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Puppet Projects from Old Socks to Paper to Clay

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Upcycle items from your craft bin or trash can, add your creative storytelling, and put on a puppet play! #IndyPLKids Updated: July 2024

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Ashley Bryan's Puppets

Ashley Bryan's Puppets

Making Something From Everything

by Bryan, Ashley

Book - 2014

Ashley Bryan has illustrated numerous beloved children's books. In this one, he pairs poems with puppet illustrations - puppets he has made from found objects. He is wonderful creative inspiration for turning the everyday into something special. Ashley Bryan has illustrated numerous beloved children's books. In this one, he pairs poems with puppet illustrations - puppets he has made from found objects. He is wonderful creative inspiration for turning the everyday into something special. Show less

Ashley Bryan has illustrated numerous beloved children's books. In this one, he pairs poems with puppet illustrations - puppets he has made from found objects. He is wonderful creative inspiration for turning the everyday into something special. Ashley Bryan has illustrated numerous beloved children's books. In this one, he pairs poems with puppet illustrations - puppets he has made from found objects. He is wonderful creative inspiration for turning the everyday into something special. Show less

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by DiCamillo, Kate

Book - 2023

Shut up in a trunk by an old sea captain with a secret, five friends--a king, a wolf, a girl, a boy, and an owl--bicker, boast, and comfort one another in...Show more Shut up in a trunk by an old sea captain with a secret, five friends--a king, a wolf, a girl, a boy, and an owl--bicker, boast, and comfort one another in the dark. Individually, they dream of song and light, freedom and flight, purpose and glory, but they all agree they are part of a larger story, bound each to each by chance, bonded by the heart's mysteries. When at last their shared fate arrives, landing them on a mantel in a blue room in the home of two little girls, the truth is more astonishing than any of them could have imagined. Show less

Shut up in a trunk by an old sea captain with a secret, five friends--a king, a wolf, a girl, a boy, and an owl--bicker, boast, and comfort one another in...Show more Shut up in a trunk by an old sea captain with a secret, five friends--a king, a wolf, a girl, a boy, and an owl--bicker, boast, and comfort one another in the dark. Individually, they dream of song and light, freedom and flight, purpose and glory, but they all agree they are part of a larger story, bound each to each by chance, bonded by the heart's mysteries. When at last their shared fate arrives, landing them on a mantel in a blue room in the home of two little girls, the truth is more astonishing than any of them could have imagined. Show less

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Lotte's Magical Paper Puppets

Lotte's Magical Paper Puppets

The Woman Behind the First Animated Feature Film

by Hartman, Brooke

Book - 2020

Before Walt Disney made history with Snow White, and the world fell in love with animated feature films, Lotte Reiniger created what is considered one of ...Show more Before Walt Disney made history with Snow White, and the world fell in love with animated feature films, Lotte Reiniger created what is considered one of the first feature-length animated movies called The Adventures of Prince Achmed. She used paper puppets to tell her animated story. The illustrations in this book are papercuts, like the paper puppets in Lotte's film. Get even more inspiration from Lotte, a creative trailblazer! Show less

Before Walt Disney made history with Snow White, and the world fell in love with animated feature films, Lotte Reiniger created what is considered one of ...Show more Before Walt Disney made history with Snow White, and the world fell in love with animated feature films, Lotte Reiniger created what is considered one of the first feature-length animated movies called The Adventures of Prince Achmed. She used paper puppets to tell her animated story. The illustrations in this book are papercuts, like the paper puppets in Lotte's film. Get even more inspiration from Lotte, a creative trailblazer! Show less

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Puppets Unlimited With Everyday Materials

Puppets Unlimited With Everyday Materials

Book - 2019

A great one to pair with the Ashley Bryan book above - this one shows you how just about anything can be turned into a puppet. A great one to pair with the Ashley Bryan book above - this one shows you how just about anything can be turned into a puppet. Show less

A great one to pair with the Ashley Bryan book above - this one shows you how just about anything can be turned into a puppet. A great one to pair with the Ashley Bryan book above - this one shows you how just about anything can be turned into a puppet. Show less

