Tales of Beatix Potter Audiobook for 18 stories only $14.39

We just got in the "Tales of Beatrix Potter" by Beatrix Potter on audiobook CDs. This collection of 18 of Beatrix Potter's has the charming stories about Peter Rabbit, Tom Kitten, Mrs. Tittlemouse, and others that continue to enchant a whole new generation of fans.

Let your children share in the tradition of Beatrix Potter and her animal family , a literary treasure for generations to cherish. Her books have been translated into nearly every language and have neve been out of print.

Only #14.39 plus shipping. Check out all of our children's audiobooks.

Jester Costume Hats for Mardi Gras 15% off

Mardi Gras is always a fun time! We are all ready for winter to be over and one of our Jester hats will go great with any celebration. Mardi Gras is Feb 16, 2010. The jester hats sell for 15% off retail and we have a number to choose from. Only $16.98 for this Royal Court Jester hat.

The Royal Court Jester costume hat is purple with yellow diamonds around the head. The three points have a silver bell at the end of each point. It is about 15 inches (38.1 cm) between each of the tri-points on the hat and it is about 6 inches (15.2 cm) high at the center.

- Richard

New Folkmanis White Rabbit Puppet is Perfect for Alice in Wonderland

This new Folkmanis White Rabbit puppet is perfect for you Alice in Wonderland parties. It is pure white, all over except for its black eyes. The Folkmanis Standing White Rabbit puppet was released in January 2010. This pure white rabbit puppet has smooth, silky fur and a moveable mouth and paws. The rabbit puppet is in a sitting position with long perky ears. You can flop them bacak and forth. The rabbit is 10 inches long, 8 inches wide and 17 inches tall (25.4 cm x 20.3 cm x 43.2 cm)

Only $19.99 plus shipping.

Check out all of the new Folkmanis Puppets released so far in 2010.

- Richard

New Folkmans Hermit Crab Puppet

We have the new Folkmanis Hermit Crab puppet in stock. We are glad to get this in because living on an island, we get lots of customers coming to enjoy the beach and take long walks looking for sea shells. A momento from Langley was often one of the hermit crabs that Folkmanis used to make and discontinued. It was smaller than this new Hermit crab puppet.

The Folkmanis Hermit Crab puppet was released January 2010. You put your hand in the shell and crab from underneath to move the crab in and out of the shell and move its legs. The crab does not completely remove from the shell but comes out quite a ways. The puppeteer can really get their hand into the puppet and move it. The design of the shell and crab is very realistic with white shell with stiching and printed designs and the orange crab with quite real looking legs.

13 inches long, 9 inches wide, 11 inches high (33 cm x 22.9 cm x 27.9 cm)

Add the House for Hermit Crab children's book with this puppet.

- Richard

Checkout the new Folkmanis Chicken Puppet 20% off

Have you looked at the new Folkmanis Chicken puppet released in January 2010? This chicken puppet is a fun bird! The orange colored chicken has a red cocks comb, white eyes and moveable mouth and wings. You put your hand in the bottom of the body and into the head to easily move the mouth. Each wing has a glove under the wing for your fingers to move the wings. The legs of the chicken dangle when you hold him up but he does not stand on his own.

Only $27.59 each plus shipping.

The chicken is about 15 inches (38.1 cm) from the bottom of the body to the top of the head or 22 inches (55.9 cm) from the bottom of the feet to the top of the head. 12 inches long and 9 inches wide (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm). Check out the rest of the new Folkmanis puppets.

Folkmanis Collie Just Released Jan 22

We just got in the new Folkmanis Collie puppet. It is very realistic looking with long nose, cute face and brown and white fur. You can move the mouth easily from under the dog. My wife's family used to have a collie years ago. Good old Rebel was a great dog.

The Folkmanis collie puppet is about 14 inches high, 19 inches long and 7 inches wide (35.6 cm x 48.3 cm 17.8 cm)

20% off! Only $25.99 plus shipping. Check out the rest of the new Folkmanis puppets.

New Folkmanis Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Puppet

We are just really having fun with the new Folkmanis Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Puppet. Tess just got in a new book to go with it called "Where's the Big Bad Wolf." I will get that on here in a few days, but for now here is some info on this great new stage puppet.

The Folkmanis Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Stage puppet was released in January 2010. The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing hand puppet has a wolf puppet with white and gray body that is 16 inches (35.6 cm) tall.

