Cassowary Hand Puppet 25cm

Meet Strutty McFlap our Cassowary Hand Puppet: the fabulous, flamboyant, slightly sassy superstar of the rainforest! With a helmet-like crest perfect for dramatic poses, bright blue feathers that scream “look at me!”, and legs made for strutting (and very careful waddling), this cassowary bursts into storytime ready to flap, wobble, and squawk its way into every adventure. Warning: prolonged exposure may result in sudden imitation of rainforest struts and dramatic “ta-da!” moments.

Strutty McFlap is a member of our eco-friendly puppet crew—made from recycled plastic and 100% mischief-ready! These puppets have been given a second chance at life: once bottles, containers, and other bits of plastic, now they’re wiggling, squawking, and flapping their way into storytime. They’re basically superheroes in disguise—saving the planet one giggle at a time while teaching kids that even trash can have a second act.

Inspired by Australian wildlife and Aboriginal storytelling traditions, this cassowary teaches children about Country, community, and rainforest stories—though it often interrupts to insist on being the star of every tale, photobomb puppet adventures, or challenge other puppets to strut-offs.

EYLF silliness in action:

• Outcome 1 – Identity: Children gain confidence as they channel their inner cassowary—flapping, strutting, and experimenting with dramatic voices and poses.

• Outcome 2 – Connection to the World: The puppet sparks curiosity about Australian animals, rainforest habitats, and First Nations stories while celebrating the uniqueness of the cassowary.

• Outcome 3 – Wellbeing: Flaps, wiggles, and dramatic antics boost joy, laughter, and social connection.

• Outcome 4 – Learning: Imagination and problem-solving flourish as children invent rainforest adventures, navigate pretend obstacles, and interact with other puppets.

• Outcome 5 – Communication: Every squawk, strut, and flamboyant flap strengthens storytelling, expressive language, and turn-taking skills.

Perfect for storytime, dramatic play, or whenever the classroom needs a flamboyant, strutting, rainbow-feathered friend. Warning: may cause giggles, dramatic posing, and sudden proclamations of “I’m fabulous too!”