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Nick and Nack Put on A Puppet Show

Nick and Nack Put on A Puppet Show

by Budzi, Brandon

Book - 2020

Nick and his robot friend Nack decide to put on a puppet show. Nick and his robot friend Nack decide to put on a puppet show. Show less

Nick and his robot friend Nack decide to put on a puppet show. Nick and his robot friend Nack decide to put on a puppet show. Show less

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Puppet Play

Puppet Play

20 Puppet Projects Made With Recycled Mittens, Towels, Socks, and More!

by Schoenbrun, Diana

eBook - 2011

Presents step-by-step instructions on crafting twenty puppets, including monsters, animals, and people. Presents step-by-step instructions on crafting twenty puppets, including monsters, animals, and people. Show less

Presents step-by-step instructions on crafting twenty puppets, including monsters, animals, and people. Presents step-by-step instructions on crafting twenty puppets, including monsters, animals, and people. Show less

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Paper Puppet Palooza

Paper Puppet Palooza

Techniques for Making Moveable Art Figures and Paper Dolls

by Toraya, Norma V.

eBook - 2009

This book shows you how to make several different kinds of puppets that move. Simple materials, like paper, are turned into something amazing! This book shows you how to make several different kinds of puppets that move. Simple materials, like paper, are turned into something amazing! Show less

This book shows you how to make several different kinds of puppets that move. Simple materials, like paper, are turned into something amazing! This book shows you how to make several different kinds of puppets that move. Simple materials, like paper, are turned into something amazing! Show less

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The Strange Case of Origami Yoda

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda

by Angleberger, Tom

eBook - 2010

Sixth-grader Tommy and his friends describe their interactions with a paper finger puppet of Yoda, worn by their weird classmate Dwight, as they try to fi...Show more Sixth-grader Tommy and his friends describe their interactions with a paper finger puppet of Yoda, worn by their weird classmate Dwight, as they try to figure out whether or not the puppet can really predict the future. Includes instructions for making Origami Yoda. Show less

Sixth-grader Tommy and his friends describe their interactions with a paper finger puppet of Yoda, worn by their weird classmate Dwight, as they try to fi...Show more Sixth-grader Tommy and his friends describe their interactions with a paper finger puppet of Yoda, worn by their weird classmate Dwight, as they try to figure out whether or not the puppet can really predict the future. Includes instructions for making Origami Yoda. Show less

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Darth Paper Strikes Back

Darth Paper Strikes Back

An Origami Yoda Book

by Angleberger, Tom

eBook - 2011

Harvey, upset when his Darth Paper finger puppet brings humiliation, gets Dwight suspended, but Origami Yoda asks Tommy and Kellan, now in seventh grade, to make a new casefile to persuade the School Board to reinstate Dwight. Harvey, upset when his Darth Paper finger puppet brings humiliation, gets Dwight suspended, but Origami Yoda asks Tommy and Kellan, now in seventh grade, to make a new casefile to persuade the School Board to reinstate Dwight. Show less

Harvey, upset when his Darth Paper finger puppet brings humiliation, gets Dwight suspended, but Origami Yoda asks Tommy and Kellan, now in seventh grade, to make a new casefile to persuade the School Board to reinstate Dwight. Harvey, upset when his Darth Paper finger puppet brings humiliation, gets Dwight suspended, but Origami Yoda asks Tommy and Kellan, now in seventh grade, to make a new casefile to persuade the School Board to reinstate Dwight. Show less

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The Surprise Attack of Jabba the Puppett

The Surprise Attack of Jabba the Puppett

by Angleberger, Tom

eBook - 2013

Kellen, Sara, and the gang face a new menace: the FunTime Educational Program, which is supposed to raise students' standardized test scores; instead, it's driving everyone crazy, and the students turn to Origami Yoda for help. Kellen, Sara, and the gang face a new menace: the FunTime Educational Program, which is supposed to raise students' standardized test scores; instead, it's driving everyone crazy, and the students turn to Origami Yoda for help. Show less

