Folkmanis
Folkmanis Puppets at Heid Music bring imagination to life, supporting general music education and early childhood development. Their high-quality, engaging puppets encourage creativity, storytelling, and interactive play, helping children explore rhythm, melody, and performance skills while fostering a love for music.
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Folkmanis Tuxedo Kitten Puppet
$22.49The Folkmanis Tuxedo Kitten Puppet is dressed to impress with its soft black-and-white fur and charming expression. This playful feline is ready for both cuddles and imaginative adventures, featuring...- SKU:
- B3179
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Folkmanis Funny Bird Puppet
$35.99The Folkmanis Funny Bird Puppet bursts with personality, featuring long plush feathers, floppy wings and legs, and a movable mouth for endless expression. This delightfully quirky bird is a favorite...- SKU:
- B3172
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Folkmanis Standing Tortoise Puppet
$36.89The Folkmanis Standing Tortoise Puppet is a charming and playful character, featuring a movable mouth and forelegs that bring its expressive face and stylish printed tortoise shell to life. Perfect...- SKU:
- B3156
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Folkmanis Little Fox Puppet
$18.89Folkmanis® Little Puppets are specially sized for children and feature the same exquisite detail as all Folkmanis® products. The LITTLE FOX puppet, with movable mouth and forelegs, makes a...- SKU:
- B3085
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Folkmanis Raccoon Puppet
$55.79A curious critter with a ringed tail and bandit-mask, the Folkmanis® Raccoon puppet sits up and begs for interaction. Animate his mouth and forelegs to bring this friendly forager to life, and...- SKU:
- B3075
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Folkmanis Funny Frog Puppet
$22.49The Folkmanis Funny Frog Puppet leaps into fun with big personality and bright charm. With expressive eyes, a wide smile, and vibrant chartreuse textured fabric, this playful amphibian is ready for...- SKU:
- B3033
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Folkmanis Grunting Pig Puppet
$34.19The Folkmanis Pig Puppet brings farmyard fun to life with a playful personality and interactive design. This cuddly pink and gray pig features a movable snout, mouth, and front trotters—plus a...- SKU:
- B2991
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Folkmanis Little Turtle Puppet
$14.39The Folkmanis Little Turtle Puppet is a slow and steady friend full of charm and personality. With a movable mouth and front legs, this gentle companion is perfect for storytelling, role play, or...- SKU:
- B2968
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Folkmanis Little Pig Puppet
$13.49The Folkmanis Little Pig Puppet is sweet, soft, and ready for barnyard adventures. Animate the mouth and front legs to make this little pig oink, sing, and tell stories, inspiring imaginative play...- SKU:
- B2967
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Folkmanis LIttle Lion Puppet
$13.49The Folkmanis Little Lion Puppet brings endless cuddly fun to every adventure. With its soft golden fur, expressive eyes, and gentle mane, this sweet cub inspires imagination, storytelling, and...- SKU:
- B2930
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Folkmanis Basset Hound Puppet
$41.39With soulful eyes and a droopy face, the Folkmanis Basset Hound Puppet is ready to melt your heart. This lovable pup’s soft plush fur and floppy ears make him perfect for hugs, snuggles, and...- SKU:
- B2919
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Folkmanis Orange Tabby Kitten Puppet
$22.49Soft striped fur and wiggly whiskers bring this playful Orange Tabby Kitten Puppet to life. Animate her legs and head to make her pounce, stretch, and preen—just be careful, she loves to hold...- SKU:
- B2845
$22.49
Inspire Creativity, Curiosity & Classroom Connections with Folkmanis® Puppets
At Heid Music, we’re passionate about making music education accessible, engaging, and joyful for every learner. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Folkmanis® Puppets, the world’s most innovative and imaginative puppet makers since 1976. Known for their beautifully crafted, realistic designs, Folkmanis puppets open the door to meaningful play—helping children explore the world through creativity, music, movement, and storytelling.
A Hands-On Way to Bring Music Education to Life
Folkmanis® Puppets aren’t just adorable companions—they’re powerful teaching tools. In general music classrooms, early childhood programs, and community arts settings, puppets help:
- Encourage expressive play during singing, movement, and rhythm activities
- Spark storytelling and improvisation, building confidence and communication
- Support fine and gross motor development through interactive manipulation
- Strengthen early literacy and language skills by bringing songs and characters to life
- Create an inclusive, engaging environment where every student feels welcome to participate
With over 200 lifelike animal puppets, from friendly forest creatures to exotic wildlife, Folkmanis offers endless possibilities for teachers to enhance lessons, introduce musical concepts, or guide classroom transitions in a fun, imaginative way.
A Brand Built on Imagination and Discovery
Founded on a belief that “old‑fashioned, open‑ended play” is essential for healthy development, Folkmanis has earned nearly every major industry and child‑development award. Their puppets inspire creativity, promote hands‑on exploration, and become beloved companions that children remember for years. Each design reflects Judy and Atis Folkmanis’ original vision: to celebrate the natural world and nurture imaginative learning experiences.
Heid Music’s Commitment to Music Education
As a family-owned company with deep roots in Midwest music communities, Heid Music is dedicated to supporting music educators, school programs, and young learners. Through resource partnerships, educator services, and community outreach, we’re proud to help ensure students of all backgrounds have access to high-quality tools that make learning joyful.
Folkmanis® Puppets align perfectly with this mission—offering teachers, parents, and students a fun and effective way to blend creativity with music-making. Whether you're building a classroom puppet collection, enhancing early childhood curriculum, or looking for the perfect educational gift, you’ll find inspiring options right here at Heid Music.