Melissa & Doug Chef Puppet with Detachable Wooden Rod, Puppets & Puppet Theaters, Animated Gestures, Inspires Creativity, 15&rdquo; H x 5&rdquo; W x 6.5&rdquo; L FRIENDLY CHEF PUPPET: Melissa & Dougs hand puppet Chef Alfredo Al Dente is a friendly puppet wearing a white chef coat and hat with a red bandana. Nicknamed Noodles, this hand puppet is easy to use and durable. LEFT OR RIGHT HAND USE: This puppet with hand rod is easy to manipulate. Children who are left- or right-handed can use one hand to move the puppets mouth and facial expressions, along with other gestures with the detachable wooden rod. STIMULATES CREATIVITY: Puppets inspire countless creative stories and are terrific for developing self-confidence, motor skills, hand-eye coordination, communication skills, parent-child bonding, and so much more. GREAT GIFT FOR AGES 3 AND UP: The Chef Puppet with Detachable Wooden Rod makes an ideal gift for kids ages 3 and up. Add the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Puppet Theater to round out the hands-on, screen-free, puppet play experience. THE GOLD STANDARD IN CHILDHOOD PLAY: For more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News calls the gold standard in early childhood play. 100% HAPPINESS GUARANTEE: We design every toy to the highest-quality standards, and to nurture minds and hearts. If your child is not inspired, give us a call and we'll make it right. Our phone number is on every product!