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Slow down and bring a wise, gentle tortoise friend onto your stage or into your playtime with this Standing Tortoise puppet. Covered in richly patterned plush that mimics a real tortoise shell, this hand puppet captures the charm and calmness of these ancient reptiles.
Slip your hand inside and animate it: the movable mouth gives your tortoise the ability to “speak,” while its forelegs can be posed to create lifelike walking, resting, or gesturing movements.
Slow down and bring a wise, gentle tortoise friend onto your stage or into your playtime with this Standing Tortoise puppet. Covered in richly patterned plush that mimics a real tortoise shell, this hand puppet captures the charm and calmness of these ancient reptiles.
Slip your hand inside and animate it: the movable mouth gives your tortoise the ability to “speak,” while its forelegs can be posed to create lifelike walking, resting, or gesturing movements.
Design Inspired by Nature & Wonder
Strongly rooted in Judy Folkmanis' original vision, the brand draws from the natural world—offering a menagerie of creatures both familiar and fantastical. Their puppets blend realism with whimsy, breathing life into animals, mythical characters, and even storybook favorites.
Award Winning
Folkmanis puppets are among the most awarded in the toy industry, recognized by trusted programs such as Parents’ Choice, Creative Child Awards, and the PAL (Play Advances Learning) Award. From lifelike animal designs to imaginative fantasy creatures. And have won multiple “Toy of the Year” and “Puppet of the Year” titles for their exceptional craftsmanship, educational value, and ability to inspire creative play.
Sustainability
Environmental and ethical commitments also set Folkmanis apart—they’ve partnered with Sierra Club for licensed wildlife-themed puppets and are known for using eco-conscious packaging and sustainable practices. They deliberately avoids excessive individual packaging for their puppets and emphasizes recycling practices—helping reduce unnecessary waste.
Quality
Folkmanis have strict quality guidelines to meet stringent EU Toy Safety Standards (EN-71), which historically exceed U.S. regulations. Since as far back as 1994, they've ensured lead content stays under 90 ppm and materials are free from harmful phthalates. They also prepare for ASTM F963 U.S. toy safety testing long before implementation, offering self-certification and product-specific safety documents.