Gordeldier Handpop

The pine-needle underbelly is such a clever texture detail, and the head and arms move smoothly enough that my kids immediately started improvising a whole armadillo adventure. It’s held up to daily tugging for two weeks now, which is more than I can say for most puppets we’ve owned.

Opened the box and was immediately impressed by the soft-boa fabric – it's incredibly cozy. The moving head and arms make storytelling come alive for my three-year-old. We've already acted out a few adventures, and the pine-needle underbelly adds a nice tactile touch.

My toddler loves making this armadillo curl up to show its pine-needle underbelly, and the moving head makes storytime way more interactive than I expected. The 17-inch size is perfect for his little hands to control.