Hand Puppets

Discover Australia's Premier Hand Puppet Collection for Education & Play Transform storytelling and learning with our premium hand puppets, designed for teachers, parents, and therapists across Australia. These larger-than-life characters offer superior control and expression compared to finger puppets, making them perfect for classroom activities, speech therapy, and imaginative home...

Discover Australia's Premier Hand Puppet Collection for Education & Play

Transform storytelling and learning with our premium hand puppets, designed for teachers, parents, and therapists across Australia. These larger-than-life characters offer superior control and expression compared to finger puppets, making them perfect for classroom activities, speech therapy, and imaginative home play.

Each puppet features durable construction, expressive faces, and comfortable hand access for animated storytelling that captivates children's attention. Whether you're teaching social skills, building vocabulary, or simply creating magical moments, our hand puppets deliver educational value wrapped in pure fun.

  • Perfect for educators: Classroom activities, group time, and ESL instruction
  • Therapeutic benefits: Speech therapy, social-emotional learning, and confidence building
  • Home entertainment: Bedtime stories, creative play, and family bonding
  • Quality construction: Durable materials built for frequent use
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  • Little Turtle Folkmanis // #Best Australian Puppet Store™
    Little Turtle Folkmanis
    Little Turtle Folkmanis Knock Knock….who's knocking on my shell !!! This Folkmanis Little Hand Puppet is very cute. He has movable legs and mouth. Grab a book with any Turtle in it and let your child act out the story whilst you read. A...
    $32.00
    $32.00
  • Little Fox Folkmanis // #Best Australian Puppet Store™
    Little Fox Folkmanis
    Look out little Chooks…i'm just outside the coop!! This Folkmanis Little Hand Puppet is very cute. He has movable hands and mouth. Grab a book with any Fox in it and let your child act out the story whilst you read. A wonderful way...
    $43.00
    $43.00
  • Little Piggy Folkmanis // #Best Australian Puppet Store™
    Little Piggy Folkmanis
    Oink Oink - is that a wolf I hear !!! This Folkmanis Little Hand Puppet is very cute. He has movable hands and mouth. Grab a book with any Piggy in it and let your child act out the story whilst you read. A...
    $32.00
    $32.00
  • Rabbit In Hat - Folkmanis
    Rabbit In Hat - Folkmanis
    Watch this crazy rabbit come out of the hat and entertain little ones for hours and hours……. Soft, cheeky and very friendly…. Recommended Age: 3 +
    $64.00
    $64.00
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  • Shop Folkmanis™ Barn Owl // #AUSTRALIAN ONLINE TOY STORE
    Folkmanis Barn Owl
    The barn owl's ethereal appearance matches its silent hunting style. Soft and light, this barn owl puppet's feathery plush in shades of brown, gray and white will charm you with its beauty while you animate its head and wings. The barn owl has the...
    $109.00
    $109.00
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  • Snowy Owl Folkmanis
    Snowy Owl Folkmanis
    This puppet is a real head-turner! Besides being able to make his head turn 360 degrees, you can animate this Snowy Owl’s feather-soft wings to create a real flap in your neck of the woods! The snowy owl is found from the north of...
    $82.00
    $82.00
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  • Pack Rat - FolkmanisPack Rat - Folkmanis
    Pack Rat - Folkmanis
    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. He is off to collect more trinkets...
    $72.00
    $72.00
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  • Baby Turtle - FolkmanisBaby Turtle - Folkmanis
    Baby Turtle - Folkmanis
    Moveable mouth plush, plump and huggable, this turtle puppet in bright green plush has movable feet and mouth. Grab and pull the front of his shell and he hides inside. Even though he may be shy, he won’t be slow to win your affection....
    $45.00
    $45.00
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  • Turtleneck Turtle - Folkmanis
