Kookaburra Hand Puppet 25cm

Meet Laughing Larry our Kookaburra Hand Puppet: the laughing legend of the bush, a feathered comedian with a squawk so contagious it could start a giggle stampede! With wings ready to flap dramatically, a beak perfect for telling ridiculous jokes, and eyes that seem to say, “Did you really just say that?”, this kookaburra dives into storytime ready to bring chaos, comedy, and a whole lot of laughter.

Laughing Larry 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 cheeky bird helps children explore Country, community, and stories of the bush—though it often interrupts to tell its own hilariously exaggerated version of events, photobomb puppet adventures, or insist that every stick in the room is part of its imaginary stage.

EYLF silliness in action:

• Outcome 1 – Identity: Children gain confidence as they channel the kookaburra—squawking, laughing, flapping wings, and performing stand-up comedy.

• Outcome 2 – Connection to the World: The puppet sparks curiosity about Australian animals, the environment, and First Nations stories, all while demonstrating that humor is a powerful way to connect.

• Outcome 3 – Wellbeing: Laughter, dramatic wing flaps, and silly antics boost joy, social connection, and emotional expression.

• Outcome 4 – Learning: Imagination, problem-solving, and storytelling skills flourish as children invent kookaburra adventures, navigate pretend bush landscapes, and decide which objects are “prop comedy sticks.”

• Outcome 5 – Communication: Every squawk, giggle, and outrageous story strengthens expressive language, turn-taking, and collaborative storytelling.

Perfect for storytime, dramatic play, or any moment the classroom needs a feathered, joke-telling, wing-flapping comedian. Warning: may result in uncontrollable laughter, spontaneous bush “performances,” and a sudden urge to imitate kookaburra calls.