big ears and pointy snout give the Wolf its character and charm while the movable mouth will give a voice – or howl – to it.