Melissa & Doug Farm Friends Hand Puppets (Set of 4) - Cow, Horse, Sheep, and Pig Soft Puppets for Kids and Toddlers Ages 2+

Well made and really cute. They are a nice size, adults can use them too. They are large enough to not get lost easily and they can be carried around.

Purchased for 2 year old granddaughter who loves to sing Old Macdonald.

My kids absolutely love them. I'm not a huge fan of puppets (they creep me out- all puppets, not just these) but my kids have been wanting puppets to play with since they saw some puppet show at this Halloween event. I try not to let my own dislikes interfere with my kids' tastes, so I started looking for the least creepy puppets I could find. These were it- they're pretty harmless and about as uncreepy as puppets get. The kids loved them from the moment we opened the box. Soft, about as cute as a puppet can be, and well-made. They have a slot in the head for their three middle fingers and the pinky and thumb go into the arms- no mouths to move, thankfully, so you know, they're nodding puppets. The kids have been carrying them everywhere for weeks- and putting on impromptu puppet shows, all that jazz. They've also tried, as the destructive little moppets do, to pull the 'body' of the puppet down to try to make it longer- applying considerable force into their efforts (it didn't work, of course); and they've (over)stuffed the puppets full of other toys and used them as bags to carry them around, and they've stepped on them, wiped their noses on them, piled chairs on them, stepped on them, played tug of war with them, and generally abused the poor things during standard child-esque play— and the puppets have held up to it all with no marks or tears yet, so well done them. To sum up: cute, soft, durable, well-made, not-terribly-creepy. Thumbs up, from a parental perspective, and all-hands-in from my kids'.

Got these to help teach my son about animals. They are soft and cute, but definitely meant for kid hands (which I knew before I bought so I knew what to expect). They seem to be good quality and hope my son will enjoy them more as he gets bigger.

The build quality is there. My 15 month grandson likes to probe, pull, bite and poke at things. I was concerned that he might decide to try and eat an eyeball or other part that he might detach but these are relatively safe and aren’t a choking hazard. They are cute, and he’s able to identify the appropriate animal. It’s fun watching him mimic the sounds each would make. Farm animals are definitely his favorite. I am an adult male, and could barely get my hand in there. If you are an adult, you might have a hard time getting your hand in there to articulate movement but it fits toddlers well and they will have fun pretending they’re moving the arms and head of the puppets. It’s a good value for a quality built, sturdy hand puppet.

Great quality. Kids loved these for our farm week activities.

Very fun to play with the kids.

Some items are hard to use due to small space even for small woman’s hands. Fogey about fathers using it.

Lovely and soft puppets each farm animal identified clearly!! Granddaughter of 2years loved them.

Un buen regalo para mi bebé, cuando tenemos viajes o no quiere comer son los que me ayudan a tranquilizarlo o motivarlo a comer

Listen up, folks! The Melissa & Doug Farm Friends Hand Puppets set is the bee's knees when it comes to toys for kids and caregivers. You get four glove puppets that are perfect for acting out scenes or simply for some good old-fashioned puppet play. And let me tell you, these puppets are top-notch when it comes to developing motor skills, hand-eye coordination, communication skills, self-confidence, and parent-child bonding. Not only are these puppets functional, but they're also downright adorable. You get a sheep, a cow, a pig, and a horse, all made with bright and colorful washable fabrics. So even if your little one has a case of the grubbies, you don't have to worry about these puppets getting too grungy. They'll provide years of playtime fun and make an exceptional gift for kids between the ages of 2 and 6. But wait, there's more! These Farm Friends Hand Puppets aren't just cute and functional, they're also great for encouraging your child's imagination and communication skills. You can use them to help your kiddo identify each animal and replicate its sound, or ask them to describe the colors, patterns, and other details of each puppet. And hey, you can even use the puppets to ask your child's puppet questions, promoting communication skills and imaginative play. Overall, the Melissa & Doug Farm Friends Hand Puppets are the bomb-diggity of toys for kids and adults to enjoy together. They offer multiple ways to improve the pretend-play experience and are built to last. So what are you waiting for? Get your hands on these puppets and let the good times roll!

Great puppets, just smaller than I thought.

It is ok....nothing great. The puppets look good, but the inside of the head (where the hand should be put) does not go all the way to the top of the head. Also, there is no separate space given to keep the thumb when you put your hand inside. Because of that it s difficult to use them as hand puppets.