Beleduc Turtle or Tortoise Hand Puppet

A friendly Turtle or Tortoise (his smile is much bigger than the picture) in a soft material which just makes you want to hug it.

Beleduc puppets fit literally like a glove, there is a cuff to keep the puppet in place, then place each finger and thumb to control the puppet, making this Tortoise or Turtle have four independently working legs as well as a moving head.  Its easy to make the puppet move and a medium adult or child's hand will fit into the glove. Obviously having a shell to protect it, means when you need to you can disappear safely inside out of harms way. 

A 9 year old with fairly small hands managed it easily, 3 year old could work it in their own way but still loved how it moved, mummy with large hands can just get a hand in and can create a whole magic world of stories. 

There is added detail on the design with shining black eyes, a large smile, shell detail and even the edges of the shell curve like a real shell. 

Age 3+