FolkmanisMini Field Mouse Finger Puppet, Brown

I have added this terrific little mouse to my collection of Folkmanis animal puppets, and could not be happier. This little guy is yet another example of the realistic style that Folkmanis invests into many of their puppets, and also demonstrates the fine attention to detail and durability that I've come to expect. I bought the Folkmanis hooded rat when my first grandchild was born five years ago, and "he" has become a highly requested part of our live and and video visits. In fact, there have been times over the years when my grandson wanted nothing to do with me, but would talk to the rat with the bright eyes and quivering nose. With the arrival last week of a new baby, I thought it highly appropriate that "Ratsky" get a little brother as well. We'll see how "Baby Squeakers" goes over when I make the cross-country trip this weekend to visit in person. As this mouse is a finger puppet, his body is naturally not as expressive as the larger puppets, but his realism makes up for that shortcoming. As far as I'm concerned, he's already a winner, and another welcome addition to the family.UPDATE - 18 MONTHS LATER: Still five stars. I wrote the original review a year and a half ago, and since then have taken the mouse (and rat "big brother" puppet across country multiple times. They're holding up very well. The older grandson was very taken with "Baby Squeakers," although as he's turned 7, he's requesting the puppets less frequently. Luckily,grandson #2 is getting old enough to interact with the puppets, and thinks they're a blast.

This little mouse arrived today and joins my previous purchase of a Folkmanis chipmunk finger puppet. I read to multiple PreK classrooms, and the children will be lining up to gently stroke these two shy friends.

I ordered this little mouse so that I could make him a costume and he could come along with me and my husband to an Alice In Wonderland themed costume ball.Though the product photo is precious there is a customer photo which makes him look a bit rough (strange colored fur, cheap sewing, etc... ) so I was crossing my fingers that he looked more like the professional photo than the customer provided shot. It must have worked, because he's perfect!Very well made puppet!Good, strong, accurate stitching, and lovely, soft, short, brown field-mouse colored fur.I will add a photo (along with this review) of him in his costume that I made.If you're looking for an adorable little finger-puppet mouse then you really can't go wrong with this one.

I mentioned in another review--these puppets are well-made, and last a long time! The abuse our other puppets have taken is amazing. I expected this one to be smaller than it was, and less well-made, but it's just as good as the others.At first, I thought the tail was fraying at the end--it looks like a heavy-duty, high-quality cotton string. But on closer examination, the company had sewn the end of the tail well, leaving a little bit to unravel and make the tail end look fluffy. I don't think it will come undone. I'm amazed how well the tail has held up on our old mouse toy.This was a big hit with my son, who loves mice and rats. I think he plans on getting every mouse/rat that Folkmanis owns. (The pack rat--with its own little pack on its back--is his next target.) Hopefully this will hold up just as well as our other puppets, and the color is perfect--it's not likely to show much dirt, although the ears and tail might. This one was harder for me to decide to buy, being smaller than the other puppets, but given the quality versus the price, I'm happy with it. Anything that can hold up to the wear and tear that my kids can dish out, and survive completely intact years later (except a few snipped whiskers) is a great deal in my book!

This wee mouse puppet is going to find his way into my grandson’s Christmas stocking, assuming Santa does what he needs to do. My grandson is crazy about mice; and this little creature will surely make his eyes twinkle and his mouth smile with delight. (I can hardly wait to see his reaction❣️

I collected hand puppets through my childhood and put on shows from elementary schooldays onward. Then studied more advanced forms of the art in college, and performed on a variety of stages after graduating, incl professionally in a marionette Puppet theater. Later, put on shows at a Pre-school to earn my child's tuition. Altho I'd crafted simple, rigid finger puppets as a child, several years ago was delighted to discover a colorful new range of soft finger puppet characters in a toy store, which i gave to small children in our family (along with a soft, lightweight portable puppet stage) and it was great to see these kids put down their electronics to play with them. THIS little field mouse has an endearing, semi-realistic appearance. Although operated by one finger - so the paws cannot be articulated separately - mouse moves expressively in ways more like a hand puppet. That is, you can change his position from hiding -- conveying shyness or fear, to gradually looking about and then stretching out and upward. These simple maneuvers, combined w the well crafted artistry of its features, can be convincing enough for a parent to charm a child with its potential, and a little one can easily take it from there. NOTE: The eyes are not embroidered on but dark beads seem firmly anchored from within the head before final stitching. They do not appear a likely risk of coming loose and becoming a danger. However, better supervise toddlers with this puppet to prevent them chewing on it, and especially keep away from a dog who tends to chew things.

There's a story - The Highway Rat that my babies love so I ordered this rate puppet and that all love it !!! It's adorable , and really adorable with a mask and cape !!!! ❤️😊

I loved this product and I can say that it is awesome for kids

The media could not be loaded. Parece de verdad, y lo uso para entretener a niños.

Niedliche Maus und schnelle Lieferung! Alles perfekt

The media could not be loaded. Je recommande vivement, peluche, toute mignonne et de qualité, envoyer dans un paquet cadeau avec un petit messageCela fait toujours plaisir. Encore merci

Ho altri pupazzi folkmanis, qualità costruttiva eccellente, nonostante il costo rapportato alle dimensioni possa mettere dei dubbi io ne prenderei subito un altro dopo averlo provato!

Folkmanis puppets are brilliant. Very lifelike and wonderful. This, and other Folkmanis puppets, were purchased as gifts for my grandchildren's puppet theatre. They have had hours of enjoyment with these puppets. The quality and workmanship is second to none. This particular puppter, the field mouse finger puppet, almost looks as if he is going to sit in your palm and talk to you - he looks so real. Adorable