Introduce young learners to the fascinating world of Australian wildlife with the Australian Baby Animals Book & Finger Puppets Set, featuring the delightful work of renowned illustrator Frané Lessac. This engaging set combines an educational book with five adorable finger puppets, offering an interactive way for children to explore the wonders of Australia’s most iconic baby animals.
What's Included:
Australian Baby Animals Book: Vibrantly illustrated by Frané Lessac, this book showcases the unique charm of Australia's baby animals, from kangaroos to platypuses. With each turn of the page, children will discover the distinctive traits and habitats of these beloved creatures. The book features simple, accessible text that encourages early literacy skills while celebrating Australia’s rich wildlife.
Set of 5 Finger Puppets: The set includes five hand-crafted, soft finger puppets representing Flying Fox, Tasmanian Devil, Kangaroo, Dingo, and Platypus—some of Australia’s most recognisable animals. These puppets bring the book to life, allowing children to engage in imaginative storytelling, recreate scenes from the book, or invent their own animal adventures.
Key Features:
Interactive Learning: The finger puppets provide an interactive way to enhance the reading experience. As children hold and manipulate the puppets, they engage in sensory learning, reinforcing the story and the unique characteristics of each animal.
Promotes Early Literacy & Language Development: This set encourages young children to expand their vocabulary, understand sentence structure, and practise listening and comprehension skills. The book’s simple text and the engaging finger puppets help build confidence in young readers and make learning to read fun.
Enhances Imagination & Creativity: The puppets inspire creative play, as children use them to act out the story or create their own tales. This imaginative play fosters social skills, emotional development, and self-expression.
Perfect for Children Aged 3+: The set is designed for young learners, with easy-to-handle puppets and a colourful, accessible book. It’s an excellent way to spark curiosity and excitement about both reading and nature in early childhood.
Educational Benefits:
Learn About Australian Wildlife: Through the book and finger puppets, children gain a deeper understanding of Australia's distinctive animals, encouraging environmental awareness and respect for nature. The playful puppets bring each animal’s unique characteristics to life, providing a hands-on approach to learning about wildlife.
Supports Fine Motor Skills: The act of manipulating the finger puppets helps develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and dexterity. It also encourages children to practise their storytelling and communication skills in a fun and engaging way.
Promotes Social Skills: Storytelling with the puppets encourages cooperative play, taking turns, and sharing ideas. It’s a wonderful way to build empathy and social interaction, whether in a classroom or at home.
Ideal for Home, School, and Playgroups:
Whether used for individual reading sessions, group activities, or interactive storytelling in the classroom, the Australian Baby Animals Book & Finger Puppets Set is an ideal resource for young learners. It brings the world of Australian wildlife into children’s hands, combining education with playful fun.
Explore the magic of Australian baby animals through the power of storytelling, and inspire a love of reading, nature, and creativity with this beautiful educational set.
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