The sheepskin over the wolf is removeable. You can move the mouth and the two paws. Here is a picture of the wolf puppet without the sheep skin. He is pretty versatile and has a cute face for such a "bad wolf".

Cost is only $20.99. Grab one now or check out all the new Folkmanis puppets in 2010.

- Richard

New Folkmanis Puppets for 2010

Whew! Where did the last few months go?!





Folkmanis has released 9 new puppets since December. The cute Groundhog finge puppet is just in time for Groundhog's Day. Get yours soon and help bring in Spring early this year.





The other new Folkmanis puppets are:

• Chicken


• Golden Retriever Puppy


• Hermit Crab


• Lamb with brown feet


• Standing White Rabbit


• Tiger Stage Puppet


• Wolf in Sheep's clothing - a new favorite of ours!

More information to come on each puppet. Richard

Costume hats for Christmas 15% Off

We added several great costume hats for Christmas including Reindeer Antlers, the Mrs Clause Muffin hat, Santa Claus with beard, and more. Visit our What's new page for the details 15% off these hats

Halloween Hats at 15% off Retail

Halloween is just a few weeks away. Make sure you start your costume with one of our affordable halloween hats. From Witches to Wizards, Pirates and Princesses, Alice in Wonderland, Dr Seuss and many more. All at 15% off retail!

Over 80 different hats, many for other occasions than Halloween.

Pouch! children's book by David Stein to go with Folkmanis Kangaroo Puppet

In "Pouch" children's book, David Ezra Stein, the creator of "Leaves" presents a delightful new tale of a curious baby kangaroo who wants to explore the exciting world around him. Full color."
David Stein's story about a new born roo that hops out of it mother' pouch to explore the world. But when it sees something new it jumps back in the "Pouch" for safety. Until one day it finds other roos to play with. colored pictures, hardcover book with 32 pages and dustcover. 15% off retail price.
Target Age: 04 to 05

The Folkmanis Kangaroo with Joey Puppet was released February 2009. The Kangaroo is light brown and has a finger puppet with legs. It comes attached in the pouch with a plastic string to allow use of the finger puppet separately. The mother Kangaroo puppet has movable paws and mouth. Requires a smaller hand to move the arms and mouth on the larger Kangaroo puppet. Designed for ages 3 and up. 20% off retail.

New Folkmanis Small Turkey in stock October

I have been a bit behind on my blogging. I took a quick trip to Omaha NE to be part of an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for my cousin's son. Having earned my Eagle Scout many years ago, I appreciate all that he went through to earn this great honor.

Flying across the country gives you some time to reflect. What a great country we have, with varied terrain and a wide range of people that make this a great place to live.

With Thanksgiving not far off for our Canadian friends and next month for the US, you might check out the new Folkmanis small Turkey puppet or even the Folkmanis large turkey puppet that we have. We will be getting the small turkey next Friday. But we have the large turkey in stock.

Richard

New Folkmanis Scarlet Macaw parrot finger puppet in stock

The Folkmanis Scarlet Macaw Finger Puppet was released September 2009 . Only $5.69 on our web site.

This Folkmanis scarlet macaw has very soft, featherlike material in red, blue and yellow. The face is white with black eyes and tan nose. You put your finger in the puppet from underneath the body. It is 7 inches tall, 2.5 inches long, and 3 inches wide (17.8 x 6.35 x 7.6 cm).

Red Eyed Tree Frog book by Joy Cowley to go with Folkmanis Red Eyed Tree Frog Puppet

In the "Red Eyed Tree Frog" children's book by Joy Cowley the "stunning full-color photographs bring readers up close and personal with this frog found in the rain forest of Central America." This is a great educational book for kids ages 4 to 8. Reading level 1.3

Pair this with the new and colorfull Folkmanis Red Eyed Tree Frog Puppet.

Folkmanis Brown Bear Puppet in stock

The new Folkmanis Brown Bear puppet is in stock.

The Folkmanis Brown Bear puppet was released September 2009.
"The Folkmanis Brown Bear puppet is so soft and cuddly that it is the perfect companion for any winter's snooze. And when you're awake, he is a wonderful puppet for role-play, story-telling or just for fun." Moveable mouth by putting your finger in the lower jaw. Legs are not moveable, but the bear is in a standing position.

