Our sleepiest native animal! Lower your expectations ... the koala kinda' just sits there, sleeping or munching. They're very cute (from a distance), and really hard to find in the wild ... and very quiet. Imagine yourself telling stories at bedtime, or taking a long plane trip ... and you slowly pull out a sleepy koala puppet and tell quiet stories of lazy afternoons in the Australian bush. Be brave, have a go ... don't let puppets intimidate you. Kids typically react very well to puppets, and we're happy to show you a few tricks. The Ocean Yuen collection of hand puppets includes a range of Australian animals. Designed and made right here in Australia, they make a great souvenir for visitors from overseas. The design of the koala puppet also makes it suitable for use in a school, library or kinder environment for imaginative play and story telling! In particular, the thickness and quality of the fabric makes them superior to the souvenir-style puppets available. The koala puppet makes a great gift, and puppetry itself fosters creativity, communication, and empathy in children, making learning enjoyable while enhancing social and emotional skills through imaginative play. Its hole size is suitable for a small adult hand or child, and if you can reach, you can make its little clawed arms move! Heritage Australian owned and made, in Sydney They have expertise in puppets over 25 years Features Educational and just plain fun! Ideal size to fit child or small adult sized hands Suitable for use at home, storytelling with the kids Suitable for professionals in healthcare education Predominantly mixed polymer fabrics No packaging ... so no waste Age Suitability Safety standards : 3 yrs+ (AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2023) What about 0-3 yrs : Only if supervised play Target age : 2-99 yrs (ideal developmental target) Specifications 28 x 20 x 5 cm (approx.) 200 grams (approx.) Care Instructions Keep clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth Spot clean using a mild clothes detergent Sponge rinse then dab dry Do not immerse in water or damage may occur Keep out of prolonged exposure to direct sunlight Keep away from any direct heat sources
