String Puppet - Giraffe Marionette

Tall and speckled in cheerful yellow and red, this giraffe marionette stretches out on four long legs and a gently curved neck, topped with a pair of perky red-tipped ears that bob along as she moves and a tail that flicks behind her. A wooden crossbar controls her strings, and with a little practice, her legs sway into an easy, loping walk across the floor or along the edge of a tabletop stage. Painted with water-based colors, safe for little hands and ASTM-tested, she is built to handle plenty of tugging while children figure out how the strings work together. Keeping all four long legs moving in the right order takes real focus, turning a simple walk into a small triumph and a fun, hands-on workout for growing coordination and patience alike. For kids ages 3 and up.