The Gruffalo Puppet Set (no Book)

Reimagine the much-loved tale of The Gruffalo’s Child with this beautifully handcrafted finger puppet set, created in official collaboration with Magic Light Pictures. Featuring both The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child, this set is carefully made from 100% New Zealand wool by skilled women artisans in Nepal, supporting fair trade practices and ethical production. Each puppet is soft, durable, and designed to fit comfortably on small hands, making it perfect for interactive storytelling. Children can bring Julia Donaldson’s classic characters to life, acting out favourite moments from the story or creating imaginative adventures of their own. Ideal for bedtime reading, classroom literacy sessions, or role-play activities, the set provides a fun and tactile way to inspire creativity, language development, and a love of reading. A timeless keepsake, these puppets not only enhance story time but also encourage social interaction and collaborative play. Please note: the book and puppet stand are not included.

Educational Benefits

• Enhances oral language, vocabulary, and storytelling skills.
• Encourages imaginative play and role-play that fosters creativity.
• Supports fine-motor skills through puppet manipulation.
• Builds social-emotional skills through shared play and character exploration.

Classroom Ideas

• Use the puppets to act out scenes during group reading of The Gruffalo’s Child.
• Encourage children to retell the story in their own words using the puppets.
• Create imaginative “what happens next?” activities to extend the narrative.
• Incorporate puppets into drama sessions to build confidence in performance.