{"product_id":"the-gruffalos-child-no-book","title":"The Gruffalo's Child (No Book)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReimagine the much-loved tale of \u003ci\u003eThe Gruffalos Child\u003c\/i\u003e with this beautifully handcrafted finger puppet set, created in official collaboration with Magic Light Pictures. Featuring both The Gruffalo and The Gruffalos 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 Donaldsons 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. \u003ci\u003ePlease note: the book and puppet stand are not included.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances oral language, vocabulary, and storytelling skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages imaginative play and role-play that fosters creativity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports fine-motor skills through puppet manipulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds social-emotional skills through shared play and character exploration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the puppets to act out scenes during group reading of \u003ci\u003eThe Gruffalos Child\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage children to retell the story in their own words using the puppets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate imaginative œwhat happens next? activities to extend the narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporate puppets into drama sessions to build confidence in performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAges: Suitable for ages 3+.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: The Gruffalo 16.5 cm high; The Gruffalos Child 11.5 cm high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 150 g (box set).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook and stand not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939021066353,"sku":"TATRGRCH","price":34.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/tatrgrch_the-gruffalo-s-child-no-book_v1_2.jpg?v=1768371385","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/the-gruffalos-child-no-book","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}