Bear in Tree Stump (11)

Awards: 2011 PARENTS' CHOICE Gold Peeking from his hiding place safe inside a tree stump, this familiar face from the woodlands of North America could charm the honey from the bees. With his soft fur and sweet face, you'll love animating the BEAR IN TREE STUMP's mouth and arms to play a game of peek-a-boo! ~The perfect size for a beginning puppeteer, this warm and cozy critter can be manipulated to curl up inside the attached furry tree stump for a long winter's nap, or it can stretch out into a half-body extension with its two front legs. The hand insertion area contains sections for four different fingers: one for each of the two front legs, and two for optional mouth manipulation. The construction allows a wide variety of different gestures and positions. Included with the puppet are facts of interest about bear cubs and a story about a small bear that spends the winter inside a stump. This charming puppet might inspire young students to investigate more features and habits of different kinds of bears. Dr. Flora Joy ©2011 Parents' Choice~