Kellen, Sara, and the gang face a new menace: the FunTime Educational Program, which is supposed to raise students' standardized test scores; instead, it's driving everyone crazy, and the students turn to Origami Yoda for help. Kellen, Sara, and the gang face a new menace: the FunTime Educational Program, which is supposed to raise students' standardized test scores; instead, it's driving everyone crazy, and the students turn to Origami Yoda for help. Show less

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One-person Puppet Plays

One-person Puppet Plays

by Wright, Denise Anton

eBook - 1990

Here is a good one to help you get started on planning the words your puppets will say during the show. Even if you want to make them all up yourself, this one will help you figure out how long a show should last and how to pace the conversation. Here is a good one to help you get started on planning the words your puppets will say during the show. Even if you want to make them all up yourself, this one will help you figure out how long a show should last and how to pace the conversation. Show less

Here is a good one to help you get started on planning the words your puppets will say during the show. Even if you want to make them all up yourself, this one will help you figure out how long a show should last and how to pace the conversation. Here is a good one to help you get started on planning the words your puppets will say during the show. Even if you want to make them all up yourself, this one will help you figure out how long a show should last and how to pace the conversation. Show less

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How To Create And Animate A Clay Puppet With Stop Motion Pro

How To Create And Animate A Clay Puppet With Stop Motion Pro

Streaming Video - 2015

This is a streaming video class to help you learn how to make a stop motion movie using figures made out of clay. This is a streaming video class to help you learn how to make a stop motion movie using figures made out of clay. Show less

This is a streaming video class to help you learn how to make a stop motion movie using figures made out of clay. This is a streaming video class to help you learn how to make a stop motion movie using figures made out of clay. Show less

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Night of the Puppet People

Night of the Puppet People

by Stine, R. L.

eBook - 2015

Trying to defeat their rivals in the school talent show, twins Ben and Jenny have to use marionettes, something they both fear, but their fear might be justified. Trying to defeat their rivals in the school talent show, twins Ben and Jenny have to use marionettes, something they both fear, but their fear might be justified. Show less

Trying to defeat their rivals in the school talent show, twins Ben and Jenny have to use marionettes, something they both fear, but their fear might be justified. Trying to defeat their rivals in the school talent show, twins Ben and Jenny have to use marionettes, something they both fear, but their fear might be justified. Show less

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The Clue of the Dancing Puppet

The Clue of the Dancing Puppet

by Keene, Carolyn

eBook - 1962

The young detective and her friends investigate the mysterious movements of life-size puppets on the Van Pelt estate. She looks in the attic. There is a s...Show more The young detective and her friends investigate the mysterious movements of life-size puppets on the Van Pelt estate. She looks in the attic. There is a strange pone call. When Nancy actually sees one of the mysterious puppets moving does she hide? Nope. She chases it to figure it what is going on. She's Nancy Drew! Show less

The young detective and her friends investigate the mysterious movements of life-size puppets on the Van Pelt estate. She looks in the attic. There is a s...Show more The young detective and her friends investigate the mysterious movements of life-size puppets on the Van Pelt estate. She looks in the attic. There is a strange pone call. When Nancy actually sees one of the mysterious puppets moving does she hide? Nope. She chases it to figure it what is going on. She's Nancy Drew! Show less

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Puppet Planet

Puppet Planet

by Kennedy, John E.

Book - 2006

Step-by-step instructions explain how to create twelve puppets and perform with them, with professional staging techniques and tips for making puppets come alive for audiences. Step-by-step instructions explain how to create twelve puppets and perform with them, with professional staging techniques and tips for making puppets come alive for audiences. Show less

Step-by-step instructions explain how to create twelve puppets and perform with them, with professional staging techniques and tips for making puppets come alive for audiences. Step-by-step instructions explain how to create twelve puppets and perform with them, with professional staging techniques and tips for making puppets come alive for audiences. Show less

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Sock Puppet Madness

Sock Puppet Madness

35 Colorful Characters to Make in Minutes

by Allen, Marty

Book - 2013

Many ideas for how to make puppets out of the simplest of materials - your old socks! Many ideas for how to make puppets out of the simplest of materials - your old socks! Show less