    Turtleneck Turtle - Folkmanis
    This little turtle is out shopping for outfits. He may have found the perfect turtle neck for his upcoming vacation. Will he be off in the mountains skiing? Crawling through the woods for dinner at Grandma’s house? Or just cozying up to the fire?...
    $85.00
    $85.00
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  • Large Turtle Folkmanis
    Large Turtle Folkmanis
    Plush, plump and huggable, this Turtle puppet in bright green plush has movable feet and mouth. Grab and pull the front of his shell and he hides inside. Even though he may be shy, he won’t be slow to win your affection. Available in...
    $75.00
    $75.00
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  • Mini Turtle Folkmanis // #Best Australian Puppet Store™
    Mini Turtle - Folkmanis
    This sweet Mini Turtle Puppet is the perfect companion for going on swimmingly fun adventures. Birthday July 2010. Recommended Age: 3 +
    $26.00
    $26.00
  • Small Peacock - Folkmanis
    Small Peacock - Folkmanis
    The full-sized Folkmanis Peacock has won multiple awards. Now with the same fabulous colors highlighting the male bird, the 10-inch SMALL PEACOCK is a wonderful new addition to any toy box. Easy to use by simply placing an open hand in the “feathers” like...
    $69.00
    $69.00
  • Tortoise - Folkmanis
    Tortoise - Folkmanis
    2003 Teacher’s Choice Award 1997 National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Honours Award 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. 33cm long. Recommended...
    $57.00
    $57.00
  • Hermit Crab - Folkmanis // #Best Australian Puppet Store™
    Hermit Crab - Folkmanis
    Feeling crabby? This brilliantly coloured 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. Recommended Age: 3 +...
    $65.00
    $65.00
  • Harbour Seal - Folkmanis // #Best Australian Puppet Store™
    Harbour Seal Folkmanis
    2006 iParenting Media Excellent Product Award 2006 Dr Toy Best Vacation Products 2006 Parents Choice Recommended Honour Award 2006 Creative Child Awards Preferred Choice Award - Toy of the Year Finalist Preferred Choice Award - Toy of the Year finalist (kids puppets category) You...
    $89.00
    $89.00
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  • Folkmanis™ Baby Sea Otter Puppet - AUSTRALIAN TOY // Shop Now
    Baby Sea Otter - Folkmanis
    Nestled in your arms, the soulful eyes of this charming Baby Sea Otter puppet will bring out your nurturing instincts. This playful puppet is flexible and easy to animate. Make him groom his soft fur and whiskers for captivating fun!
    $49.00
    $49.00
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  • Red Octopus - Folkmanis
    Red Octopus - Folkmanis
    This fascinating creature is true to life with vivid coloration and eight movable arms. Each arm is operable with printed suction cups on the underside. Easy to wriggle around, the RED OCTOPUS PUPPET literally fits like a glove, instantly coming to life. Recommended Age:...
    $92.00
    $92.00
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  • Snail - Folkmanis
    Snail - Folkmanis
    He may be slow, but at least he’s not slimy! Standing at 30.5cm tall, this expressive SNAIL puppet, as well as being soft and cuddly, also has workable horns and mouth. With these features, he can show surprise, remorse, joy, dejection, and numerous other...
    $62.00
    $62.00
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  • Shop Folkmanis Fluffy Cat // #1 Australian Puppet Store™ // Shop Now
    Folkmanis Fluffy Cat
    A princess among kitties, this whimsical Fluffy Cat has a movable mouth with a realistic tongue to demand more kibbles. Her extra fluffy body and long luxurious tail are sure to elicit lots of laughs.Recommended Age: 3 + Folkmanis Fluffy Cat for Kids, Schools,...
    $88.00
    $88.00
  • Folkmanis™ Black Cat Hand Puppet - Australian Puppet // Shop Now
    Folkmanis Black Cat Hand Puppet
    An AFFORDABLE Folkmanis™ Black Cat Hand Puppet for the classroom or fun at home. Feline fans don't care much about superstition when it comes to the new Black Cat puppet. Stretched out and ready for playtime, this cool kitten has sleek, short, ebony plush...
    $69.00
    $69.00