Koala Hand Puppet 25cm

Meet Sir Snoozes-a-Lot our Koala Hand Puppet: the ultimate nap champion, leaf-hoarding expert, and master of dramatic yawns! This cuddly goofball spends most of the day hanging upside-down, judging your storytelling skills, and occasionally whispering sage (and sometimes cheeky) advice like, “Yes… you may have the last snack… this time.”

Inspired by Australian First Nations storytelling, this koala encourages children to connect with Country, animals, and the wisdom of the land—though it often takes detours to pretend eucalyptus leaves are hats, scribble imaginary “koala emails,” or teach everyone the fine art of slow-motion climbing.

EYLF fun alert:

• Outcome 1 – Identity: Children strut their koala impersonation skills—yawning, hugging, and flopping dramatically for maximum effect.

• Outcome 2 – Connection to the World: Kids learn about Aussie animals, the magic of trees, and First Nations stories about nature… sometimes interrupted by the koala loudly demanding “snack time!”

• Outcome 3 – Wellbeing: Floppy hugs, slow-motion climbs, and giggles improve emotional regulation and classroom joy.

• Outcome 4 – Learning: Problem-solving and imagination skyrocket as kids decide where the koala climbs, who it befriends, and which leaves it accidentally knocks over.

• Outcome 5 – Communication: Every squeak, sigh, and slow blink boosts storytelling, expressive language, and turn-taking skills.

This koala is perfect for group time, dramatic play, or teaching the fine art of doing nothing very dramatically. Warning: prolonged play may result in excessive giggles, spontaneous naps, and a sudden obsession with eucalyptus leaves.