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Bring a touch of magical fluttering life to your fingers with the Folkmanis® Mini Monarch Butterfly finger puppet. Crafted with sheer, delicate wings printed in the iconic orange-and-black monarch pattern, this puppet mimics the graceful, floating movement of a real butterfly — its wings flutter up and down in response to your hand motion.
The body is made from stretchy nylon fabric that fits a wide range of finger sizes, making it accessible for both kids and adults. The puppet’s antennae add to its lifelike charm, and its light, airy form makes it perfect for quiet storytelling, educational play, nature-themed puppet shows, or even as a decorative piece.
Bring a touch of magical fluttering life to your fingers with the Folkmanis® Mini Monarch Butterfly finger puppet. Crafted with sheer, delicate wings printed in the iconic orange-and-black monarch pattern, this puppet mimics the graceful, floating movement of a real butterfly — its wings flutter up and down in response to your hand motion.
The body is made from stretchy nylon fabric that fits a wide range of finger sizes, making it accessible for both kids and adults. The puppet’s antennae add to its lifelike charm, and its light, airy form makes it perfect for quiet storytelling, educational play, nature-themed puppet shows, or even as a decorative piece.
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.