Many ideas for how to make puppets out of the simplest of materials - your old socks! Many ideas for how to make puppets out of the simplest of materials - your old socks! Show less

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10-minute Puppets

10-minute Puppets

by MacNeal, Noel

Book - 2010

Presents step-by-step instructions for creating thirty puppets, including finger puppets, sock puppets, and shadow puppets, and includes guides on how to build a puppet theater and put on a show. Presents step-by-step instructions for creating thirty puppets, including finger puppets, sock puppets, and shadow puppets, and includes guides on how to build a puppet theater and put on a show. Show less

Presents step-by-step instructions for creating thirty puppets, including finger puppets, sock puppets, and shadow puppets, and includes guides on how to build a puppet theater and put on a show. Presents step-by-step instructions for creating thirty puppets, including finger puppets, sock puppets, and shadow puppets, and includes guides on how to build a puppet theater and put on a show. Show less

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Knitted Finger Puppets

34 Easy-to-make Toys

by Leach, Meg

Unknown - 2008

Instructions for three puppet sets for putting on a show: Christmas at the North Pole, Under the Big Top, and the Enchanted Forest. For beginning knitters. Instructions for three puppet sets for putting on a show: Christmas at the North Pole, Under the Big Top, and the Enchanted Forest. For beginning knitters. Show less

Instructions for three puppet sets for putting on a show: Christmas at the North Pole, Under the Big Top, and the Enchanted Forest. For beginning knitters. Instructions for three puppet sets for putting on a show: Christmas at the North Pole, Under the Big Top, and the Enchanted Forest. For beginning knitters. Show less

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Crocheted Finger Puppets

Crocheted Finger Puppets

by Alton, Gina

Book - 2009

These 30 crocheted finger puppet characters will encourage creative play. Patterns include outer space, wild animals and ocean creatures. For beginning crocheters. These 30 crocheted finger puppet characters will encourage creative play. Patterns include outer space, wild animals and ocean creatures. For beginning crocheters. Show less

These 30 crocheted finger puppet characters will encourage creative play. Patterns include outer space, wild animals and ocean creatures. For beginning crocheters. These 30 crocheted finger puppet characters will encourage creative play. Patterns include outer space, wild animals and ocean creatures. For beginning crocheters. Show less

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Fantastic Finger Puppets to Make Yourself

Fantastic Finger Puppets to Make Yourself

25 Fun Ideas for your Fingers, Thumbs and Even Feet!

by Smith, Thomasina

Book - 2014

Make perfect puppets from old socks, rubber gloves, cardboard, kitchen foil and ping pong balls. All the projects are simple and fun to do and can be made using everyday items found around the home. Make perfect puppets from old socks, rubber gloves, cardboard, kitchen foil and ping pong balls. All the projects are simple and fun to do and can be made using everyday items found around the home. Show less

Make perfect puppets from old socks, rubber gloves, cardboard, kitchen foil and ping pong balls. All the projects are simple and fun to do and can be made using everyday items found around the home. Make perfect puppets from old socks, rubber gloves, cardboard, kitchen foil and ping pong balls. All the projects are simple and fun to do and can be made using everyday items found around the home. Show less

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Origami Finger Puppets

Origami Finger Puppets

Fun Origami for Pinkies, Pointers, and Thumbs

by Fuchimoto, Muneji

Book - 2016

You can create your own origami theater by making a full range of finger puppet characters! 25 step-by-step designs will help you create the characters from your favorite stories or your own imagination! You can create your own origami theater by making a full range of finger puppet characters! 25 step-by-step designs will help you create the characters from your favorite stories or your own imagination! Show less

You can create your own origami theater by making a full range of finger puppet characters! 25 step-by-step designs will help you create the characters from your favorite stories or your own imagination! You can create your own origami theater by making a full range of finger puppet characters! 25 step-by-step designs will help you create the characters from your favorite stories or your own imagination! Show less

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