No matter the occasion...Christmas, birthdays, or just because...when it comes to buying toys for my kids one of the first things I look for is always quality . With the wear and tear of daily use, we need toys that are made to last. Over the years I have found the highest quality toys to be more simple and unique...the types of toys that encourage open-ended play and creativity. As I search for products like this, one brand I know I can always count on is Melissa and Doug!
Dedicated to providing educational children's products that are of the highest quality, it is no wonder Melissa and Doug has become a name parents know and trust. No matter if it's puzzles, puppets, play food, music or something else...they have something for children of all ages!
As I've mentioned many times before, I am a huge fan of Melissa and Doug! We have always been very pleased with the quality and I truly appreciate this company's commitment to providing innovative, educational and safe toys for kids. I know I can turn to them time and time again, and often find myself in awe of the many great products they offer. Having recently reviewed the Melissa and Doug Easel from ATGStores, I couldn't help but check out more of the great Melissa and Doug products offered there....this adorable Marionette Puppet Set of Three being one. How cute are these?!
These handcrafted characters are carefully made to last for many years of creative play and are recommended for ages 3+.
Features:
Princess Marionette Puppet
- This royal wooden princess marionette is ready for dramatic action.
- Her head rotates from side to side, crown firmly in place, as you operate the handle.
- She can glide or dance, moving her hinged arms and legs up and down.
- You can rotate her head from side to side as you operate the handle!
Prince Marionette Puppet
- Royal adventure begins with this wooden prince marionette.
- Appropriately attired in doublet and hose, his head rotates from side to side as you operate the handle and his hinged arms and legs move up and down!
Horse Marionette Puppet
- This regal steed, dressed in royal regalia is ready to ride!
- With charming yarn mane and tail, this high stepping horse, with its hinged legs moves as you control the handle.
Buy It: You can purchase the Melissa and Doug Marionette Puppet Set of Three for $29.99 at ATGStores.com! While you're there, be sure to check out their great sale for puppets going on right now too.
Win It: One very lucky reader is going to win a Melissa and Doug Marionette Puppet Set of Three (this is a VERY short giveaway ending THIS Sunday 12/5, so be sure to enter right away!)
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3. 1 extra entry- Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway (You can tweet once a day for one extra entry every day)! You can copy and paste:
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I'd like the Melissa & Doug 6145 Bella Butterfly Hopscotch.
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