It is 9 inches tall, 17 inches long, and 9 inches wide (22.9 x 43.2 x 22.9 cm). Weighs 11.0 oz ( 0.69 lbs, 312 g)

We just matched it with Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? children's book by Bill Martin. This classic book is now in board book and is a great story to go with the new Brown Bear puppet.

Folkmanis Eagle Stage Puppet now available

We just got in the Eagle Stage Puppet. The Folkmanis Eagle Stage Puppets was released September 2009. Only $17.60.

"A national symbol and an endangered species, the bald eagle evokes pride and nostalgia. This striking Folkmanis Eagle Stage Puppet features dark brown and white feather-like plush and gold-colored vinyl beak. Broad, flappable wings allow for soaring." Yes, the feather-like material is a dark brown and not black as it may seem on your computer. You can move the lower beak well with one finger and flap the wings!

It is 13 inches tall, 5 inches long, and 25 inches wing span (33 x 12.7 x 63.5 cm). Weighs 6.1 oz ( 0.38 lbs, 173 g)

Book to go with new Folkmanis Ferret Puppet, Ferret in the Bedroom Lizards in the Fridge

We just added a new book to go with the Folkmanis Ferret puppet. It is for young adults, 9 to 12. "Liz tells her zoologist father he must get rid of all the homeless animals he keeps at their house or she'll never win the sixth-grade class presidency, but when they're gone she misses them and learns there are more important things than winning." Only $5.09

Weighs 3.6 oz (0.22 lbs, 100 g)
(paperback, 0.39" H x 7.78" L x 5.14" W, 144 pages ) (0.99 x 19.8 x 13.1 cm)







The Folkmanis ferret was relased a few weeks ago, so the book is a nice addition for those critter lovers. "Ferret fans will love this beautiful slinky and butter-soft FERRET puppet! Slip your hand through the opening in his chest to work his mouth and let him weasel a smile out of you. Additional rear pocket for extra wriggling!



This new Folkmanis Ferret puppet is 11 inches tall, 25 inches long, and 6 inches wide (27.9 x 63.5 x 15.2 cm).

New Folkmanis Red Eyed Tree Frog Puppet In Stock

The Folkmanis Red Eyed Tree Frog puppet was released in September 2009. "Larger than life-sized, this Red-Eyed Tree Frog puppet will inspire to preserve and protect our rainforests. Brilliant colors highlight the ultra soft micro-fiber fabric "skin" while his bold red eyes await the cover of night for some fun froggy jumping!"

You put your hand in the frog from the rear and can move the two front legs and the mouth easily. 16 inches long, 11 inches wide, and 3 inches tall (40.6 x 27.9 x 7.6 cm). Weighs 4.3 oz (0.27 lb, 123 g) Only $17.60 at Act II Books and Puppets.

See al the new Folkmanis Puppets. Or check out all the other Folkmanis Frog Puppets.

New Folkmanis Pack Rat Puppet with Back Pack In Stock

The new Folkmanis Pack Rat Puppet with back pack is in stock. "Even if you find the real thing creepy, this roly-poly Rat puppet will win you over. With soft fur, expressive eyes and a little twitchy nose and tail, he can be shy or bold, cautious or curious. With his detachable 'Pack' he can collect to his heart's content." The arms are moveable and the mouth can be moved with smaller hands. You put your hand in the puppet from underneath to enter the arms and mouth.

9 inches long, 7 inches wide, and 12 inches tall (22.9 x 17.8 x 30.5 cm). Weighs 6.2 oz (0.39 lb, 178 g) Only $ 17.60

See all the new Folkmanis Puppets.

Painting the store More Folkmanis Puppet Info to Follow

I have been painting the trim on our building from a brown to a white. The base color of the building is not too bad, but we can not wait to have the trim changed to white. It took a bit to get approval to do this. We had a window to replace on one side of this 7 decade old building and we had to get city approval to replace it and approve the color. Then a permit to do the work. And the contractor had to get a permit to work in the city. A bit of a hassle, but easier to do that then to risk reprocussions in a small town. Anyway, we will have a much nicer looking facade once it is done. - Richard

Then I will be back to giving you more info on the Folkmanis puppets. We found a book to go with the Folkmanis Ferret puppet, but it will be a day bofore I can get it on the web.