{"product_id":"mini-toad-finger-puppet","title":"Mini Toad Finger Puppet","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThree fingers in, and the toad starts talking!  That's the clever bit — the mouth really opens and closes, so your child can give it a voice, a grumble, a song, and a very strong opinion about lunch. The forelegs move too, for waving, reaching, and the occasional dramatic gesture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eToads have been star characters in children's books forever, which makes this little one a natural at storytime. Prop it up for a read-aloud, let it interview the family at breakfast, or send it hopping across the garden on an expedition to find something interesting under a rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy we love the Folkmanis Mini Toad Finger Puppet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Mouth That Really Opens:\u003c\/strong\u003e The three-finger design lets your child work the mouth, so the toad talks, sings, and answers back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Forelegs Too:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front legs your child can wave, reach, and gesture with, which makes the character far more expressive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for Smaller Hands:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 6 inches, the mini design fits little fingers properly, so children can perform with it independently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautifully Made by Folkmanis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, detailed, and sturdy enough for the daily handling a favourite puppet gets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is a mini puppet different from a full-size Folkmanis puppet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMini puppets are worked with a few fingers rather than the whole hand, so they suit smaller children and pack easily into a bag. Full-size Folkmanis puppets sit over the entire hand and give a wider range of movement, which older children and adults tend to prefer for performing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre puppets good for quiet or shy children?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany parents find they help. Speaking through a character can feel easier than speaking as yourself, so a puppet often gives a hesitant child a gentler way into conversation, storytelling, and play with others — all while it simply feels like fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThree fingers, one chatty toad, and a great deal to say about everything! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkmanis Puppets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48707319136510,"sku":"FOLKM-8021","price":21.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/4448\/7112\/files\/mini_toad_8021_front_rgb.jpg?v=1786399620","url":"https:\/\/www.theplayfulpeacock.com\/products\/mini-toad-finger-puppet","provider":"The Playful Peacock","version":"1.0","type":"link"}