Provides instructions for making and using instant puppets, rainy day puppets, professional puppets, special puppets, and novelty puppets.

In this book, readers learn how to create their very own puppets out of materials that are easily accessible, such as socks, spoons, and cups. Brilliant color photographs detail each step in the process, as readers learn how to turn basic materials into lion, bear, and fish puppets, and even a mermaid marionette. Straightforward text and step-by-step instructions help readers gain an understanding of the craft and how it's made.

Crafty kids will enjoy making all kinds of playful puppets.

Explains how to make a variety of puppets, including finger, sock, hand, spoon, jumping, shadow, and string (marionette).

Describes how to make and operate many types of puppets--from sock and shadow puppets to marionettes--and how to create puppet theaters.

Directions for using material found around the house to create a variety of puppets with space themes.

Provides instructions for making a variety of puppets, including where to find materials and how to get started.

Three pig brothers decide to put on a puppet show for all their friends. Includes step-by-step instructions for making puppets, writing an original script, putting up a stage, creating scenery, and making programs, tickets, and refreshments.