Kelemen, the goat is a true smartarse. He likes to give lectures to children.
He is made of fake fur and his goatee is made of yarn.
Size: 30 cm (11.8 inches)
Instructions for use
Insert your hand into the puppet by placing one finger in each of the four legs and one finger in the head, as if you were putting on a five-fingered glove. Your middle finger should be placed in the head. This way, you can easily move the puppet's head and all of its legs.
Here are some ideas for playing with a goat puppet:
"The Three Billy Goats Gruff" Story: The goat puppet can be used to tell the classic fairy tale of "The Three Billy Goats Gruff." Children can learn about storytelling and the concept of overcoming obstacles.
Animal Habitat Exploration: The goat puppet can be used to teach children about different animal habitats, as well as the natural behaviors and characteristics of goats.
Singing and Dancing: The goat puppet can be used to dance or sing along with music, helping to improve children's coordination and rhythm.
Counting Game: The goat puppet can be used as a prop in a counting game. Children can be asked to count the number of horns or hooves on the goat puppet.
Creative Play: The goat puppet can be used for creative play, allowing children to use their imagination to create their own stories and adventures.
Puppet Theater: With a goat puppet, you can create your own puppet theater show, either alone or with friends. This can be a fun way to express creativity and imagination.
Animal Caretaker Role-Playing: The goat puppet can be used for role-playing activities such as pretending to be an animal caretaker, teaching children about the responsibilities involved in caring for animals.
These are just a few ideas, but the possibilities are endless when it comes to playing with a goat puppet.
Here is a tale:
‘The Two Goats’ Story For Children
Once upon a time, there was a large river in a village that cut across a deep gorge. The town’s people built a small, narrow bridge across the river to cross it now and then. The bridge being narrow, could only accommodate one person crossing it at a time.
One day a goat was crossing the bridge. At the other end of the bridge, he saw that there was another goat coming from the opposite direction. Since the bridge could only accommodate one person at a time, it was impossible for both the goats to cross it simultaneously.
The goats stood in their place and waited for the other to retreat. But neither of them was willing to back down to let the other pass. The first goat then said, ‘I am the older goat, so you should allow me to pass first.’ The other goat denied and said, ‘I am the stronger one, so I can cross the bridge faster. You will only amble along because you are old.’
The first goat took offence to what the other one said and continued, ‘Although I am older, I am stronger than you.’ The second goat did not want to accept that, and both the goats soon got into a fight to prove to each other their strength.
The goats locked horns and fought fiercely on the narrow bridge. In no time, they lost their balance and fell into the river. The strong currents swept the goats away, causing them to drown and disappear into the deep waters.
After the incident, two other goats faced one another in a similar situation. These goats also got into an argument about who should be the one to cross the bridge first. Just when it looked like things would take a turn for the worse, one of the goats stops the argument. He said, ‘Stop! This bridge is too narrow for us to settle our dispute with a fight. If we continue this, we will both fall into the river and die instead. I have a plan.’
The wise goat went on to explain the plan. He said, ‘I will lie down on the bridge while you walk over me. That way, we can both make it to the other end.’
The other goat understood the logic behind the idea and realised it was the sensible thing to do. He did exactly as the first goat instructed, and both of them made it across safely.