Living Puppets Addie The Ant 14-Inch Hand Puppet

Name: Living Puppets Addie The Ant 14-Inch Hand Puppet
Brand: Flat River Group
SKU: G0850072174617
Price: 56.99 USD
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Ages 3-7

Kids who love hand puppets and pretend play

Storytelling, roleplay, and imaginative play

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Product Overview

Addie the Ant is a hand puppet from Living Puppets, hand-made and designed in Germany with a moving mouth and head so kids can bring the character to life through storytelling and roleplay. Made of soft, cuddly polyester plush, this ant puppet stands apart from the usual cast of dogs, bears, and bunnies found in most puppet lines. It's built for kids who like to talk, perform, and act out their own stories with a character in hand.

Hand-made, German-designed construction with soft, cuddly plush material
Moving mouth and head bring Addie to life for expressive play
Fosters social and emotional learning, speech and communication skills, and fine-motor development
Encourages storytelling, role-play adventures, and imaginative play
An ant-themed character that stands out among more common animal puppet designs

WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD

Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

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Care Notes

cleaning: Spot clean recommended for the polyester plush material.

Use Cases

birthday gift for a young child
imaginative play and storytelling sessions
roleplay and puppet show activities
quiet solo play at home
gift for a child who enjoys plush animals
hand-me-down toy for preschool and early elementary ages

Skills Developed

primary skill: Storytelling and imaginative play
fine motor: Hand and finger movement used to animate the puppet's mouth and head

Age Suitability

minimum safe age: 3 years
ideal age range: 3-8 years
developmental fit: 3-4 years: Introductory roleplay and imaginative play with a movable mouth and head. 5-7 years: Storytelling and puppet-show style play using the movable mouth and head.
upper age note: Most children over 8 will find the puppet play style less engaging.

Play Patterns

primary play type: Imaginative roleplay
play structure: Open-ended puppet play
social context: Solo or group storytelling and puppet shows
adult involvement: Can be used independently or alongside an adult for guided storytelling
play progression: Starts with simple mouth and head animation, progresses to full storytelling and puppet-show scenarios
session length: Short to medium play sessions

Why It Works

primary benefit: Encourages storytelling and role-play through the movable mouth and head.
secondary benefit: Supports imaginative play and self-expression.

What Makes It Fun

A 14-inch handmade plush ant with a moving mouth and head, so kids can make Addie talk, nod, and join the conversation.

Why They'll Love It

* Moving mouth and head for expressive play * 14-inch brown plush ant hand puppet * Handcrafted design brings the character to life * Soft polyester build, light at 1.3 pounds

Customer Q&A

How tall is Addie The Ant?

Addie The Ant is a 14-inch hand puppet.

What material is the puppet made of?

It is made of polyester material.

Is it handmade?

Yes, it is hand-made and crafted with care, designed in Germany.

Does the puppet's mouth move?

Yes, it features a movable mouth and head so kids can animate it during play.

What age is this puppet suitable for?

It is suitable for ages 3 to 8.

How much does it weigh?

It weighs approximately 1.3 pounds.

Living Puppets Addie The Ant 14-Inch Hand Puppet