Tiger Hand Puppet

A STRIPED STORYTELLER FOR BOLD IMAGINATIVE PLAY - The Tiger Hand Puppet from The Puppet Company is a striking, playful resource designed to captivate and engage young learners during storytelling and role play. Crafted from colourful fabric with realistic embroidered eyes and a working mouth, this wild character brings a roar of excitement to any early years environment. Large enough to fit an adult hand and designed to cover the lower arm, it allows for animated, expressive interaction - ideal for group time, songs, or imaginative scenes. Whether prowling through a jungle story or making friends during dramatic play, this puppet invites rich conversation, exploration of emotions, and collaborative fun. Safe for newborns with adult supervision and independently suitable from 12 months, it's a powerful tool for communication, creative thinking, and confidence building.

Educational Benefits:

• encourages expressive language and storytelling
• builds emotional literacy and imaginative thinking
• supports social development through shared role play
• introduces animal characteristics and sound play

Classroom & Play Ideas:

• act out jungle adventures or favourite wild animal stories
• pair with themed books like The Tiger Who Came to Tea for interactive reading
• explore movement and sound with action-based games ("prowl like a tiger")
• include in puppet theatres for child-led performances and social play

Product Details:

• Suitable for ages: From birth with supervision; independently from 12+ months
• Dimensions: 31(H) x 16(W) x 7(L) cm
• Features a working mouth for expressive storytelling
• Soft fabric with realistic embroidered eyes and striped detailing
• Fits adult hands and covers the lower arm